Nicknamed the "Ocean Gateway", La Rochelle, located on the seafront, with its magnificent historic old town, is one of the most interesting places to visit in the Charentes-Maritimes. Exhilarating and dynamic, the city is full of historical treasures, heritage treasures and gastronomic delights. For your vacations or weekends, La Rochelle also abounds in natural spots, offering a vast playground for outdoor activities. Every year, it attracts travelers in search of breathtaking landscapes as well as those in search of relaxation. The beaches, the Porte de la Grosse Horloge, the fortified Old Port, the Museum of Natural History, the New World Museum, the aquarium... everything is there to make your stay enjoyable! Whether it is for a stopover or for a vacation, the city of La Rochelle offers many accommodations. To stay in La Rochelle, there is nothing better than the central districts of Saint-Sauveur, Saint-Nicolas and the City Hall! If you like the lively and festive neighborhoods, the Minimes district and if you prefer to move away a little while staying in a rich neighborhood, we recommend the Fétilly district.
Finally, this charming city is also known for its numerous festivals like the famous Francofolies and the Classical Festival dedicated to classical music. So, music lovers, what are you waiting for to discover this dynamic, lively and cultured city?
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Enjoy the typical and charming landscape of the French coast by staying right next to the port of La Rochelle at Hotel La Marine.
The hotel La Marine, Vieux Port, located 6 minutes walk from the beach, will place you in the center of La Rochelle, and more precisely in the district of the Old Port, offering a view on the famous medieval towers and the beautiful boats of the port!
Small quiet bubbles, to put yourself in the green... Cozy beds in a quiet place with all the starry comfort of La Marine, that's what you'll find when you sleep in this hotel! The soberly decorated rooms are all equipped with air-conditioning, 5-star bedding that comes with fabulous queen size beds, a private bathroom as well as a courtesy tray offered by the staff upon your arrival.
Some of the rooms offer a view of the harbor and others, a view of the flowered inner courtyard, depending on your preferences: prefer the greenery and calm of the interior or the marvelous animation of the harbor, the halyards of the sailboats, the seagulls... and all the enthusiastic and dynamic life of the hyper center of La Rochelle just below your windows! Not to mention the sunset that reflects on the water at the end of the day, a landscape to die for. In the morning, delicious homemade breakfasts will be served in your room.
A team will take care of you during your stay: advice for visits or restaurants, ticketing services, luggage storage and laundry. At the foot of La Marine, you can embark for Fort Boyard, for the islands of Ré, Aix and Oléron, laze on the terraces in the sun, sail in the Pertuis, discover species of fish that you have never seen before and eat ice cream with extraordinary flavors. The area around the hotel La Marine, Vieux Port has many restaurants and bars, as well as the aquarium and the theater La Coursive, a magnificent building not to be missed if you are in the city!
Take a bike, walk, breathe in the heart of La Rochelle! Enjoy the terraces, the stores, the museums, go to the islands or stroll in the parks! The perfect place for a family vacation!
Enjoy a privileged location facing the sea of La Rochelle and only 2 km from the famous towers of the city!
The hotel Le Rochelois welcomes you in a privileged environment facing the ocean with a breathtaking view on the Ile d'Aix, Ile d'Oléron and Fort Boyard. When you leave the hotel, you are directly connected to a pedestrian or jogging walk that goes along the coast and reaches the city center. This large, modern and elegant building, in addition to placing you in a more than interesting location, will offer you a large choice of rooms in which to stay.
The nicely sized and soberly decorated rooms, equipped with flat screen TVs, will offer you a private bathroom with a walk-in shower or bathtub and a superb view of the sea. Indulge yourself from the moment you wake up with the chic flavors of the French breakfast composed of local pastries, cheeses, seasonal fruits, eggs, jams, ham, honey and tea available every day
The hotel Le Rochelois includes, for your comfort and relaxation, a fitness center with a unique gym in La Rochelle in which various activities will be offered: weight training, group classes and fitness, aquagym, aquabike and aquastep... You will also have access to our cardio area including mats, bikes, steppers and will be able to follow our group classes. The Hotel Le Rochelois has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool from which it is pleasant to enjoy the landscape of the coast and a tennis court for those who love sports activities.
In addition to being close to the train station, from which you can reach other towns and places of interest in the region, the hotel is also close to the lively center of La Rochelle and the beach.
A lovely place to stay for a few days in La Rochelle to enjoy the view and the fresh air of the French coast.
Spend your stay nestled in the heart of La Rochelle in a hotel set in an 18th century building, and take a journey through French history and culture.
La Maison des Ambassadeurs, a luxury hotel and La Rochelle's first five-star hotel, pays tribute to French ambassador Albert Bodard, the 'son of La Rochelle', with its distinctive style, elegant decor, bar and refined cuisine.
Featuring upscale decor, each room and suite at the Maison des Ambassadeurs has a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. The color palette is reminiscent of marine tones, while the large windows reveal the city's terracotta roofs or the vegetation of the courtyards and gardens. The rooms are decorated and furnished with the modern traveler in mind, with all the comforts of a luxury hotel.
In the evening, you can enjoy a drink at the piano bar or on the terrace of the establishment. The Bar of the Maison des Ambassadeurs recreates the atmosphere of the salons where Albert Bodard liked to entertain around the large period fireplace. A selection of wines and local products honor the heritage of La Rochelle. Cocktails and seasonal recipes inspired by travels around the world make the bar a place where all ages can meet. You can also relax in the outdoor areas bathed in the light of the Atlantic, where you can sit comfortably amidst the lush plants. The Spa has a hammam, sauna and a massage cabin. The decoration of the spa is inspired by the natural setting of the Charente Coast: light-colored woods and regional materials, a real journey into the culture and history of Charente! The relaxation areas offer a unique and private view of the outdoor pool!
The Maison des Ambassadeurs is just a few steps away from the old covered market, where people from La Rochelle stroll between the stalls selling vegetables, seasonal fruits and the famous regional products. Ride one of the electric bikes and head to the new port to admire the sunset over Fort Boyard. Picnics, sailboat cruises, oyster farms, gourmet dining... our staff is on hand to advise you and make your experience unique, because with us, you are at home, and Ambassador Bodard wouldn't have it any other way! Take a trip to the city and discover the aquarium and the beach of La Rochelle, 0.9 km from the hotel, but also discover the old port and the Ile de Rez, a charming island 15 minutes away.
A charming atmosphere and quality service make this hotel one of the best places to stay in La Rochelle.
How about staying in a small hotel with typical French refinement and class while enjoying the best location for exploring the port?
This property is only a 3-minute walk from the beach and is ideally located in the historic district of La Rochelle. This elegant 17th century building, whose architecture is a testament to French culture, houses L'Hôtel De La Monnaie, which invites you to discover its unique atmosphere blending works of art, design spirit and baroque.
Enter our zen and pop cocoons, real black and turquoise cases where artworks are displayed in a design and baroque spirit. You will find in the air-conditioned rooms of the hotel, all the modern equipment and home automation to feel like at home. All rooms have a view of the inner courtyard or the old town surrounded by fortifications and have a private bathroom.
You can enjoy a drink at the bar and breakfast in the quaint lounge, in the sunny courtyard or in the privacy of your room. The bar features the great Cognac house Normandin, the light wines of the Charente-Maritime. Some great Champagne houses and salty gourmet boards accompany the return from the beach by cultivating all the desires and by awakening more than one sense.
The lounge, the patio and the lovely and refreshing garden of the lodges await you for a convivial moment with family or friends. At Hotel La Monnaie, allowing guests to relax is one of the watchwords and there are more than enough rest areas. Settle into a soft armchair and let yourself be carried away by the bar's baroque design atmosphere. The fireplace will warm the atmosphere for an even more convivial moment during the cold Winter nights. As for the relaxation areas, from the sauna to the hydro-massage tables and the fitness area, plunge into a world of calm and serenity, with pop elements and designer furniture. Treat yourself to a real journey of relaxation and vitality.
The central location of the Hotel De La Monnaie will allow you to stroll through the pedestrian streets and discover the many local restaurants, as well as the nearby market that sells regional products. At the foot of the Tour des 4 Sergents and a three-minute walk from the towers of La Rochelle, you'll also encounter museums, pedestrian streets and the Concurrence beach as you stroll around the hotel.
What are you waiting for to push open the doors of an exceptional place and enter a former monetary workshop overlooking the emblematic Old Port of La Rochelle?