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Novotel La Rochelle Centre

La Rochelle · France

Avenue de la Porte Neuve, 4View location

8.6/10Excellent817 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.4/108.4
Location9.0/109.0
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Value6.8/106.8
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Novotel La Rochelle Centre

Novotel La Rochelle Centre offers a natural setting 10 minutes from the Old Port. Perfect for hosting your business events with 8 meeting rooms, a co-working space and free private parking.

The hotel is also a relaxing location with a terrace by the pool, heated in season, and an ocean-themed gastronomic restaurant with delicious regional cuisine.

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A stay at Novotel La Rochelle Centre places you in the heart of La Rochelle, steps from Charruyer Park and 7 minutes by foot from Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Esperance.

This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Cathédrale Saint-Louis de La Rochelle and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Musée des Beaux-Arts. Make yourself at home in one of the 94 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions.

Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Planning an event in La Rochelle? This hotel has 3014 square feet (280 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) By ocean Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets allowed Only dogs and cats are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.75 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • The seasonal pool will be open from April to October.
    • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Minors may not be accommodated at the property without an accompanying parent or legal guardian. Guests may be required to provide proof of the parental or legal guardian relationship and authorization upon arrival.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 8.30 to 18 per person
    • Pet fee: EUR 12 per pet, per night (maximum EUR 11 per stay)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Early check-in fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out fee: EUR 30.00 (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    Portuguese

    English

    French

    Spanish

    Catalan

Nearby attractions

Charruyer Park 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Esperance 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Cathédrale Saint-Louis de La Rochelle 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
La Rochelle Hotel de Ville 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Musée des Beaux-Arts 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Porte de la Grosse Horloge 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
New World Museum 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Concurrence Beach 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Grand Temple 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Bay of Biscay 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
La Rochelle Grosse Cloche 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Vieux Port 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
La Rochelle Central Market 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Tour de la Lanterne 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Tour de la Chaine 0.9 km / 0.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 94
  • Number of floors (main building): 4
  • Accessible rooms: 3
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  • Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)Extra charge
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Electric vehicle charging stationExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
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  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Late Check-outExtra charge
  • Wi-fi
  • Secure parking
  • Room service
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Library
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Projector
  • Photocopier
  • Audio-visual equipment rental
  • Fax
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Children playground
  • TV lounge
  • Green Key (FEE)
  • Breakfast
  • À la carte lunchExtra charge
  • À la carte dinnerExtra charge
  • Breakfast and dinnerExtra charge
  • Breakfast and lunchExtra charge
  • Early Check-inExtra charge
  • Identification card at arrival
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Single-Use Plastic Free
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Room types

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  • QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BEDQUADRUPLE • WITH DOUBLE BEDQUA.DB

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    QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    QUADRUPLE
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: QUA.DB

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  • TWIN WITH DOUBLE BEDTWIN • WITH DOUBLE BEDTWN.DB

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    TWIN WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: TWN.DB

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Room TWO BEDS

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • DOUBLE Accessible SUPERIORDOUBLE • Accessible SUPERIOR • 1 Bedroom • 22 m²DBL.H6-SU
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    DOUBLE Accessible SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    22 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-SU

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • Room Accessible SUPERIORRoom • Accessible SUPERIORROO.H6-SU

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    Room Accessible SUPERIOR

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    Accessible SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.H6-SU

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 22 m²TWN.ST-1
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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    22 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST-1

    Room amenities

    • Minibar
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Carpeted floors
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Central heating
    • Safe
    • Cot on demand
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Cable TV
    • Smoke detector
    • Housekeeping
    • Soundproof room
    • Tea and coffee making facilities

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE WITH DOUBLE BEDDOUBLE • WITH DOUBLE BED • 1 Bedroom • 23 m²DBL.DB
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    DOUBLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    7 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    23 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width, 2 × Sofa bed
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DB

    Room amenities

    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Minibar
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Cable TV
    • Smoke detector
    • Housekeeping
    • Soundproof room
    • Shower: 1
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Cot on demand
    • Safe
    • Central heating
    • Carpeted floors

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE WITH DOUBLE BEDDOUBLE • WITH DOUBLE BED • 1 Bedroom • 23 m²DBL.DB-1
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    DOUBLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    7 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    23 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DB-1

    Room amenities

    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Internet access
    • Minibar
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Carpeted floors
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Central heating
    • Safe
    • Soundproof room
    • Housekeeping
    • Smoke detector
    • Cable TV
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Cot on demand

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • TRIPLE Accessible SUPERIORTRIPLE • Accessible SUPERIORTPL.H6-SU

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    TRIPLE Accessible SUPERIOR

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
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    Accessible SUPERIOR

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    Room code: TPL.H6-SU

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  • Double or Twin EXECUTIVEDouble or Twin • EXECUTIVEDBT.EJ

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    Double or Twin EXECUTIVE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    EXECUTIVE

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    Room code: DBT.EJ

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  • Room EXECUTIVERoom • EXECUTIVEROO.EJ

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    Room EXECUTIVE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.EJ

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  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6

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    DOUBLE Accessible

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6

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  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVEDOUBLE • EXECUTIVEDBL.EJ-1

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    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EJ-1

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVEDOUBLE • EXECUTIVE • 1 Bedroom • 23 m²DBL.EJ
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    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE

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    8 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    23 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width, Sofa bed
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EJ

    Room amenities

    • Safe
    • Central heating
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Carpeted floors
    • Minibar
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • TV
    • Soundproof room
    • Housekeeping
    • Smoke detector
    • Cable TV
    • Slippers
    • Bathrobes
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Cot on demand

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    RUN OF HOUSE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.RO

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  • Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB

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    Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.DB

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Novotel La Rochelle Centre

8.6
Excellent
817 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Value
6.8 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2026
Judith
Great location. Staff very helpful.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Neil
All you want for a city centre hotel. 5 minutes walk into the centre hotel has lots of parking spaces. Breakfast was great lots to choose from and lots of space to sit. All staff very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2026
Andre
Walking distance from old port and restaurants. Good Breakfast buffet, and is free for kids if adults are eating at the buffet. Air conditioned room. Free parking. Family room a bit small but we did enjoy La Rochelle.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2026
Michéle
The parking was good and free
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2025
Robert
Bedroom layout. Including a sofa meant bed was too close to bathroom doors. Having a separate toilet, means you have to walk round to wash hands. Bath very slippery. Access & egress could be dangerous for the less agile. No continental breakfast is worth 19Euro.
On the positive, the room had a coffee machine and kettle. Parking is excellent and the hotel location spot on. Reception staff are very friendly but restaurant staff either don't like the English or are over worked.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2025
Thierry
Very nice hotel in a great location. The employees are very nice and the service provided was excellent. The onsite restaurant is great, the food was very tasty. Breakfast great.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2025
Verified traveler
Lovely hotel, great location to access the water front with the bars and restaurants. Lovely breakfast.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2025
Jorge Eduardo
Excellent!
The best!!!!
Thank you
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2024
Callum
Service excellent, hotel so conveniently situated & lovely rooms. Breakfast was excellent also
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
Liudmila

3 nights in La Rochelle

Excellent location of this hotel allowed us to experience a lot of things by foot. All staff members were very friendly, helpful and polite. The swimming pool was a real bonus. Would highly recommend for families. Breakfast until 11am children under 16 free. Great value for money.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2024
Deborah
The property was well located and well presented. The dining options were very limited in the hotel so we had to find an alternative option. This is no problem as long as the weather is kind, otherwise, expect to be soaked.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2024
Verified traveler

Would return

Good attention to detail. Excellent comfort and friendly staff. 10 minutes walk to old town.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2023
Robert
Nice Hotel. Pleasant staff. Big Room. Parking good. Short walk to town.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2023
denise
Lovely hotel with great breakfast too. Location next go park which made it a little scary returning at night as quiet dark roads to walk along. Lovely stay and safe car parking too
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2023
Timothy
Stay was excellent. It might be an idea to provide bicycles for guests
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2023
elaine
Friendly staff, free parking, walking distance to the beautiful La Rochelle with its great array of bars and restaurants.
Spacious rooms ( ask for one over looking the pool or park)
Handy mini fridge tea and coffee making
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
19 Dec 2022
Anne
I cancelled more than 24 hours in advance due to a flight delay and was advised that the refund would be processed through expedia. When Expedia contacted the hotel to process the refund, it was denied. That is a dishonest practice to refuse to refund a cancellation.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2022
Carole
Good stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2022
Antoine
Peaceful hotel that isn't far from the centre, which was ideal for me.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Apr 2022
Gerard

Could do better.

Cleanliness of room below standard.
Partner
4/10
Poor
05 Oct 2021
connie

4 Star with 2 Star amenities.

The room was just Ok. The Air Conditioning was controlled by the front desk. A little cool during the day and at night had to sleep without any bed covering. The room should have been much cooler for the price. The mini bar was not very cold at all.Was told it is just a Mini bar not meant for food just drinks. Well I have been in many hotels and all mini bars have been cold to very cold. Next time will stay in the 4 Star next to the Aquarium in town. Tried to stay next to the Aquarium but was all booked for the 5 nights that I needed to stay.
Partner
4/10
Poor
14 Sep 2021
Alejandro
Unfriendly staff, dirty carpets. The ac dosent work.
Business Family
2/10
Poor
18 Jul 2021
Bruno

Mediocre

The pool is small for the number of guest rooms. One of the bedside lights in the room was not working and the air conditioning was poor. The restaurant menu is very basic. My wife had gnocchi, which I am guessing was not prepared onsite. It was clearly reheated quickly and at too high a temperature, which meant that the gnocchi was burnt but the cheese had not managed to melt into the sauce. The waitress was curt towards us throughout our dinner. This was not because we complained (we didn´t) or because we were not polite and friendly (we were). She did not pour our wine (she did on other tables), we had to ask for condiments (usually offered with fries) which were then banged down. I was served different fries to other guests that were also having Moules frites. Mine appeared to be from the menu enfant, as they were the same as the ones served to our child. The fries were cold. All in all it did not feel like a restaurant experience, more like a cheap pub serving reheated food by rude staff.

The rooms start at 210 euros per night, so we were expecting more.

Overall experience from experienced family traveler = Mediocre.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Jan 2021
Verified traveler
Convenient to park. Staff are highly responsive and friendly. Great breakfast in room service.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Aug 2020
Alex
Nice hotel, great food and staff. Air con could be better.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2020
Michael
Excellent
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2020
Emanuel

Awesome

Great
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jan 2020
Philip
I was part of a large rugby group the hotel was excellent and we were really well looked after apart from the waitress at breakfast who was quite abrupt,rude and unhelpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Great hotel in a good position. We had out dog with us so the walk through the park was wonderful. Efficient and friendly staff. Lovely room with comfortable bed. Good breakfast choice.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Just 10 minutes walk from the old town
Evening menu limited but what we had was tasty
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2019
Victoria
Nice clean and comfortable hotel, good location to explore La Rochelle
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Good location, great amenities, good pool (although slightly cold), staff were wonderful, breakfast is worth while and added bonus on the pin ball machine and table football!!! Over all great stay!
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
01 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
This is in no way a 4-star hotel. Room was extremely basic and dated, ive stayed at nicer premier inns. We booked a room for two adults and one child. When we arrived at our room we saw it had a sofa but it hasnt been made into a bed for our son. When we called the reception, after much explaining, we were told we just had to make it as the bed was made \"inside\". You'd think that in a 4-star hotel someone would be sent to the room immediately to sort it out. We managed to figure it out ourselves after it became clear they had no intention of helping us. I dont even want to know how long that bed had been made in the way and how many people sat on it with \"inside\" sheets not changing. The bathroom was a joke with no toiletries apart from budget hotel style soap dispenser in shower. Toilet was a separate tiny cubicle, ive never seen anything like it and cannot fathom how this can earn four stars. Staff spoke almost no English which I guess its fine but it didnt stop them giggling about our lack of french behind our backs- I speak five languages, French just isnt one of them so I dont appreciate it. When we arrived at the hotel restaurant and sat down a huffy waiter came to tell us we shouldnt have sat down without asking him. Im sorry but for a hotel with supposedly four stars and at the price we paid this is not acceptable. The food tasted nice though so there is that.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Central location, parking, friendly staff, nice bar & tasty food.

All in all a pleasant visit. Have stayed here before & will again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2019
A
Really good hotel in a fantastic location, set in the middle of parkland, and really close to the beautiful centre of La Rochelle. Lovely breakfast too!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2019
amit

As always - Exxellent

We love this hotel. We’ve stayed a few times and will always go back.

It’s a great hotel in a great location in the city.

La Rochelle is super seaside city.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
The breakfast was excellent with a very good range of food and drink. The lunchtime and evening meals didn’t work for us as we didn’t feel they catered for vegetarians very well. The location of the property is perfect
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2019
Nicholas J I

Perfect for what we wanted.

This hotel ticks all the boxes when looking for a stay in La Rochelle if you want to be in a quiet location but within striking distance (10 min walk) of the lively port. Wi-fi is good, pool is fine although on the small side, food is excellent and staff are extremely nice. It’s also on the edge of a really nice park so it’s not as though you are away from the port in a built up area as you aren’t. Lastly and importantly it has plenty of parking on site.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Amazing hotel, a short walk from the town centre. Great for travelling with kids, restaurant and bar has a small play section. The pool is very deep with only about a metre before I couldn’t stand up, so if you have any non swimmers, take armbands for them.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Good location & not far from the main town. The room requires a full refurbishment not just a mini makeover that it’s recently had. It also needs a good clean as remnants (dust etc) still remain for the mini refurb, especially in the toilet & shower area. Nice pool but enough sun loungers.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2019
Mark
Perfect location and a very nice hotel. I’d definitely stay again.
Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Was a pleasant stay for the night we spent in La Rochelle
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
In a quite area. Walking through the park to the restaurants and visitor areas was quite tranquil and relaxing. The hotel is modern and clean.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2019
BERNARDO

Your hotel in La Rochelle

Wonderful service and overral experience. Hotel is perfectly located 5min from the old port. Plenty of parking, good food and excellent bar. Games, tvs and entertainment by the lobby area.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Check in was quick and efficient. The hotel is clean, comfortable, and quiet, conveniently located near the old town of La Rochelle. Delicious breakfast, as well!
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Expedia information said there was no reception desk. You should amend this destabilise as soon as possible.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Apr 2019
Nicky

Perfect Location

Loved the location just off the lovely park and walk into town. We took our bikes and was brilliant to cycle round La Rochelle and the loca area. Loved it.
Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Mar 2019
Bill
Good location for exploring old harbour area, ample parking and quiet location. Restaurant limited menu.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Mar 2019
Gwyneth

Good stop over

A sound stop over hotel typical of chain of hotels. Tea and coffee in room basic. Very friendly staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
Great quiet hotel in perfect location opposite a lovely park, great for runners!
Very close to the old town and port by car.
Well proportioned rooms, great entrance facilities, including a fussball table and pinball machine. Very retro touch!
Restaurant looks very spectacular.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Jan 2019
Andrejs
Good Hotel, but rather expensive in compare with similar in the area.
As per my opinion breakfast not worth the money it cost.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2018
Mark

Pleasantly surprised

Only a one night stay in La Rochelle en route to St Malo. Despite my initial reservation about the corporate Novotel brand in such a charming town, I was pleasantly surprised upon arrival. The hotel is situated in pleasant park grounds just a 5 -10 minute walk from the old town. Staff were great, interior decor around the bar area was great and even a table football set to boot. Breakfast was excellent. Strongly recommend
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Sep 2018
Denise

Nice hotel close to old port

Car park for motorbike, swimming pool and garden, room lovely and spacious, clean and bed comfy. Breakfast good. Unfortunately we were contacted to say the room would not be ready till 5 and we arrived at 3pm. The receptionist told us to sit in the lounge/restaurant area and she would let us know when it was ready. At 5.10 I returned to reception as she had not come over to us and we were told by a different receptionist that the room was ready. Thought this a little poor but we had had a snack lunch in the meantime which was very tasty. We had tea, coffee in our room but no spoons or stirrers to mix in sugar, just a small point.
8/10
Excellent
02 Sep 2018
Brett

Very good in a great location opposite a huge park

Great hotel, excellent rooms (if a bit small for four). Location is superb and a short walk to the shops and museums.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2018
Andrea
Lovely hotel, amazing breakfast, comfortable beds, pool was great on a hot day. Just a bit cramped when we pulled out the sofa beds for the kids, but they were very easy to put out and away do no a problem.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2018
Verified traveler

Nice hotel 10 minutes from centre

Good parking which is secure and the hotel is very central
8/10
Excellent
21 Aug 2018
Suzanne
Great location & has pool ..
Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2018
wei

Nice hotel within green space near the beach

The staff were brilliant. I was well informed of travel and traffic. They accommodated our family of four. The room was small but very clean and perfect.
The hotel was in the centre of a park so there was plenty of run around space for the kids. There was an animal park in there also which the kids like a lot. Very close to the beach front and eateries at the port. The only problem was we were only staying one night as a stop over.
8/10
Excellent
13 Aug 2018
MaryH
We had an enjoyable stay. This hotel is slightly out of the old town which means it is quieter but still only a short walk from everything. The rooms are newly renovated but a little odd in that the bathroom has frosted doors meaning light comes into the room when used at night. No basin in small separate toilet is not to my liking. Buffet breakfast was good but it was not clear how to order the “city” basic breakfast and staff at breakfast were a little confused. Overall very good for a family hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2018
Paul

French chic for chain hotel

Staff very friendly and helpful even tho our French language was very poor. Hotel very clean from reception to our room. Bed linen and towels fresh and clean. Mini fridge to keep our water etc. Air conditioning in bedroom which helped on very hot nights. Swimming pool was great. Ten minute to port/beach. Fifteen minutes to town centre. Good shops and excellent array of restaurants.
8/10
Excellent
01 Aug 2018
Adam

Nice hotel but rooms need some attention

The hotel was very nice. The kids enjoyed the play area in the lobby. The only thing that put a damper on the stay was the super noisy, half-broken aircon in the room. On a very hot summer's night, I woke up midnight from being too hot.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2018
Verified traveler

Excellent location

Nice hotel clean as it was done everyday. It’s close to the town centre about 10-15 minute walk which wasn’t bad. The hotel staff are very helpful, they gave a map of the area and pointed out where the restaurants were.
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jul 2018
AJC

Rooms

Small rooms for a family of 4, feel a bit claustrophobic.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2018
Amir

Modern, clean, comfortable

Very nice property.
All facilities updated.
Walking distance from the old port.
Free parking.
Small rooms.
Excellent breakfast

10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2018
Richard

Great value and location.

Beautifully remodeled, wonderful staff, easy and pleasant walk to the harbor.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2018
Dave
Very nice hotel. Excellent location beside large park and walking distance to town center and waterfront. Would visit again.
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2018
Anna

Great location

Great location, with very helpful staff. Pool for the kids if needed.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2018
christine

Definite hotel of choice.

This was one of the best hotel experiences we have had. The situation was perfect, a short walk from the marina and a park opposite to walk our dogs. We could not fault the hotel, we had our evening meal there. We have avoided group hotels in the past but if this is the standard that they are aspiring to, well done. Price was very competitive.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Apr 2018
Francis

Pleasant hotel in a quiet spot

Smaller than other Novotel rooms I have known. Easy 5 minutes to town centre and harbour. Decent restaurant and breakfast.
8/10
Excellent
29 Mar 2018
Verified traveler
Nice hotel good location nothing else to say just writing this because you want more even though I've said all I want to
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2017
M

Good value hotel near the centre

Good walking distance to the centre of La Rochelle. We had a family room which was very comfortable and a reasonable size for one night's stay. Breakfast was included in our rate and excellent quality. Free parking and Wi-Fi at the hotel was much appreciated.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2017
Philip

Two day stopover en route to south of France

Good location for stop over en route to south of France from Roscoff ferry. Great breakfasts, comfy beds, good position for access to La Rochelle & Ile de re
Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Aug 2017
Verified traveler
Staff were really kind to the children. Was clean with a pool, good location and decent breakfast.
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jun 2017
Verified traveler

Smaller and older than Novotels

Good facilities with free parking, rooms are small if you open the sofa bed, also they feel older than other novotels.

Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2017
Terry
It was in a good location close to the town centre, about 8 mins walk, and surrounded by a park. Very quiet and easy to drive to.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 Apr 2017
Verified traveler
Poor room service. Greasy burger. Some friendly staff.
8/10
Excellent
28 Nov 2016
Damon

Very convenient location, ample onsite parkingfree

Great location. Good sized room with good large windows you can open. Bed good, bathroom ok. Staff pleasant. Restaurant food average. Would stay again as close to centre, free onsite parking and only a 10 minute walk and nice one at that.
Partner
2/10
Poor
12 Nov 2016
Sherif

Bed bugs

The room had bed bugs, as we unfortunately discovered in the middle of the night. Had to move rooms at 2am with small children. Nightmare.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
11 Oct 2016
Mitchell
Convenient location 7 minute walk from the city center. The room was small and cramped. The bed is 20 centimeters from the bathroom door.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2016
Sonia

Good stop with pets

Quick check in friendly staff accommodated our two dogs for two nights
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Sep 2016
Lone

Good location, friendly staff.

Used the hotel for one night as stop over for day at La Rochelle, was great for that purpose.
Breakfast was really good (kids eat free, adults around €16)
Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2016
richard

Great stay

Lovely hotel great location for La Rochelle nice bar swimming pool good too
Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Aug 2016
Anna

Hotel next to a park, walking distance to centre.

Hotel staff very friendly and helpful. Hotel family room small and a little tired. Sofa bed for kids was good as pulls out as 2 individual single beds.
Kids loved the pool. Great location for airport, town and going to Il de Re.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2016
Sam

Excellent location, very child friendly.

Perfect location, not far from the airport, free parking and walking distance to restaurants and sights. Very friendly staff, and very family friendly hotel (pool, playroom, kids menu etc.) Rooms are basic but comfortable and clean, would def use this hotel again.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2016
Julie

Great location, good car park

Great place to stay for 2 nights, really comfortable hotel & La Rochelle is a lovely town to visit.
8/10
Excellent
07 Aug 2016
sharon

Lovely place. Ideal for a stop over.

We stayed with two children (14 & 9) We had a long drive in hot weather and so the pool was extremely welcomed. Check in was very quick and the lovely Irish lady on reception gave us all the information we needed.
8/10
Excellent
03 Aug 2016
Leslie Ann
This hotel is in a great location and was well appointed, especially the pool area. It can be very difficult to get the attention of the staff to be served at the bar or in the restaurant. Also, our room was cleaned on two occasions when the do not disturb sign was purposely left on.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2016
Soraya

Very nice hotel in the centre of La Rochelle.

This hotel is perfect for families. They have a heated pool which is good size. The hotel gives you the towels. They also have a kids room which is maintained. Some hotel they do not usually bother with this. Breakfast is nice with lots of French products which is lovely. We had a great time. The hotel is also very near The Concurrence Beach. Near the beach there is a little animal park with peacocks, ponies, goats, chickens, ducks and a play area. Kids love it. We will go back.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2016
Maureen

La Rochelle Centre Novotel

The Novotel was a good choice-nice room; good air conditioning; good restaurant and bar area. Nice pool. Easy walk to the City Center
Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2016
Warwick

Large room, good quality with lovely surroundings.

Travelling through France to UK, La Rochelle was one of our overnight stops. The hotel is standard Novotel, well maintained to a good standard, with everything you could ask for. The room was AC'd with loads of space and a good bathroom.

Outdoor space is excellent, located in the park it's very pretty, with a good size car park. The harbour is a few minutes walk away with more food options than you could possibly imagine. Get off the main street and have a look down the side streets for cheaper food and drink prices with a more authentic menu.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2016
Verified traveler

Great hotel for families

Great stay for family of 4. We were greeted by Siobhan who was very helpful. Sorry we did not have more time to chat!
The hotel location is ideal next to a big park that has farm animals in it, walking distance from the port.
Family
8/10
Excellent
05 May 2016
Trevor

Great City hotel in the park

Firstly the staff in the hotel are very good. Always helpful and of a good nature. This includes all of the Reception team and also the other staff in the hotel.
The location is great because it is a short walk to the port and other bars and restaurants. This is not a criticism of the hotel, more a delight to be in the town!
The rooms are good and a good size with all you generally need in the room, plus good for the dog.
Breakfast is always a good start to the day and the dinner we had in the hotel was good.
Plus you have good parking.
All of the above plus points are not a reason to increase your prices!!!!!
6/10
Pleasant
13 Nov 2015
Verified traveler

Decent enough hotel but felt more like 3 star.

Stayed for 3 nights in Nov 15. Hotel was not what i would consider 4 star. More 3 star. Tea and Coffee facilities in room offered paper cups. Toilet separate from shower so everytime you went to the loo you then had to go into the shower room to wash your hands as no sink in toilet. Bed was comfortable and location was quiet (5th floor and front facing) which was a bonus but the hotel is through a park so in Nov it was dark walking through it at night to go home. Wouldn't suggest it then for lone females. WIFI was good. Breakfast was v good = full selection buffet style. Most of the staff were lovely however 1 female member who worked the bar and did the breakfast one morning should not have been working in the 'hospitality' industry. Face couldn't crack a smile and made it feel like an imposition when you asked for anything. Reception staff were great and one in particular (I think Vivien? was excellent and managed to get us a taxi on the Saturday night when the firms were all really busy so many thanks to her). My sister was in the fold down couch bed which she said was comfy as well. All in all a decent enough hotel but felt more like 3 star.
Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Nov 2015
MRS J C

Relaxing stay

Stayed overnight with family on way to south. Lovely hotel with swimming pool.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
27 Oct 2015
kieran
The only bad thing was dogs in the hotel
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2015
Paul

Great Hotel Would Stay Here Again.

Brilliant location for exploring La Rochelle, close enough to make things walking distance but away from the noise and hustle. The reception staff were very friendly. The facility itself is clean and practical. They have soundproof rooms, why doesn't every hotel have this........
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Sep 2015
Verified traveler

A lovely short break!

Our room was on the third floor and was comfortable and clean! The complimentary toiletries are always good with Novotel and I also liked the bottled water in the fridge! This hotel is on the edge of a lovely park and was quiet and yet only a few minutes walk into town. All the staff we met were polite, friendly and helpful!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Sep 2015
Clive

La Rochelle Visit

Nice hotel but a little difficult to find as on a one way street and Sat Nav struggled to find it exactly but got us close. The hotel is a little walk from the main town via a park and some back streets. Room was a little quirky with the bathroom being a set of double doors next to the bed but not enough room to open or pass next to the bed. Some of the furniture was also interesting with moving tables that swing out. Breakfast was fine but we did not use the restaurant or bar. The reception was poor when we arrived with about two words used when we checked in to say second floor and not much else when we checked out although other staffs were pleasant when approached for assistance. Good size car park although not much security but seemed safe enough. The pool was also very nice although the area looked a little under used or cared for as shades available not not put up and beds piled in the corner.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2015
Peter

Recommendation

We only stayed for 4 nights but everything we needed was catered for, location was good and very friendly staff. We would definitely recommend this hotel to family and friends.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Jul 2015
Verified traveler

Spacious room

Nice hotel a bit out of the main town but worth it for the ease of parking.
The walk into the town centre was an easy 5 to 10 minutes. The room was nice and spacious with tea making and a fridge.
Partner

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Novotel La Rochelle Centre
Avenue de la Porte Neuve, 4, La Rochelle, France

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