Is parking available at the hotel?

Parking is available on-site, but it is limited. Self-parking incurs a fee of EUR 25 per day. Valet parking services are also offered.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 29 for adults and EUR 15 for children.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed at the hotel with a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:30 PM until midnight, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee of EUR 40, subject to availability.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available for a fee of EUR 90 per vehicle. Guests must contact the hotel 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features are available at the hotel?

The hotel offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific features such as accessible rooms and bathrooms are not detailed.

What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in La Rochelle, just steps from the Musée des Beaux-Arts and New World Museum. It is approximately 0.2 miles from the Natural History Museum and 0.3 miles from Charruyer Park.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an outdoor heated pool. The operational hours and seasonal availability are not specified.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the hotel. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Maison des Ambassadeurs Hotel in La Rochelle

Average nightly price at Maison des Ambassadeurs, a Small Luxury Hotels by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$137
February	$134
March	$136
April	$153
May	$175
June	$217
July	$303
August	$280
September	$204
October	$156
November	$147
December	$137

What guests think

Maison des Ambassadeurs earns strong praise for its central La Rochelle location, elegant decor, and especially friendly, attentive staff, while feedback also notes a small pool, occasional access and parking logistics, and some rooms needing updates or better soundproofing.

Guests highlight a welcoming bar with excellent cocktails, a small spa and sauna, and convenient on-site parking or valet. Rooms are generally comfortable and spacious, though a few mention noise from the courtyard or street, occasional maintenance or heating and AC quirks, and rare bathroom drain smells. Breakfast quality and value are mixed, and the restaurant may be closed on some nights. Expect a stylish stay with standout service and a few practical caveats.

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Facilities

Well-regarded facilities include a cozy bar with excellent cocktails, a small spa and sauna, and convenient on-site parking or valet. Several reviews note the pool is small and that car access or parking requires codes or advance arrangements.

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Antoon

Mar 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had great stay. It was a bit tricky to find our way in because of the pedestrianisation of the street where it is located. Despite having booked a parking spot, we were not given instructions on how to go about passing the electric bollards until we called the hotel on our second trial. But we were then given clear directions over the phone whilst traveling which was a great help. Despite the fact that like many places in France there is barely not many restaurants open on Sundays and Mondays and so was unfortunately the restaurant of the Hotel. the only negative point was the lift does make quite a bit of noise and that there was a bad smell coming from the bathroom drains. Which was spotlessly clean so must be the city drains issue. We were offered a room upgrade for our wedding anniversary stay and all staff were extremely professional and welcoming. We will definitely consider staying there again.

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Yasser

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

An oasis of class and tranquility in the heart of old La Rochelle, complete with a spacious lobby, swimming pool, parking, and attached restaurant. Courteous and well informed staff. We could not quite figure out the AC, fortunately the weather was perfect at night. Driving into the hotel takes getting used to typing in the code to open the road barrier, but that’s the price of calm.

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ALberto

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Personal supremamente amable , la ubicación muy cómoda con parqueadero un bar precioso el desayuno bueno

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Håkan

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfekt parkerings service

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Sam

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing little find for a short stay in La Rochelle. Small boutique hotel with great service and even better cocktails! We could have stayed for longer. One downside was the pool area which is more of a dipping pool and there was a bit of scramble to find a sun bed in the sun! Would highly recommend and would go again. Only other downside is that smoking is allowed in some parts of the hotel.

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David

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Once navigated the bollards to access the hotel (a quick phone call) all was plain sailing. Great check in, wonderful view from room, pool was quiet, easy 10-15 min walk to harbour and restaurants.

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Karyn

Aug 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous hotel in the centre of La Rochelle. Close to the old port and the central market. Spa and hammam, with a small pool perfect for kids. Rooms spacious and nicely appointed.

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Gabriel

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really loved this hotel, every single member of the staff were so nice and professional, the room had a good feeling to it and the spa era has a superb sauna. We would only stay here when back in the city.

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ALEXANDRE

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Très bon séjour dans cet établissement. L'accueil, le personnel et les services proposés sont dignent d'un 5*. Seule la piscine est très petite. Je recommande sans hésitation cet établissement.

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Linda

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a fabulous stay here. An oasis in the centre of the town with super comfortable facilities. Staff were excellent- especially valet parking team.

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Cleanliness

Overall cleanliness is praised and some guests describe spaces as spotless. A few report drain odors, stray hairs, peeling paint, or rooms feeling tired.

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Lionel

Jan 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pour un Hotel 5 étoiles il y a des choses inadmissibles, comme des cheveux long dans la douche !!! D’autre part le bruit au dessus de la chambre est extrêmement dérangeant !!!

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Franck

Aug 30, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Très bonne insonorisation des chambres. L’hôtel est très bien situé, au cœur même de La Rochelle. Personnel accueillant, aimable et compétant. Établissement très bien tenu. On a passé un très bon moment.

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Antoon

Mar 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had great stay. It was a bit tricky to find our way in because of the pedestrianisation of the street where it is located. Despite having booked a parking spot, we were not given instructions on how to go about passing the electric bollards until we called the hotel on our second trial. But we were then given clear directions over the phone whilst traveling which was a great help. Despite the fact that like many places in France there is barely not many restaurants open on Sundays and Mondays and so was unfortunately the restaurant of the Hotel. the only negative point was the lift does make quite a bit of noise and that there was a bad smell coming from the bathroom drains. Which was spotlessly clean so must be the city drains issue. We were offered a room upgrade for our wedding anniversary stay and all staff were extremely professional and welcoming. We will definitely consider staying there again.

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Ascher

May 6, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Très bien situé, chambre de grande taille, très propre, avec petite piscine, personnel très agréable

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Jonathan

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Une chambre vétuste, une salle de bain d'un autre temps, des eclats sur les murs les meubles. Une wifi qui ne fonctionne pas ... Chambre non insonorisé qui nous fait profiter des chambres voisines et de l'entrée de l'hotel. Un matelas beaucoup trop ferme et inconfortable. Une grande deception

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Patrick

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Necessite d’importantes renovations

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Jane

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very nice, excepl from a bad smell coming from the drains in the shower.

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Benoit

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Équipe très à l’écoute et chaleureuse, service impeccable. Le spa et le restaurant Arco sont très recommandables, un voyage gustatif haut de gamme. Quelques points d’amelioration proposés : température élevée dans la chambre fenêtre fermée, oreiller inconfortable, menu travaux à réaliser (peinture des murs écaillée)

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simon

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I love this hotel. The property is great. The communal bar area is a lovely place to hang out. The rooms are lovely and clean and comfortable. The staff are exceptional. Possibly my favourite hotel to stay at in all of France. Sadly I don't spend enough time, just a quick visit for work...next time I will spend longer just to enjoy the amazing bar and lounge.

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Colin

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel in a superb location within the old town of La Rochelle The hotel is spotlessly clean and the staff could not be more friendly or helpful!

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with some guests praising beds and Wi Fi. Several mention noise from the street, courtyard or pool, plus occasional heating or AC and maintenance quirks.

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Anders

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ett fantastiskt hotell för det pris vi betalade. Personal som visade högsta servicenivå, ett bra rum med fungerande wifi samt gångavstånd till allt man ska besöka. Nära till marknaden som har allt att erbjuda.

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Elger

Feb 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Kaltes Zimmer, ohne funktionierende Heizung. Nettes aber auch etwas arrogant desinteressiertes Personal, beim Frühstück nur die Tische im zugigen Durchgang gedeckt. Insgesamt schönes Setting.

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Yasser

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

An oasis of class and tranquility in the heart of old La Rochelle, complete with a spacious lobby, swimming pool, parking, and attached restaurant. Courteous and well informed staff. We could not quite figure out the AC, fortunately the weather was perfect at night. Driving into the hotel takes getting used to typing in the code to open the road barrier, but that’s the price of calm.

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Petter

Apr 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Super Friendly staff, big rooms, best beds, parking under the hotell, in the midle of the city

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Julie

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed for 3 nights and the hotel was just perfect to explore La Rochelle, in the Old Town but just a short walk to the Port. Room was spacious and very comfortable. Staff were attentive and friendly and helped us with things like arranging taxis. Fantastic relaxing break, would go back.

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Gabrielle

Nov 1, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The best location! Staff is extremely polite and helpful. We had a room facing the pool and one thing that was a bit annoying is that the music speakers at the pool were going late into the evening and we had to call to get them to turn it off. (Which they did every time) but after 10 pm, please turn off the music outside.

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Cédric

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super hôtel. Bien placé dans la rochelle. Personnel très agréable présent quand vous en avez besoin. Ambiance chaleureuse Chambre confortable Un petit défaut pour pas dire que tout est vraiment bien, les chambres qui donnent sur la rue mériteraient une meilleur insonorisation

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David

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Once navigated the bollards to access the hotel (a quick phone call) all was plain sailing. Great check in, wonderful view from room, pool was quiet, easy 10-15 min walk to harbour and restaurants.

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RACHEL

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Très bel hôtel, le service au top. Magnifique ! Seul bémol, la chambre côté cour est très bruyante le matin.

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Norman

Jun 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel in the nicest part of La Rochelle. Super friendly service and very welcoming reception and communal spaces. The room was large but strangely arranged with little space to get around the bed and no shelves on which to put clothing.

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Service

Service draws consistent praise for friendly, attentive, and professional staff, with smooth check in and helpful assistance. A small number cite communication lapses.

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steve

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Service was excellent very attentive. Breakfast was very good particularly for my wife who is celiac. No problem with our dog as they made us feel very much at home. An excellent stay at a lovely hotel

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Karl

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

An oasis of calm, very close to everything to do in La Rochelle. Super-friendly staff, very elegant hotel.

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Andrea

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Der Service war schlecht und die Kommunikation im Vorfeld mangelhaft. Es wurde uns nicht mitgeteilt, dass der Parkplatz vorab gebucht werden muss und dass die Einfahrt zum Hotel über eine gesperrte Straße bei 43 Rue du Cordeuan mit einem Code erfolgt. Diese Informationen hätten uns einiges an Stress erspart. Als wir schließlich ankamen, war der einzige nette Aspekt der Barkeeper, der uns freundlicherweise beim Ausladen des Gepäcks half – obwohl dies eigentlich nicht seine Aufgabe war. Ein Parkservice war nicht vorhanden, sodass wir unser Auto selbst zu einem entfernten Parkplatz bringen mussten. Das Hotel selbst ist äußerlich ein unattraktiver Betonklotz aus den 60er Jahren, der dringend eine Renovierung nötig hätte. Der Pool ist winzig und oft überfüllt, sodass man kaum die Gelegenheit hat, sich zu entspannen. Das Zimmer war total abgewohnt und wirkte, als wäre die Einrichtung seit den frühen 90ern nicht mehr erneuert worden. Überall findet man angeschlagenes Holz, was den insgesamt schlechten Zustand unterstreicht. Die Dusche war eine Katastrophe – nach jedem Duschen stand das gesamte Badezimmer unter Wasser. Zudem spritzte beim Spülen der Toilette Wasser auf den Deckel, was sehr unangenehm war. Der Elektrizitätskasten im Schrank wirkte wie ein Relikt aus vergangenen Zeiten. Alles in allem würde ich dieses Hotel bestenfalls als ein besseres 3-Sterne-Hotel einstufen. Die einzige positive Erfahrung war die Bar sowie die freundlichen Barkeeper.

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Monia

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

De l’accueil, au service jusqu’à départ, le personnel et le service impeccable. Merci pour cet accueil bien agréable après plusieurs heures de route. À bientôt !

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Robert

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Très bel hôtel, un personnel jeune, dynamique, souriant, aux petits soins et compétent. À recommander ! Nous reviendrons !

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Justin

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great service as always - whenever I go to La Rochelle I go to this hotel

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Susan

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Hotel was lovely throughout. Staff were excellent, very friendly and professional. Hotel is in an excellent location. Will definitely be back!!

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Thierry

Sep 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Les Ambassadeurs est un hôtel au centre de cette merveilleuse ville de La Rochelle , au calme et très confortable où le personnel est extrêmement disponible et agréable. Je recommande fortement. Thierry T.

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Pascal

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tout simplement parfait. Le personnel d’une très grande gentillesse et au petit soin. Nous y reviendrons avec plaisir

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simon

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I love this hotel. The property is great. The communal bar area is a lovely place to hang out. The rooms are lovely and clean and comfortable. The staff are exceptional. Possibly my favourite hotel to stay at in all of France. Sadly I don't spend enough time, just a quick visit for work...next time I will spend longer just to enjoy the amazing bar and lounge.

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Location

Central, walkable base in La Rochelle’s old town, near the harbor and market, often quiet yet close to everything. Arriving by car can be tricky due to bollards or barriers and required codes.

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John

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Faultless. Centre of old La Rochelle near the harbour. Scores on all counts of service, comfort, location, style, facilities and staff

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Antoon

Mar 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had great stay. It was a bit tricky to find our way in because of the pedestrianisation of the street where it is located. Despite having booked a parking spot, we were not given instructions on how to go about passing the electric bollards until we called the hotel on our second trial. But we were then given clear directions over the phone whilst traveling which was a great help. Despite the fact that like many places in France there is barely not many restaurants open on Sundays and Mondays and so was unfortunately the restaurant of the Hotel. the only negative point was the lift does make quite a bit of noise and that there was a bad smell coming from the bathroom drains. Which was spotlessly clean so must be the city drains issue. We were offered a room upgrade for our wedding anniversary stay and all staff were extremely professional and welcoming. We will definitely consider staying there again.

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Yasser

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

An oasis of class and tranquility in the heart of old La Rochelle, complete with a spacious lobby, swimming pool, parking, and attached restaurant. Courteous and well informed staff. We could not quite figure out the AC, fortunately the weather was perfect at night. Driving into the hotel takes getting used to typing in the code to open the road barrier, but that’s the price of calm.

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Julie

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed for 3 nights and the hotel was just perfect to explore La Rochelle, in the Old Town but just a short walk to the Port. Room was spacious and very comfortable. Staff were attentive and friendly and helped us with things like arranging taxis. Fantastic relaxing break, would go back.

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David

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Once navigated the bollards to access the hotel (a quick phone call) all was plain sailing. Great check in, wonderful view from room, pool was quiet, easy 10-15 min walk to harbour and restaurants.

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Susan

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Hotel was lovely throughout. Staff were excellent, very friendly and professional. Hotel is in an excellent location. Will definitely be back!!

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Thierry

Sep 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Les Ambassadeurs est un hôtel au centre de cette merveilleuse ville de La Rochelle , au calme et très confortable où le personnel est extrêmement disponible et agréable. Je recommande fortement. Thierry T.

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peter

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location is fantastic. Staff were great. Facilities were great. No negative comments. Will definitely be back.

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Evelyne

Feb 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Hôtel très bien placé en plein centre de La Rochelle dans une très belle rue avec des arcades. Décoration très réussie. Accueil très attentionné et professionnel. Bravo à toute l’équipe. Nous reviendrons !

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Conor

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

1 night stay on travels across France. Once you find the hotel you enter into a courtyard. The room quality was good. Hotel nicely laid Out and facilities. Only 10 mins walk to anywhere. A great park within 5 minutes walk

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Dining

The bar is a highlight with popular cocktails, and some guests enjoyed breakfast including dietary accommodations. Others found breakfast basic or overpriced, and the restaurant may be closed on certain nights.

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steve

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Service was excellent very attentive. Breakfast was very good particularly for my wife who is celiac. No problem with our dog as they made us feel very much at home. An excellent stay at a lovely hotel

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Catherine

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful hotel in close walking distance to all sights. Fantastic service and excellent cocktails!

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simon bowker

Mar 8, 2023

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Just stayed the 1 night on a work trip...wish I had stayed longer! Really lovely place. Amazing staff and level of service. Phenomenal bar with a great selection. Room was really nice too with the best hotel bed i have ever slept in! I didn't want to get up in the morning so ended up skipping my pre-paid breakfast! I look forward to a return

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Antoon

Mar 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had great stay. It was a bit tricky to find our way in because of the pedestrianisation of the street where it is located. Despite having booked a parking spot, we were not given instructions on how to go about passing the electric bollards until we called the hotel on our second trial. But we were then given clear directions over the phone whilst traveling which was a great help. Despite the fact that like many places in France there is barely not many restaurants open on Sundays and Mondays and so was unfortunately the restaurant of the Hotel. the only negative point was the lift does make quite a bit of noise and that there was a bad smell coming from the bathroom drains. Which was spotlessly clean so must be the city drains issue. We were offered a room upgrade for our wedding anniversary stay and all staff were extremely professional and welcoming. We will definitely consider staying there again.

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virginie

Jan 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pas de chauffage dans la chambre. Petit déjeuner très médiocre. A la hauteur d’un 3 étoiles. Rarement vu aussi mauvais pour un 5 étoiles.

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Jorge

Mar 19, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Moderno,cómodo,muy bien ubicado. Excelente la atención del personal. Los coctéles muy ricos Nos gustó mucho

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David

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent place to stay. Nice and quite and attentive staff. The hotel has been well decorated and has excellent facilities; one of the best I've stayed at this year. 2 issues: the breakfast at 32 Eu per person is excessively priced; the hotel could have sent directions before the stay as it is somewhat difficult to find by car and GPS.

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Grégory

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

C'est un bel hôtel, très bien situé. Très bon accueil, personnel consciencieux. Petit "bémol" le petit déjeuner bien que qualitatif est assez simpliste.

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Benoit

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Équipe très à l’écoute et chaleureuse, service impeccable. Le spa et le restaurant Arco sont très recommandables, un voyage gustatif haut de gamme. Quelques points d’amelioration proposés : température élevée dans la chambre fenêtre fermée, oreiller inconfortable, menu travaux à réaliser (peinture des murs écaillée)

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simon

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I love this hotel. The property is great. The communal bar area is a lovely place to hang out. The rooms are lovely and clean and comfortable. The staff are exceptional. Possibly my favourite hotel to stay at in all of France. Sadly I don't spend enough time, just a quick visit for work...next time I will spend longer just to enjoy the amazing bar and lounge.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3	4 $165	5 $130	6 $150	7 $156
8 $111	9 $111	10 $111	11 $111	12 $119	13 $137	14 $155
15 $120	16 $125	17 $132	18 $125	19 $124	20 $138	21 $163
22 $128	23 $125	24 $129	25 $124	26 $124	27 $132	28 $341
29 $121	30 $134

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		1 $127	2 $134	3 $127	4 $133	5 $163
6 $133	7 $133	8 $133	9 $133	10 $133	11 $129	12 $161
13 $133	14 $133	15 $133	16 $129	17 $133	18 $161	19 $177
20 $153	21 $153	22 $153	23 $153	24 $154	25 $176	26 $161
27 $146	28 $184	29 $191	30 $195	31 $276

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