Is parking available at the hotel?

Free self-parking is available on-site, although it is limited. No reservation is required.

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

A buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 11.90 for adults and EUR 8.90 for children.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed at the hotel with a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests are encouraged to contact the property in advance for arrangements.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details on room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located in Saintes, within a 5-minute drive of Saintes Amphitheatre and Saint-Eutrope Church. It is approximately 1.9 km from Saintes Cathedral and 21.7 km from Royan Beach, with public transport options available nearby.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

Children 12 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

Does the hotel offer extra beds or cribs?

The hotel offers rollaway beds for a fee of EUR 15 per night, subject to availability. Advance request is required for confirmation.

The Originals City, Hôtel des Arènes in Saintes

Average nightly price at The Originals City, Hôtel des Arènes, Saintes by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$56
February	US$62
March	US$65
April	US$64
May	US$63
June	US$67
July	US$76
August	US$76
September	US$67
October	US$65
November	US$64
December	US$59

What guests think

At The Originals City, Hôtel des Arènes, Saintes, reviewers highlight spacious rooms with comfortable beds and friendly, helpful staff, while noting basic, dated decor, mixed cleanliness, occasional noise through thin walls, and self-service check-in when staff are absent at night.

The location is convenient for road trips, close to the autoroute and a short drive from central Saintes. Breakfast feedback is mixed, with some finding it varied and others basic or pricey. Overall, expect a practical stopover with straightforward comforts and a few trade offs.

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Graham

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Receptionist was welcoming and friendly and spoke excellent English. Good recommendations for places to eat not too far away. Ample free parking. Fairly basic hotel but very clean and quiet. Excellent for a one night stopover on a long journey.

4

Jimmy

8 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The check-in was done through a 'key ATM' outside the building. The area was very weird and there were people hanging out in the parking lot. There were ZERO hotel staff anywhere in sight. We checked in through an ATM and it dispensed our key. The room was incredibly small and the towels and other items were thin and cheap. We were literally just stopping for 6-8hrs of sleep on a longer drive up to Paris...so it is what it is. But it was a sketchy hotel. We could hear the guy in the next room snoring through paper thin walls. We heard him through our headboard on the other side of the wall. My wife had to turn on a noise machine on her phone for us to fall asleep.

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Cleanliness is mixed: several guests found rooms very clean, but others reported lapses and wear, including stained shower grout, peeling wallpaper, and poor attention to some areas.

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William

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Matelas très dur Joint de carrelage de douche en partie noir Chambre mal insonorisée

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1 $57	2 $62	3 $66	4 $70	5 $64	6 $60	7 $60
8 $60	9 $67	10 $70	11 $69	12 $66	13 $63	14 $64
15 $63	16 $68	17 $70	18 $71	19 $67	20 $63	21 $63
22 $62	23 $62	24 $67	25 $67	26 $66	27 $63	28 $62
29 $68	30 $67

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