Le Champlain Hotel - La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime)
46.16346, -1.15424Overview
4-star historic former convent with a French formal garden in central La Rochelle
Historic Setting & Garden Terrace
Le Champlain Hotel in La Rochelle occupies a 17th-century former convent, a fact that shapes its character. A large French formal garden with outdoor furniture, picnic area, and sun terrace offers a quiet retreat steps from the city center. Breakfast and bar drinks are served in the historic lounges or on the garden terrace, a space guests can use throughout the day.
Wellness & Spa Services
The hotel has a new wellness space with two treatment rooms dedicated to massages and revitalizing treatments that use sea benefits. Full-body, couples, and deep-tissue massages are available, alongside a spa lounge and relaxation area. Treatments are designed around marine ingredients, a direct link to La Rochelle's coastal location.
Dining & Gourmet Brunch
Hôtel Le Champlain offers a gourmet brunch featuring classic and exotic dishes, prepared with fresh produce. A buffet breakfast is served each morning, including eggs, bacon, crepes, pancakes, fresh fruit, and pastries. The bar serves a selection of drinks and light snacks in the serene garden, with happy-hour events on certain evenings.
Accommodations & Room Layouts
Hotel Le Champlain La Rochelle provides spacious air-conditioned rooms that benefit from high ceilings and views of either the city or the garden. The room layouts are designed for relaxation, with desks, USB charging points, and crisp white bed linen. Families particularly appreciate the spacious suites, which offer extra comfort and privacy for two or more guests.
Location & Accessibility
Le Champlain is a 5-minute walk from the Old Port and a short stroll from the market square with its restaurants and shops. The hotel is also 150 m from the secure Verdun public car park and steps from Charruyer Park. Guests can reach the bus station at Place de Verdun in under 2 minutes, providing direct lines to the airport and Ile de Ré.
- Historic Setting: 17th-century former convent with a French formal garden
- Wellness: New spa with sea-benefit treatments and massage rooms
- Dining: Buffet breakfast served in historic lounges or garden terrace
- Location: 5-minute walk from Old Port, 150m from secure public parking
- Pet-Friendly: Dogs welcome with pet bowls and spacious ground-floor rooms
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Coffee shop
Back massage
Full body massage
Spa & wellness centre
Flat-screen TV
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Back massage
- Full body massage
Room view
- Garden view
- City view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Le Champlain Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 97 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 700 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 6.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | La Rochelle, LRH |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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