Le Champlain Hotel - La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime)

$$$$||View on mapLa Rochelle (Charente-Maritime), France30 Rue Rambaud, La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime), France, FR-17000|
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Le Champlain Hotel - La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime)
30 Rue Rambaud, La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime), France, FR-17000·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.3
Staff9.3
Comfort9.1
Cleanliness9.0
Free WiFi9.0
Who stays here
Couples72%
Families11%
Solo8%
Groups6%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.3
Staff9.3
Comfort9.1
Cleanliness9.0
Free WiFi9.0
Who stays here
Couples72%
Families11%
Solo8%
Groups6%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 07:00-12:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs EUR 18.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian
Building
Number of rooms:39
Former name
Best Western
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Rooms and availability

Prestige Queen Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed
King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Coffee shop

Spa and relaxation

Back massage

Full body massage

Spa & wellness centre

Laundry
TV

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
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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

30 Rue Rambaud, La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime), France, FR-17000
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30 Rue Rambaud, La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime), France, FR-17000
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30 Rue Rambaud, La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime), France, FR-17000
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Museum
Musee d'histoire naturelle de La Rochelle
440 m
Museum
New World Museum
470 m
Museum
Musee des Beaux-Arts
370 m
Church
Cathedrale St-Louis
200 m
Park
Le parc Charruyer
170 m
Fountain
fontaine du Pilori
380 m
Place De verdun
Place de Verdun
200 m
11 rue des Augustins
Maison Henri II de La Rochelle
330 m
Church
La Rochelle Cathedral
200 m
2 rue Saint Come
Musee d'Orbigny-Bernon
400 m
2 rue Saint Michel
Musee Protestant
530 m
12 rue des Augustins
Chapel of Our Lady of Hope
330 m
La Pallice
Base sous-marine de La Rochelle
340 m
La RochelleFrance
Rue du Palais
430 m
Public Building
La Rochelle
420 m
Restaurant
Le Commerce
150 m
Restaurant
Sushi Shop
290 m
Restaurant
Creperie de Verdun
310 m
Restaurant
Le Jardin du Marche
430 m
Restaurant
Chez Albert
460 m
Restaurant
Yamato
370 m
Restaurant
Label Fabrique
440 m
Restaurant
Le Boute en Train
410 m

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FAQ about Le Champlain

Which popular attractions are located near the 4-star Hotel Le Champlain hotel?
Quartier du Gabut, placed a 16-minute stroll from the 4-star Hotel Le Champlain hotel, as well as Towers of La Rochelle (a 17-minute stroll away) are worth visiting.
Which landmarks are closest to the Hotel Le Champlain hotel?
Guests of the Hotel Le Champlain hotel can visit Musee d'Orbigny-Bernon Museum (in close proximity to the accommodation), or Le parc Charruyer placed 5 minutes' walk away.
Can we park our car at the 4-star Hotel Le Champlain?
The 4-star Hotel Le Champlain offers parking spaces, located on site.
Are there any dining facilities close to the hotel?
Guests staying at the hotel will discover Burger King, a quick bites, just a short stroll away. This inviting dining spot offers a reasonable prices and is located within 5 minutes on foot from the hotel.
Can I eat breakfast at the hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the lobby of the hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at the Hotel Le Champlain?
Guests of the Hotel Le Champlain can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 07:00.
What are the booking prices at Hotel Le Champlain?
The prices at Hotel Le Champlain start from $211.
What payment methods are accepted in the 4-star Hotel Le Champlain hotel?
Payment methods in the 4-star Hotel Le Champlain hotel include:
  • сash
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
What kinds of rooms does the hotel offer?
The hotel offers such room types as Tradition Room, Superior Queen Room, and Prestige Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 4-star Hotel Le Champlain hotel?
Each room at the 4-star Hotel Le Champlain hotel is thoughtfully equipped with air conditioning to ensure an enjoyable stay. Guests' average rating for comfort is 9.4/10.
Does the staff at the hotel speak any foreign languages?
The staff of the hotel will assist you in Spanish, German, Portuguese, English, and Russian.
Which facilities are provided in the 4-star Hotel Le Champlain hotel?
Top locations of the 4-star Hotel Le Champlain hotel include a shop and a storage room, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security.
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