Maison Des Ambassadeurs, La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime)
About the Hotel
Maison Des Ambassadeurs - A historic 5-star hotel with a dipping pool, spa facilities, and seasonal cocktails
This 5-star hotel occupies historic buildings near La Rochelle's covered market and Minage Street. Each room and suite at Maison Des Ambassadeurs features an en-suite bathroom with free toiletries, black-out curtains, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi. The ground floor contains an impressive bar and lounge opening onto courtyards, serving seasonal cocktails inspired by global travels and a refined menu of local favorites including oysters and patés. The spa offers a state-of-the-art hammam, sauna, relaxation beds, and fitness machines, while the outdoor area includes a dipping pool surrounded by lush vegetation. The hotel is 0.5 miles from Maison Henri II and fontaine du Pilori, 0.5 miles from Musee des Beaux-Arts and Le parc Charruyer, and 0.5 miles from Vieux Port and Towers of La Rochelle. A selection of beach accessories is available at reception for trips to public beaches or l'Ile de Ré. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea or evening drinks in the common areas at Maison Des Ambassadeurs.
Pros
The historic building features courtyards and a grand fireplace in common areas.
The spa includes a hammam, sauna, and relaxation beds alongside fitness machines.
Seasonal cocktails and a menu of local specialties are served in the bar and lounge.
Rooms offer views of the courtyard, garden, pool, or Minage Street.
Beach accessories are available at reception for coastal excursions.
Cons
The dipping pool may be smaller than traditional swimming pools.
Some rooms overlook urban streets rather than quiet courtyards or gardens.
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Transportation and Accessibility
Transportation options
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
- Yoga class
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Baby pushchair
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Solarium
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Back massage
- Full body massage
- Shallow end
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel was clean and comfortable, and the staff were lovely and helpful, but there were minor issues in the room that could be easily fixed. The location was excellent for exploring the historic town but had some cleanliness issues. The dining was good and value for money, though some areas were overpriced.
The hotel has lovely rooms with friendly and polite staff. The car parking is amazing for the area, and there's a nice courtyard and a good breakfast. The rooms were bigger than expected, with a little kitchenette area and comfy armchairs, overlooking the inner courtyard.
The hotel offered a nice accommodation for 3 persons, lacking air conditioning which could be uncomfortable in the summer. The room had a basic feel but showed efforts towards improvement, though a complete refurbishment was still needed. The service was average, with some room for improvement in attentiveness and welcoming. On the bright side, the location was outstanding, right in the old town, offering a cozy ambiance in the city center. Dining experience was mediocre, not up to the expected standard for a 5-star hotel, with overpriced options.
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