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Hôtel Le Champlain

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel, walk to Bay of Biscay

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Terrace/patio
Double Room
Terrace/patio
Bathroom
Cocktail bar
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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30 Rue Rambaud, La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 17000
  • Popular LocationLa Rochelle Hotel de Ville9 min walk
  • Popular LocationVieux Port11 min walk
  • Popular LocationTour St. Nicolas16 min walk
  • AirportLa Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)10 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

La Rochelle

Hôtel Le Champlain places you in the centre of La Rochelle, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Bay of Biscay and Vieux Port. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .Bar is the hotel's own cocktail bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is available daily. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. .Near this 4-property class La Rochelle City Centre hotel, you'll find Minimes Beach.

What's nearby

  • La Rochelle Central Market - 6 min walk
  • La Rochelle Hotel de Ville - 9 min walk
  • Vieux Port - 11 min walk
  • Tour St. Nicolas - 16 min walk
  • Port des Minimes - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • La Rochelle Porte Dauphine Station - 9 min walk
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café de la Paix - 2 min walk
  • Brunch 616 - 4 min walk
  • French Coffee Shop - 3 min walk
  • The Curious Bar - 5 min walk
  • Chez Albert - 6 min walk

About this property

Hôtel Le Champlain

Upscale hotel, walk to Bay of Biscay
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A business centre, a meeting room, and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this hotel measures 431 square feet (40 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hôtel Le Champlain. A complete renovation of Hôtel Le Champlain was completed in March 2020.

This 4-star La Rochelle hotel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 431 sq ft of conference space
  • 40 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1842
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Hôtel Le Champlain offers 39 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This La Rochelle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: EUR 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 431 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1842
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - March 2020
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 40

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 53 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.75 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 40 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hôtel Le Champlain?

Hôtel Le Champlain offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hôtel Le Champlain?

As of 16 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel Le Champlain on 26 May 2024 start from AU$188.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Hôtel Le Champlain?

Yep, Hôtel Le Champlain is a short 14-minute walk from Concurrence Beach.

What makes Hôtel Le Champlain a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hôtel Le Champlain.

Does Hôtel Le Champlain serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hôtel Le Champlain?

No, Hôtel Le Champlain does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hôtel Le Champlain?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hôtel Le Champlain?

Furry friends are welcome at Hôtel Le Champlain, with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 24 kg per pet.

Hôtel Le Champlain Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very convenient location. Hotel ambiance very luxurious. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walked in and was told “welcome home”. I believed it. Lovely stay. Hotel was clean, food was excellent. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended !
We had a wonderful 2 night stay in Hotel Le Champlain. An exceptional hotel with very friendly staff. Perfect central location too. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alysa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay in Hotel Le Champlain for our wedding anniversary. Beautiful hotel in a great location and Jean and the staff couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. Thoroughly recommend staying here if you're visiting La Rochelle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Humphrey

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cate

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly hotel with plenty of character. Rooms where large with high ceilings which we like. Beds were very comfortable. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022