Maison des Ambassadeurs

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Sun deck
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Lobby lounge
Suite Prestige | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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43, rue du Minage, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, 17000
  • Place, La Rochelle Central Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Vieux Port
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite Prestige

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Suite

  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Maison des Ambassadeurs

A full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a restaurant are available at this hotel. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a sauna are on-site.
Maison des Ambassadeurs offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 30-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Maison des Ambassadeurs. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Vieux Port. A full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a restaurant are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with massages at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna and bicycles to rent
  • 6 minutes by car from Vieux Port and 15 minutes from Minimes Beach
  • Airport drop-off and train station pick-up shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Maison des Ambassadeurs offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

A children's pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Maison des Ambassadeurs. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Maison des Ambassadeurs was completed in December 2020.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star La Rochelle hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.
Maison des Ambassadeurs has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site (EUR 25 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 29 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - December 2020
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach 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.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.63 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 29 for adults and from EUR 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per vehicle
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 25 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Maison des Ambassadeurs offers transfers from the airport and train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact 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

Exclusive Residence France La Rochelle
Residence France Hotel La Rochelle
Residence France La Rochelle
Residence De France Hotel La Rochelle
Residence De France La Rochelle
Hôtel Résidence France La Rochelle
Hôtel Résidence France
Résidence France La Rochelle
Maison des Ambasadeurs
Hôtel Résidence de France
Maison des Ambassadeurs Hotel
Maison des Ambassadeurs La Rochelle
Maison des Ambassadeurs Hotel La Rochelle
Résidence de France (Maison des Ambassadeurs)

Maison des Ambassadeurs Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 332 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay. Best hotel we ever stayed at in La Rochelle. Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a stunning section of town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Kimberleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at this hotel. Great reprieve in the city!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the area the hotel was located in, nice and quiet, hotel entrance and reception area was very welcoming and looked lovely
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay great team and awesome location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in close walking distance to all sights. Fantastic service and excellent cocktails!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb hotel with great staff.

We really loved this hotel, every single member of the staff were so nice and professional, the room had a good feeling to it and the spa era has a superb sauna. We would only stay here when back in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with very helpful staff and Central location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was lovely throughout. Staff were excellent, very friendly and professional. Hotel is in an excellent location. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent overnight stay, Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, staff was really friendly, very nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellente impression !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location; very central to all sites.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service as always - whenever I go to La Rochelle I go to this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

christelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming place

Very nice hotel very well located with nice personnel and charm
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay to watch rugby with excellent, very friendly staff - will definitely go again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great place with very welcoming and attentive staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

AUDREY

the check-in staff were very helpful, short stay overnight, we will stay longer next time, a lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay Great service, lovely staff Lovely property right in the heart of town Delighted all round
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place

The place was excellent and all the staff could not do enough for you, we will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great hotel

Staff v good especially reception and bar
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in a superb location within the old town of La Rochelle The hotel is spotlessly clean and the staff could not be more friendly or helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this hotel. Superb position and great helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023