MAISON DES AMBASSADEURS - La Rochelle 43, rue du Minage 17000

43 Rue Du Minage, La Rochelle, 17000 France

In La Rochelle (La Rochelle City Centre)

9.4

Excellent

Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

The property is a centrally located luxury hotel steps from the Natural History Museum and Charruyer Park, offering a full-service spa, outdoor pool, restaurant and bar, garden, library and fireplace in the lobby, plus many nearby water-sport activities (sailing, scuba, windsurfing) and concierge/tour assistance; it is also pet-friendly and provides airport shuttle and limited on-site parking.

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Breakfast available (surcharge)

Parking (limited spaces)

Pets allowed

Pool umbrellas

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Property Description

A stay at Maison des Ambassadeurs places you in the heart of La Rochelle, steps from Musée des Beaux-Arts and New World Museum. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Natural History Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Charruyer Park.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Cable programming along with DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

City Centre La Rochelle - 0.3 mi
Le Port de la Rochelle - 0.4 mi
La Rochelle Ile de Re Airport (LRH) - 2.3 mi
City Centre Rochefort - 18.0 mi
Rochefort Saint Agnant Airport (RCO) - 20.7 mi
The Buiscuit Factory - 25.0 mi

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a surcharge, guests may use a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a sauna, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services.

Nestled in the heart of La Rochelle and set in an 18th-century building, Hôtel Résidence de France is just a 5-minute walk from the Old Harbor and offers a 24-hour front desk as well as a concierge service. In the evening, guests can sip a drink at the piano bar or on the property's terrace. Guests can also relax in the hotel's lounges or along its outdoor heated swimming pool.

Local Attractions

ALSTOM (5 kilometers), SOLVAY OPERATIONS - RHODIA (5 kilometers)

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:30 PM - midnight

Check-Out 11:30 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2015

Floors: 3

Rooms: 54

Non Smoking Rooms: 54

Handicap Rooms: 0

Suites: 29

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 4

Total Taxes: 10.00%

Total Misc Fees: $2.00 USD

Check-In Instructions:

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

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Banquet hall
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Bicycle rentals on site
Boat tours nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
By ocean
Check In: 3:30 PM - midnight
Check Out: 11:30 AM
Children's pool
Computer station
Concierge services
Designated smoking areas
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Elevator
Fireplace in lobby
Food and water bowls
Free newspapers in lobby
Full-service spa
Garden
Golf lessons available nearby
Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Laundry facilities
Library
Limo or town car service available
Luggage storage
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Multilingual staff
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Number of restaurants - 1
Parking (limited spaces)
Parking height restrictions apply
Pets allowed
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Professional property host/manager
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Sailing nearby
Sauna
Scuba diving nearby
Self parking (surcharge)
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Snack bar/deli
Snorkeling nearby
Stair-free path to entrance
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Television in common areas
Terrace
Tours/ticket assistance
Train station pickup (surcharge)
Water skiing nearby
Wedding services
Wheelchair accessible parking
Windsurfing nearby

Airport & Shuttle Info

Merignac (194 kilometers), Chateau Bougon (146 kilometers), Laieu (5 kilometers)

Yes! There is an airport shuttle.

Local Shuttle Info:

Breakfast Information

Our breakfast is available for €17 per person (for children up to age 17, breakfast is complimentary). Our breakfast buffet is served in an elegant dining room, with fully dressed tables.

Pet Friendly?

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Parking Info

The hotel is located in the town centre. As such, we have several options for car parking. You may park in the hotel courtyard for unloading (or our porter will be happy to help). However, if you are staying for several days, we recommend you use our underground car park. We must warn guests that there are a limited number of spaces, so we recommend you reserve in advance. Street or underground parking costs €20 per day.

Internet / WiFi

Free WiFI

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property. Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 29 for adults and 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) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
Parking height restrictions apply.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Maison des Ambassadeurs

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:30 PM - midnight based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:30 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Maison des Ambassadeurs have?

There are 54 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Maison des Ambassadeurs?

Yes, they have 4 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Maison des Ambassadeurs?

Our breakfast is available for €17 per person (for children up to age 17, breakfast is complimentary). Our breakfast buffet is served in an elegant dining room, with fully dressed tables.

What parking is available at Maison des Ambassadeurs?

How much does internet cost?

Free WiFI

Is there a pool at Maison des Ambassadeurs?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Residence de France is the only hotel in the town centre with a swimming pool ! The pool is small (7.5m x 3m, depth 1m/ 25 ft x 10 ft, depth 3 ft.), but perfect for holiday use. The water is treated with chlorine. It is heated all year round to 27° C (80° F) and can be used in winter, although it is closed during the coldest months. It is particularly suited to children, who won’t be out of their depth. It is also suitable for simple relaxing, as there are underwater seats. Our swimming pool is located in the garden, where you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon on sun loungers, beneath the gazebo with a book from our library, or surfing the internet, or why not sip a cocktail from our bar menu ?

Is Maison des Ambassadeurs pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed.

Is there shuttle service at Maison des Ambassadeurs?

Merignac (194 kilometers), Chateau Bougon (146 kilometers), Laieu (5 kilometers)

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Maison des Ambassadeurs

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Maison des Ambassadeurs.

Feel free to use the Maison des Ambassadeurs meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in La Rochelle event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

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