Located close to L'Espace Encan de La Rochelle and Vieux Port, Mercure La Rochelle Vieux-Port provides a marina, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this hotel. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, GAEE, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
Located on the waterfront, Mercure La Rochelle Vieux-Port is in La Rochelle City Centre neighborhood and is connected to the convention center. Ile de Re Bridge is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Vieux Port and Port des Minimes. L'Espace Encan de La Rochelle and Minimes Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Motor boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our La Rochelle travel guide
Quai Louis Prunier, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, 17000
What's nearby
Tour St. Nicolas
5 min walk - 0.4 km
La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Aquarium La Rochelle
2 min walk - 0.2 km
L'Espace Encan de La Rochelle
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Vieux Port
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
La Rochelle Station
8 min walk
La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
18 min drive
Restaurants
Belle du Gabut
4 min walk
Café du Nord
4 min walk
Amiral Café
4 min walk
Les Petits Pains
4 min walk
Café du Bassin
4 min walk
About this property
Mercure La Rochelle Vieux-Port
Upscale hotel near Vieux Port
Located close to L'Espace Encan de La Rochelle and Casino Barriere de La Rochelle, Mercure La Rochelle Vieux-Port provides a marina, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this hotel. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, GAEE, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and ocean views. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
A seasonal outdoor pool
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
A bike on site, express check-out, and babysitting (surcharge)
A gift shop, 9 meeting rooms, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All 150 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Free toiletries and hair dryers
42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and heating
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–9:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Mercure La Rochelle Vieux-Port?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure La Rochelle Vieux-Port on Nov 8, 2026 start from CA $139, excluding 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.
Is Mercure La Rochelle Vieux-Port pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 16 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 17.90 per day. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Mercure La Rochelle Vieux-Port?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 30 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Mercure La Rochelle Vieux-Port?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 30 (subject to availability).
Where is Mercure La Rochelle Vieux-Port located?
Located in La Rochelle City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of L'Espace Encan de La Rochelle and Vieux Port. Casino Barriere de La Rochelle and University of La Rochelle are also within 1 mi (2 km). La Rochelle Station is 8 minutes by foot and La Rochelle Porte Dauphine Station is 24 minutes.
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Reviews
Mercure La Rochelle Vieux-Port Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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This hotel is highly recommended, walking distance from the train station and close to restaurant and shops. I would definitely stay here again in the future.
Super location. Restaurant staff are delightful and very helpful. We were staying with our dog & he was allowed to join both outside then inside (it became too chilly to sit outside for dinner). Choice is good, reasonable price for a hotel and good quality. Breakfast was very good, it’s popular even out of season so would imagine it’s a bit of a crush if really busy.
Rooms are basic but nice, would be handy to have bedside tables both sides and USB points. Very clean. The outside terrace was handy but furniture not the most comfortable.
Pool is a good length to swim, gets a bit busy and would imagine sun beds are a challenge to source at peak times. You walk through water to get to the sunbed which is fine if intending to get wet but meant my partner had to sit in the other area as he wasn’t set up for swimming. Overall would recommend particularly for location.
Friendly staff, lots of helpful ideas and information available. Really clean, great facilities and really good location for exploring La Rochelle . We travelled with a dog , and whilst understandably not allowed near pool area he was allowed in the adjacent outdoor lounge area which was lovely and ideal, meaning we could use all facilities ourselves . Loved the free gift for dog and free cold water stations throughout hotel with commitment to no single use plastics, parking easy and place really had a good vibe. Only thing to be aware is don't use sat nav to find access to hotel car park, access is easy but via restricted road at front of hotel, sat nav sends you to retail park behind. We will definitely stay here again in future .
Room was nice and clean, balcony was over looking the pool and had the sun in the morning
As there was 2 of us could have done with 2.of each of the complimentary soft drinks
We didnt have food or drink at the hotel
Property next to the aquarium, super well located. Breakfast is great, I had the occasion to also have lunch at their restaurant and food was really good. Pool area is nice, the staff is really kind. I would recommend this hotel for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Arwen
Feb 28, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location and pleasant staff however room was very small. No fridge and although there was a kettle and tea provided there were no cups. Comfortable bed though
The entire hotel was completely remodeled and everything feels new. Location is great, food is great, staff is great. Rooms are large and comfortable. Breakfast buffet is amazing. So excited to see "American coffee" available!
Staff were fantastic, especially the bar staff. Very welcoming and friendly. Hotel was spotless and quiet. The pool area was really nice. Lovely bedrooms (in hindsight I should have booked a larger room, as was a bit tight, but totally my own fault). Cleaned every day, towels replenished. Really nice location. Within walking distance of everything.
Very nice hotel in a great location overlooking the harbour and adjacent to the aquarium. Comfortable room and bed, the room was nice a clean with good facilities. Reception staff were excellent helping my wife with a lost iPad left in a sister hotel in Rouen. Private parking, take a ticket on entry and pay at the barrier when leaving. Would recommend.
Fabulous stay, great friendly staff. Very clean and comfy hotel with easy access to fresh drinking water. Has a small gym, a swimming pool and posh bar. My only issue is that with lost property they aren't proactive in informing the guest that they have found your items. Once with my wallet when I described that I had lost it and the person said nothing was handed in without checking and when I insisted she checked, found it straight away with my room number on the postit with my name. Should have been made aware earlier. As too my charger.