Hôtel Le Champlain
4.0 star property

Upscale hotel, walk to Bay of Biscay

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Hôtel Le Champlain

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Terrace/patio
Double Room
Terrace/patio
Bathroom
Cocktail bar

Overview of Hôtel Le Champlain

9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Bar

Check out the area

30 Rue Rambaud, La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 17000
  • Popular LocationCafé de la Paix2 min walk
  • Popular LocationFrench Coffee Shop3 min walk
  • Popular LocationL'Étudiant3 min walk
  • AirportBordeaux (BOD-Merignac)115 min drive
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Room options

Standard Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Superior Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

La Rochelle

Hôtel Le Champlain is located in La Rochelle City Centre, a neighborhood in La Rochelle, and is in a shopping district and near the beach. Bay of Biscay and Réserve Naturelle Marais d'Yves reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Natural History Museum and Aquarium La Rochelle. Maritime Museum of La Rochelle and Maison de la Mytiliculture are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • La Rochelle Hotel de Ville - 9 min walk
  • Vieux Port - 11 min walk
  • Tour St. Nicolas - 16 min walk
  • L'Espace Encan de La Rochelle - 19 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 in La Rochelle City Centre, rejuvenated in 2020
Close to Vieux Port, Hôtel Le Champlain provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • Outdoor furniture, an off-leash area, and concierge services
  • Wedding services, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends; 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
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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 center
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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 organized 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 allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 53 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hôtel Le Champlain pet-friendly?

Yes, Hôtel Le Champlain allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 53 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel Le Champlain on Apr 14, 2024 start from CA $132.2, 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.

How much is parking at Hôtel Le Champlain?

Hôtel Le Champlain doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hôtel Le Champlain?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hôtel Le Champlain?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 40 (subject to availability).

Where is Hôtel Le Champlain located?

Located in La Rochelle City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Charruyer Park and Bay of Biscay. Natural History Museum and Musee des Beaux-Arts are also within 5 minutes. La Rochelle Porte Dauphine Station is 9 minutes by foot and La Rochelle Station is 22 minutes.

Hôtel Le Champlain Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

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