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Reviews of Novotel La Rochelle Centre 4 stars

Avenue de la Porte Neuve, 17000 La Rochelle, France

#16 of 43 hotels in La Rochelle

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 284 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Friendly staff, clean and delicious breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The friendly staff and the cleaninest of the entire hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    very good location and on-site parking was really advantageous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    room was cold on arrival and took quite a while to warm up

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    7.0
    Excellent apart from renovation work
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was not informed that the bar was being renovated so no where to relax or get a drink

    Clean and friendly, good spot

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    9.0
    Very nice couple of days in La Rochelle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike apart from the fault of our Sat Nav that kept sending us round in circles for twenty minutes. The lady at reception said to use the Waze app for directions!

    Within easy walking distance to the centre of La Rochelle. All the staff were very welcoming and helpful. There was also plenty of secure parking which is a big bonus. Our dog enjoyed the stay too!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    9.0
    Lovely hotel overall and a great quiet base for the parks of La Rochelle.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    I found it difficult to navigate the town from the hotel with young children and taxis' are not really used here. It would be great if the hotel had prams or buggys available to rent/loan or a small shuttle service into the central square.

    We stayed one night to explore La Rochelle, the pool was lovely - small but refreshing, service was good and lunch and drinks nice, hotel prices but still good quality. The room for the four of us was a squeeze, it was not very up to date but was clean and fine for one night. The town is a good 15 minute walk with kids and the whole area mostly pedestrianised with lovely parks with animals just round the corner. Bring a pram or be prepared to walk lots.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    9.0
    Great place to park your Campervan, have a swim and stroll into old town and
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast expensive so didn't bother

    Secure parking - walking distance from old town

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    9.0
    Very good, would stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The café I had one evening wasn’t very inspiring

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    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    8.0
    Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Easy access, easy booking and good location 10 minutes from harbour. Loads of secure parking which was great as we have surf boards and bikes on our van.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    8.0
    very nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the aircondition was very slow and didn’t feel like it was working.. when we mentioned this to the nice lady at reception she said it’s a pity we didn’t call at night because they control it from reception. it didn’t occure to us that if you have a switch in your room , you still don’t control the ac…

    loved walking to the center via the park, beautiful. big , spacious room, large bed and very nice breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    9.0
    Great stay in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn’t dislike anything about the property although the breakfast could have been laid out / displayed better .

    This has a great location with plenty of secure parking .

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    7.0
    Great position to visit La Rochelle if you require parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool area small

    Position .. great to walk into town and port area . Parking secure Friendly , helpful staff Bar and restaurant good

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    9.0
    Lovely short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location within walking distance of the city and sights and nice to have a pool to use and relax by on a warm afternoon. Breakfast was fine. Nice breads, juices, coffee.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    8.0
    Great location, but hotel needs a bit of an update!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is a little tired and could do with a bit of an update.

    Hotel was in a great position, about a 10 min walk to the port.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    9.0
    Really good place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was very wide fortunately as at either side it felt like that there was a hole (where people were sitting). The USB socket on one side of the bed wasn’t working and the side tables were tiny. The bed was placed very close to the bathroom doors and there was a lot of room on the other side of the bed. The breakfast, although very good, seemed pricey.

    The location was excellent, close to the old port, the lovely ‘green spaces’, and the town. It was clean, quite comfortable, had a pool (we arrived on the hottest day of the year), parking. The staff were friendly and helpful. There was a table and two chairs (many hotels only provide one chair). There was a kettle and mini fridge and we liked that the toilet was separate from the bathroom.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    8.0
    Great location, and easy to walk to the town
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast was great, and also good to have the ability to charge the EV whilst in the car park.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    RAS

    Situation, confort, gentillesse personnel

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    9.0
    Excellent hotel, great facilities and great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air conditioning didn’t seem to be working

    The staff at this hotel were amazing and so helpful and polite. Very different to the other two hotels we had stayed in during the week. You can always rely on a Novotel hotel.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    8.0
    The room needs an upgrade
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The aircon is not functioning well to to cool the room. The room is small for 2 adults & 2 kids. The stairs has a smell due to the unclean carpet I assume.

    Good location, free parking, swimming pool, free breakfast for kids, good package meal for kids.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    8.0
    Perfect place for a one night stop on our long journey.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room a little bit small.

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely pool. Short and attractive walk to the old town. Amazing buffet breakfast- a huge array of delicious food - hot/cold/local. Very well worth it!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    7.0
    One night stay with family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location Secure parking

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    8.0
    Fabulous service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was very cold.

    The staff were excellent.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    9.0
    Perfect halfway point, lovely city and no hassle 👍
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Second bed made the room really small

    Everything, for us this was a 1 night stay and slept great

    Stayed in July 2023

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