Hôtel La Marine

“Perfect Port Position”

This lovely hotel couldn’t be situated in a more enviable location with prime views of Port Vieux. You enter through a doorway nestled between two restaurants and climb 2 flights of stairs to get to reception which is manned between 3pm and 8pm. The welcome was warm and friendly and we were kindly… more

This lovely hotel couldn’t be situated in a more enviable location with prime views of Port Vieux. You enter through a doorway nestled between two restaurants and climb 2 flights of stairs to get to reception which is manned between 3pm and 8pm. The welcome was warm and friendly and we were kindly helped with our luggage to our room. There is no lift so travel light especially if like us you were on the top floor. Our room was lovely, spacious and very well equipped. Our large bathroom had a glass half wall between it and the bedroom which may not suit some guests. The bed was super comfy with quality crisp linen and good pillows. There is a table and chairs looking out over the port, the perfect place to relax with a coffee or even a glass of wine taking in the stunning view. Breakfast is served in the room at your agreed time, we upgraded our breakfast to included ham/cheese and eggs along with the continental selection. Very tasty and good value, really set us up for the day. The hotel is small and well equipped, there isn’t a bar or communal area however with us only staying 2 nights it really wasn’t an issue for us. Great stay, climbing 4 flights of stairs was absolutely worth it for the fabulous view.

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“Positive stay but some warnings”

We stayed in a charming room with a view of the marina. It was definitely a positive experience, but there are some caveats. The hotel has no parking and it is not possible to stop there to drop off luggage. We parked in secure, paid parking which was a seven minute walk from the hotel. Also, t… more

We stayed in a charming room with a view of the marina. It was definitely a positive experience, but there are some caveats. The hotel has no parking and it is not possible to stop there to drop off luggage. We parked in secure, paid parking which was a seven minute walk from the hotel. Also, there are steep stairs to climb in order to get to the reception desk. The WiFi in our room did not work at all. The restaurant below the hotel had very good Italian food and great views of the harbor.

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“Great Location and Stay at La Rochelle.”

Hotel La Marine is centrally located in the heart of La Rochelle’s old port, just above the iconic promenade and easily accessible from the train station. The hotel faces the harbor, offering a scenic and vibrant atmosphere. Despite being on a busy street, the room was well soundproofed thanks to … more

Hotel La Marine is centrally located in the heart of La Rochelle’s old port, just above the iconic promenade and easily accessible from the train station. The hotel faces the harbor, offering a scenic and vibrant atmosphere. Despite being on a busy street, the room was well soundproofed thanks to double-glazed windows. It was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful, offering great local tips and recommendations. Although the building is historic, it has been recently and tastefully modernized. We weren’t able to connect to the WiFi from our room, despite it being available. Also, there was no mini bar fridge (to store food) or bottled water to drink. All in all, it’s a Bead and Breakfast, with not much amenities. It’s a great place to stay in La Rochelle, especially for its cleanliness, modern design, and unbeatable location.

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“Positives and negatives”

A difficult place to review as the hotel has some big positives and some equally big negatives. My room overlooked the harbor, big, light and with what seemed like a fairly new bathroom behind. All positives and at the price I paid very good value. Breakfast arrived each morning, the staff are extr… more

A difficult place to review as the hotel has some big positives and some equally big negatives. My room overlooked the harbor, big, light and with what seemed like a fairly new bathroom behind. All positives and at the price I paid very good value. Breakfast arrived each morning, the staff are extremely accommodating and that view will be enough to win many over. But then the negatives, Two steep staircases and two heavy doors up to reception. While my room might have been refurbished, the corridors make most budget hotels public spaces look like the Palais de Versailles. The wifi isn’t great, the room smelt of cigarettes, but that might be the cafe below. The hours that the front desk is available - there’s a big gap in the middle of the day, does cause issues. So with a mid afternoon train and an eleven o’clock check out I had to pay for a bag storage facility that the front desk suggested. The bed clothes are a bit odd - the place has a little hippy/hostel vibe at times - and there’s a lack of useful electrical ports. Clue, if something like the TV doesn’t work scrabble around the back and see if someone hasn’t unplugged it. And it’s not just the stairs that make it challenging if you are older. Both the entrance to the room and the entrances to the bathroom and toilet had some good sized steps. Choosing a star rating for this is difficult. Should it be two, because of the issues and in particular the fact that the reception isn’t staffed that much or should it be four because it’s a huge light room overlooking the harbor at a very good price.

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