Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location within walking distance of centre
Free private parking
Very comfortable beds / good room comfort
Friendly and helpful reception and restaurant staff
Consistently praised breakfast
On-site pool and useful amenities (water coolers)
Cons:
Occasional drainage smells, blocked drains and gurgling noises
Isolated cleanliness issues (cobwebs, hair in drain) and maid intrusion report
Some rooms lack separate shower or cooling
Pool reported as cold by some guests
A few guests feel price is a bit high
Limited restaurant menu at times

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Generally clean rooms reported but multiple mentions of drainage smells, hair in drain, cobwebs, gurgling and evacuation issues reduce the score slightly.
Service
8.8
Staff frequently described as welcoming, helpful and excellent (reception and restaurant praised); occasional comments about impersonal reception balance the very positive feedback.
Location
9.1
Repeatedly praised as an ideal location for visiting La Rochelle — short walk to centre, park setting and convenient for leaving the car; location is a standout strength.
Room Quality
8.1
Beds repeatedly described as extremely comfortable and rooms spacious, though some guests note bathrooms too close to beds, no separate shower in some rooms and inconsistent cooling.
Amenities
8.4
Free private parking, pool, water coolers and breakfast facilities are positives; some issues noted (pool described as cold despite heating, some rooms lacking cooling).
Value for Money
7.8
Several guests mention good value, but a number note the price feels a bit high for the season or for some issues experienced.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Breakfast is frequently described as excellent and varied; restaurant quality/value is positive but a few guests note limited menu options at dinner.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall sentiment is positive: excellent location, comfortable beds, good breakfast and friendly staff, tempered by occasional maintenance/cleanliness and minor amenity issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:05

Property Description

Luxurious Stay near La Rochelle's Old Town

Modern Comforts: Enjoy soundproofed rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. Relax in front of the flat-screen TV after a day of exploring.

Delicious Dining: Indulge in regional cuisine at the on-site restaurant or unwind in the garden terrace café. Don't forget to grab a drink at the hotel bar.

Convenient Location: With free private parking and proximity to the Old Port, Novotel La Rochelle Centre is the perfect starting point for your city adventures.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at Novotel La Rochelle Centre!

Important information:

Please mention in your reservation the total number of guests per room.

The property offers meal delivery in rooms for breakfast, lunch and diner.

The swimming pool is heated in summer.

Please note that a baby cot is available upon prior request and subject to availability.

Please note that children under 16 years old can enjoy breakfast for free.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Nov 2, 2026 until Sun, Apr 4, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LRH

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1775 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 8.3
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PIERRE • family_with_children • fr
9
Bonne adresse à La Rochelle pour un week-end touristique
Pros:

Bon emplacement pour visiter la ville et la zone pietonne. Literie très confortable. Restaurant d’un bon rapport qualité-prix

Cons:

Accueil assez impersonnel.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Emmanuelle • family_with_children • fr
7
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
K
Kim Ping • extended_group • gb
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
K
Ksenia • family_with_children • be
8
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Françoise • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Sebastien • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Wouter • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Nice breakfast

Cons:

No separate shower

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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piero • couple • es
10
Hotel perfecto en todo sentido!
Pros:

Todo nos gustó. El personal de recepción y restaurante 10/10. El gato NOS FASCINO!

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
S
stephane • family_with_children • fr
8
Bon hôtel
Pros:

L emplacement, proche du centre-ville.
Parking gratuit.
Le lit king size

Cons:

L'intrusion de la femme de ménage à 9h00 sans frapper.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
E
Emmanuel • couple • fr
9
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
H
hans • couple • nl
9
Aanrader
Pros:

Perfecte locatie op loopafstand met parkeerfeciliteit

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
C
Christine • couple • fr
8
Parfait pour une étape à la Rochelle
Pros:

Parking gratuit
Toilettes séparés
Plateau courtoisie
TV

Cons:

La salle de bain trop proche du lit

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
A
Alison • couple • gb
8
Comfortable and good location
Pros:

Location

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
J
Johannes • couple • nl
8
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
E
Equiknox • family_with_children • nz
8
Pros:

Car parking, & location to central LaRochelle. Adequate breakfast, nice staff.

Cons:

No room cooling availability. Could be noisy in car park late at night.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Ted • family_with_children • gb
5
Pros:

Good location to city, excellent breakfast.

Cons:

Smell resonating from drainage in bathroom, we had to remove hair from bath drain before it would empty, absolutely disgusting.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
E
Emma • couple • gb
10
Great location, private parking, dog friendly and excellent reception staff
Pros:

Very welcoming helpful staff at reception

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
P
Pouliot • couple • ca
8
Pros:

Très bien

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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PAUL • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

Decor, location

Cons:

Gurgling noises from sink

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee