The Maison des Ambassadeurs, La Rochelle’s historic hotel and only 5 star hotel, celebrates the travels of French Ambassador Albert Bodard, La Rochelle’s most famous son, through its personal style, elegant décor, refined cuisine and eclectic bar selection
The bar and lounge evoke the ambiance of Albert Bodard's salons where he received guests complete with a majestic period fireplace.
A selection of local wines and food celebrate the heritage of La Rochelle . A choice selection of cocktails and a seasonal menu are inspired by the four corners of the globe making the bar a place for everyone to enjoy.
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A cuisine with influences from South America, Asia and France.
We also have a fantastic World wine cellar to pair with your starters, mains, and desserts.
The outdoor areas, combined with a dipping pool and spa, bask in the Atlantic sun with comfortable seating areas surrounded by the garden’s lush vegetation.
The spa offers state of art hammam, sauna, relaxation beds.
A selection of face and body treatments as well as massages are available for one person or a couple in one of our private massage rooms.
The setting is inspired by the Charente Coast with lights colored woods, regional materials and relaxion areas overlooking the hotel’s dipping pool.
This spirit of Ambassador Bodard is celebrated in the 58 rooms and suites found in the hotel’s two buildings. A carefully chosen color palate evokes the tones of the salt flats and ocean while the rooms’ large windows frame relaxing city or garden views. The room decoration was designed for the modern traveller, in the spirit of a French home with all the comfort of a 5 star hotel.
The Maison des Ambassadeurs is a few steps from the historic covered market, where locals gather amidst the vegetable stands to choose seasonal produce. Take one of the hotel’s electric bikes and ride to the New Port to watch the sun set over the Fort Boyard. From picnics, sailing cruises to oyster farm visits and reservations in the cities best restaurants, our staff is always available to make your experience unique, for don’t forget you are at home and Ambassador Bodard would not have it any other way.
The outdoor areas, complete with a dipping pool and spa, bask in the Atlantic sun with comfortable seating areas surrounded by the garden’s lush vegetation.
