We stayed here for 6 nights in July. The family room was not large but adequate for my husband. teenage son and myself. The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable with good quality bedding. The hotel is centrally air conditioned and we found room temperature comfortable. The staff were very friendly, efficient and helpful.. We liked the... more

We spent two nights at the Novotel in a family room. The room consisted of a separate toilet, bath/shower, double bed (with awful pillows), a double sofa bed, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities and fridge. The staff at reception are very helpful and provided complimentary towels for the outdoor swimming pool. The pool has a sharp slope, so very... more

Stayed here on our way to the Lot ( been promised a trip to La Rochelle for years!). A very pleasant experience. 10 min walk from the old port. Room was large and quiet - even through the thunderstorm! Staff pleasant and smiley. Good breakfast. Would happily stay here again. more

Stayed here for one night. Absolutely spot-on. Nicely situated surrounded by park very short walk to the Old Port. Staff very pleasant and efficient. warm welcome. Room perfect, spacious and spotless. Thought bar prices no more expensive than the city, as La Rochelle is not cheap. Would definitely stay again. more

A great overnight stop for us with 2 young children, even though the "family room" was a tight squeeze...the pool and outdoor eating area on the edge of a charming park, a 10 minute walk from the centre, made this an ideal stopping off point on the long drive down to Bordeaux. Ample parking, clean rooms and a busy and... more

My boyfriend and I stayed here over the May bank holiday weekend 2009. It was perfectly located, close enough to the beach and the old port, but tucked away in the park for the calm and relaxing atmosphere you want from a short break. The hotel offers free private parking which is open-air but securely behind hotel gates. Personnel were... more

The Novotel is, as everyone says, incredibly handy for the old city of La Rochelle, and 10 minute's walk through the park takes you to the heart of the tourist quarter or to the harbour. The free car parking is a bonus as the city is pretty crowded, but getting to the hotel in your car can involve a circuitous... more

My wife and I stayed here three nights as part of a French touring holiday and chose it because of previous reports.We were not disappointed.The location is very convenient just 10 minutes walk from the harbour area but in a quiet location with free and plentiful parking-a real bonus in La Rochelle.Standard rooms are spotless and very well equipped.Reception staff... more

We stayed for one night in a standard room. The hotel was great and so was the room. Breakfast not so good as the coked part was not hot. Good to see that the bread was wrapped in cloth so that dirty hands do not touch the bread as people cut off a slice. All the staff were most proffessional.... more