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Les Gens de Mer

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20 Avenue du General de Gaulle, 17000 La Rochelle, France
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Les Gens de Mer
Ranked #20 of 45 hotels in La Rochelle
3.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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London
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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We used Les Gens de Mer as a quick overnight stopover during a road trip. We chose the hotel as it had parking and I'd heard that parking was tricky in La Rochelle. I was a bit nervous about how close it was to the station, as in my experience, most stations are where the dodgy types hang out, but... More

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hastings
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 25, 2010

Arriving in the rush hour of La Rochelle after a two hundred and odd mile drive, we finally dropped the car in a public car park and set off on foot to locate the hotel. Arriving at the reception desk we stood for about three minutes whilst an arrogant young man messed around with a computer screen. When he did... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2010

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2009
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The location of the hotel is excellent, being close to the railway, port and old town. However, it is on a main road and the lack of double glazzing made it a tad difficult to sleep especially as we could not get the shutters to work - we were roadside. Room was basic and sufficent for a 1 night stay,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2009
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A few minutes walk from the train station. 5-10 minutes walk from the old port and centre-ville. Also not far from the aquarium and certain other museums. I opted for a "comfort" room. Came with twin beds and another smaller kids bed. Had a balcony too. Very spacious, very clean, very comfortable. The bathroom was a little bit poky. The... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 6, 2009
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I was exhausted from traveling and this hotel is just about a 5 minute walk from the train station and bus terminal. That was a huge bonus as I didn't want to take a taxi and we had several bags. The hotel is basic. But, it does have the internet at a very reasonable cost. We didn't have their breakfast;... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2009
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Excellent location between the very grand railway station and the harbour. We loved La Rochelle. This hotel is OK, rooms are a bit small, decor a bit tired but a fair price and as a convenient base to sleep in it is fine. If I was looking for a hotel to spend some time in there must be better ones

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Russia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 7, 2009
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this hotel is very close to station, clean and nice....

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 3, 2008
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Beautifully refurbished 1950's moderne hotel in a nautical theme. Friendly, helpful English-speaking staff. Fantastic 7 euro breakfast with smoked salmon, pastries, fruit, cheeses, etc. Best hotel value we saw in France, 2 nights at this clean fresh quiet hotel was not enough! An easy stroll to everything including the train so no need for taxis. Ask for a balcony room.

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20 Avenue du General de Gaulle, 17000 La Rochelle, France
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