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Hôtel de France

2.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Saintes

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Welcome to our reception area, featuring a curved counter, comfortable seating, and a selection of local information.
Indulge in a spread of freshly baked goods and artisanal breads at the hotel's breakfast buffet.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and chair, offering a view of the outside through the window.
Enjoy the view from your balcony with a table and two chairs.
Welcome to the reception area, where friendly staff are available to assist with your stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
56 Rue Fréderic Mestreau, Saintes, Charentes Maritime, 17100
  • Abbaye aux Dames
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Saintes Cathedral
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Saintes Golf
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Saintes

Heart of Saintes.You'll find Abbaye aux Dames and Arch of Germanicus within a 15-minute walk of this Saintes hotel. Saintes Cathedral and Saint-Eutrope Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Abbaye aux Dames - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Saintes Cathedral - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Saint-Eutrope Church - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Saintes Golf - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Saintes Amphitheatre - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Saintes Station - 1 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Arc de Triomphe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Punjab - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Le Parvis - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sukhothai - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Cave passe à table - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hôtel de France

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Saintes
Hôtel de France offers its guests coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This Saintes hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hôtel de France offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Saintes hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German

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Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM; EUR 9 per day; reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 8.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 5.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.90 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 9.00 per day (16 ft away; open 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 8.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Hotel France Saintes
France Saintes
Hôtel France Saintes
Hôtel de France Hotel
Hôtel de France Saintes
Hôtel de France Hotel Saintes

Frequently asked questions

Does Hôtel de France have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hôtel de France.

How much does it cost to stay at Hôtel de France?

As of Jul 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel de France on Jul 21, 2025 start from $81.39, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hôtel de France offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hôtel de France, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children.

Is there a casino at Hôtel de France?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hôtel de France?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Hôtel de France?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hôtel de France have a pool?

Hôtel de France does not have a pool.

Does Hôtel de France have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hôtel de France to downtown Saintes?

Hôtel de France is 0.7 mi away from Saintes.

Hôtel de France Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 93 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ronald, Medford Lakes

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location only if you are using the train. Otherwise, too far from the nice part of town. The hotel is seedy at best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Clémence

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gracia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Servane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

très correct

Accueil sympathique, literie un peu dure, manque de prises dans la chambre. Petit déjeuner copieux
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

thierry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La responsable qui s'occupe de l'hôtel est très attentionnée et au service de ses clients.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Laetitia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre qui avais une odeur de renfermer, vu pas jolie du tout. Propreter nul, il rester de la nourriture sous le lit et sous les barre de chaffage et saleter bordure de fenetre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christophe

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bjorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good 2* hotel in Saintes

Basic hotel with good value and location in Saintes. Clean room and good beds. The owner is very friendly and wants to provide a good service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour agréable Bon accueil à l ´hôtel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

MICHEL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons été bien accueilli. La chambre est très propre. Le seul inconvénient est la douche qui est très étroite.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Romuald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un peu loin du lieu où je souhaitai aller mais sinon très bien accueillis. Et accès hôtel facile. Salle de petit déjeuner très lumineuse. D'ailleurs, le petit déjeuner excellent. Tranquilité dans le lieu de Saintes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marie Francoise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dommage que la réception ne soit pas ouverte entre 11h et 15h. Un peu cher .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOSSELIN

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personne a l’accueil très sympathique, de bons conseils pour trouver un restaurant, la chambre familiale était propre et la sale de bain plutôt récente et spacieuse
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabien

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Awa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

PATRICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel agreable et calme

Hotel agreable et calme . Emplacement pratique proche gare , commerces et centree d'interet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

lescop

Stayed 1 night in May 2023