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Les Chambres de l'Abbaye

Baroque hotel near Musée d'Archeologie

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Meeting facility
Lobby
Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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11, Place de l’Abbaye, Saintes, Charente-Maritime, 17100
  • Arch of Germanicus
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Saintes Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Saintes Amphitheatre
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Saintes

Heart of Saintes.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Musée d'Archeologie and Arch of Germanicus. Also, Saintes Cathedral is within half a mile (1 km) and Saint-Eutrope Church is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Arch of Germanicus - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Saintes Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Saint-Eutrope Church - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Saintes Golf - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Saintes Amphitheatre - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Saintes Station - 11 min walk
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Au Bistrot des Halles - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tall Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Arc de Triomphe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Terrasse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Le Té Gé Vé - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Les Chambres de l'Abbaye

Baroque hotel near Musée d'Archeologie
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 2799 square feet (260 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Les Chambres de l'Abbaye. Free self parking is available.

This Baroque Saintes hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2799 sq ft of conference space
  • 260 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1047
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Les Chambres de l'Abbaye offers 33 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include slippers and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • 30 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.40 percent will be charged

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 continental breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Les Chambres de l'Abbaye to the airport?

Les Chambres de l'Abbaye is 49.4 mi (53-min drive) away from the La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Les Chambres de l'Abbaye have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Les Chambres de l'Abbaye.

Does Les Chambres de l'Abbaye offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Les Chambres de l'Abbaye, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 12 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Les Chambres de l'Abbaye?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Les Chambres de l'Abbaye?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Les Chambres de l'Abbaye?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Les Chambres de l'Abbaye have a pool?

Les Chambres de l'Abbaye does not have a pool.

Does Les Chambres de l'Abbaye have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Les Chambres de l'Abbaye to downtown Saintes?

Les Chambres de l'Abbaye is 0.5 mi away from Saintes.

Les Chambres de l'Abbaye Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Interesting place to stay

Super interesting place to stay. New bathrooms. Very clean. Nice staff. Decent breakfast. Rooms have very basic amenities - not surprising given the place’s origin, but there isn’t even any soap in the bathrooms - no way to wash your hands except to use the mystery bottle of body wash (?) in the shower. The place isn’t expensive, so basic is fine, but maybe a few more amenities (like some soap, tissue, an extra towel or two) would be nice?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Advertised as a comfort room with bath/shower room, well yes it had a bedroom and a shower, unfortunately this is a prime example of “style over substance”, it’s not finished to a good standard, from untrained wooded sections on the shower room door, to a sink that has obviously been badly hung, large unhygienic gaps in the sealant, a loose floorboard at the foot of the bed, so you catch your foot in it in the night if you go to the toilet, the bed is anything but comfort, very high in the centre, makes you roll towards the edge, finally I wish we had not bother with breakfast @12€ per person, fruit bruised and battered, weakest coffee I have ever had, and staff constantly checking their mobile, as we had already had communication problems we decided to continue our trip rather than wait for someone to complain to. I almost forgot the most annoying bit, fire alarm sounded at 5.30 pm went on for 15 minutes, no sign of the “guardian”, when it stopped we eventually returned to our room, never did hear if it was safe, no communication at all.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bella

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a former abbey partially converted to a hotel . There is an awesome cathedral on the property and the most unique musical carousel that allows you to play instruments as it turns. We had rooms with showers although there are also less expensive rooms with showers down the hall. The main commercial street with restaurants etc is a 10 minute walk. Free parking; no TVs. Extremely restful and charming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Manasi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Totally unique experience, but not in a heatwave

This is a property unlike any I have ever stayed in before. The abbey is almost 1000 years old and is filled with music. Musicians are hosted there and practice all day long amidst a calm and shady courtyard. An amazing restaurant sits just outside the abbey doors. This would be absolutely divine in the autumn or spring. It was not divine during a summer heatwave. The day we arrived, the temperature in Saintes passed 40 degrees C (104 F). The abbey does not have AC (understandable) and did not provide fans (less understandable). We had the one room with a private bath, but this was humid and the shower stall was very small--which made it difficult for tall people to use. It was also still above 30C when we tried to sleep for the night. We could not leave the window open very widely because of mosquitos. So we did not sleep well. The staff was lovely, though the nature of the property means that the reception is staffed for only a few hours a day. The breakfast was also good and filling. Overall, this is a wonderful property for Classical Music lovers during certain times of the year. I would avoid it during the summer, unless the staff is able to provide strong fans or some other cooling for rooms.
Abbey grounds
Hallway with rooms of hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

João

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and room. The abbaye is beautiful and the rooms are very quiet. Good parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Tranquil stopover.

We stayed one night. The abbey was beautiful and very peaceful. Amazing to stay in such an old building with great features such as vaulted ceilings. Our room was simple but had all our needs. Was a bonus to have private bathroom but there were plenty of bathrooms it seemed. We booked full breakfast but you could choose to have just coffee and croissant and pay less if desired. Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

catherine, Napa ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A special place for our family. Our daughter was baptized at the Abbey 12 years ago. The sleeping rooms were a lovely surprise, with robes and a few other amenities. This was my first time with shared bathrooms but there were many available. Hotel is in walking distance to restaurants, shops. About 5 minute walk to Saintes train station. Will happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

Peaceful Retreat

Staying in an Abbey was a lovely and unusual experience. The building had a calmness about it. The room was simple and comfortable, and clean. The reception team were welcoming, and on site parking plentiful. The town of Saintes is right on the doorstep, and a pleasant place to spend an evening.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

Beautiful building so much character and history

A lovely location, short stroll into city centre. Ample free parking. Immaculately clean. So nice to stay somewhere so different.

8/10 Good

peter, st Yrieix la Perche

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A unique experience

If you've ever stayed in an F1 hotel in France you'll know that the rooms are just big enough for an overnight stay and the showers and toilets are somewhere down the corridor and shared by all. Well, imagine the same thing but instead of brightly coloured plastic the whole place is made of solid stone block.Such is the case here. It is , of course, a converted Nunnery (hence the name) so the rooms aren't that big, but what it lacks in facilities it makes up for in charm and quirkiness. There is a music school upstairs, so in the corridors you can hear the practising of violins or flutes, or whatever they are using that day - it' quite pleasant really - but the walls and doors are so thick that you don't hear anything once inside. I wouldn't mind staying there again. it make a change from lots of identical, characterless hotels rooms.

8/10 Good

Marie Ghislaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
J'ai aimé la situation centrale qui nous a permis de visiter les environs facilement. Par contre arrivés le samedi en fin d'après midi, on ne nous a pas indiqué que nous ne pourrions pas visiter l'abbaye le lendemain dimanche matin et que la boutique serait fermée.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BERNARD

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lieu magnifique, calme et unique, bon accueil, où l’esthétique de pierre varie en fonction du soleil : très beau!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myongsok

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

wilfrid

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine

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

Magique

Le lieu est simplement magique , de toute beauté , où règne le calme , sa majesté , ce qui peut être surprenant ce sont les douches et toilettes partagées , selon la chambre choisie mais d'une très grande propreté . La visite de l'abbaye en prime , vraiment un beau moment !
La chambre on ressent déjà la paix intérieure
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marc

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

10/10 Excellent

pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lieu. agréablement surprenant tres bien situe pour découvrir la ville de Saintes bonne initiative pour aménager un bâtiment probablement à l'abandon
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024