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La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes

Guest house near Saintes Cathedral in Saintes

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Property grounds
Hallway
Classic Double Room | Bathroom
Library

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
15 Rue Des Jacobins, Saintes, Charente-maritime, 17100
  • Saint-Eutrope Church
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Saintes Amphitheatre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Abbaye aux Dames
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Suite

Suite

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Double Room | Bathroom

Classic Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Saintes

Heart of Saintes.With a stay at this Saintes guesthouse, you'll be steps from Saintes Cathedral and within a 10-minute walk of Musée d'Archeologie. Arch of Germanicus and Saint-Eutrope Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Saintes Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Saint-Eutrope Church - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Saintes Amphitheatre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Abbaye aux Dames - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Saintes Golf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Saintes Station - 19 min walk
  • Merignac Airport (BOD) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Au Bistrot des Halles - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Mie Câline - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Garden Ice Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Punjab - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Les Remparts - ‬2 min walk

About this property

La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes

Guest house near Saintes Cathedral in Saintes
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Saintes guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1600
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free area shuttle
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 6.0 per night.

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.

  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 6.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
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, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash.

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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 91 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nela

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were driving from the UK to the south west of France and wanted somewhere to stay en route. What a wonderful surprise this place was. The house is a big, beautiful, old (really old!) property with very generous rooms and lovely ensuite bathrooms. The hosts are very welcoming and generous. Saintes - who knows why that big town is not more widely known as a tourist destination. Incredible architecture, lovely river walks, greta places to eat. And the best bit - we have 2 large excitable dogs who were allowed to stay too! I cannot recommend this place more highly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this accommodation very late in the day and after a quick phonecall to the property after making the booking, we were given clear instructions on how to get there. The owners waited for us and directed us to their property. We were given a very warm welcome after a very long day. The property is very quirky which we absolutely loved. The bedrooms in the property were very clean and very well presented. We were given very good reccommendations by the owners for food and drink and both were excellent. We loved our stay there and enjoyed talking with the owners about the property over a fresh french breakfast. Thank you Armande, Monique and Jim!!

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely 16C old house in the centre of Saintes bags of character and very friendly, informative hosts. A little rickety due to its age but this just adds to the charm. Bottom line is that we would be happy to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness

Quirky

If you like old and quirky this will be ok for you. Charming hosts but the Madame was unwell and the promised parking had been flooded. Out of season visit so it would have been better if they cancelled and we found an alternative.The room is on top floor of a period home,it is bnb not a hotel. Room- no headboard, no bedside tables, no tea/ coffee/ kettle, no lock on door- 2 flights of stairs to access. Parking on street nearby very expensive and not secure.We stayed 2 nights and it was a question of topping up the machine - around €40. No pool or restaurant as listed by hotels.com.( we didn’t require either but it is misleading). We are English, period buildings very common to us, we have lived in several much older! On the plus side it was nice and warm as weather freezing and you can take dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business trip with the family

On a business trip to Saintes with the family, the Red Door Inn is located right in the heart of town, with beautiful old building and quaint streets. We used the secured underground parking just a 5 minutes’ walk away and left the car there for a few days. The house is very traditional and full of character, the room was a good size, very comfortable, warm and homely. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We will stay there again if we return to Saintes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This B&B is easy to find by foot on Rue de Jardins. It's a 14th century townhouse owned by an American expat family. Armand is bilingual and very informative regarding the sites to see in Saintes. She is also a delightful and attentive host, and a textile artisan to boot! My room was ample in size, rustic with a beamed ceiling, and a sizeable in-suite bathroom. Breakfast was served in her wonderful garden, in the shadow of Saint-Pierre Cathedral. I would definitely stay here again. Thanks Armand!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Guadalupe

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t like, the pictures from the advertisement are completely different.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The propritors Monique, Jack and Armond were wonderful. So helpful and kind. Loved our bedroom in this 500 year old home. We were right in the old centre of town. We walked every where in this enchanted midevil town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

MarieClaude

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

emmanuel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Simon Gardner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful old building tucked away in the old quarter of
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

Warm welcome

Lovely family, made us feel very welcome, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

@mrshughesrevie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful, unique historical building in the heart of Saintes, only a few moments walk from the river and cathedral. Monique and her husband are glorious hosts, the delicious breakfast is served in their hidden garden. A fabulous find and one we hope to return to
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Al

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

Quirky B and B

Quirky b and b close to centre of town in an old house in a quiet street. The church bells do stop at night! Attractive garden where we had breakfast and were invited to make use of in the afternoon. We had an en suite, but design means you can hear (and see) just about everything. Nice breakfast with homemade jams and fresh orange juice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shared bathroom with no lock was most unsatisfactory. Evening meal with hosts was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Charming authentic ancient building

Hotel is very different from a normal hotel. It is an amazing old property, we stayed in the suite which had an amazing roll top bath looking out of a window at an ancient church opposite. Total privacy as on the top floor and no windows opposite. The room was great and the keys are like something out of Harry Potter. Hosts were very kind but not intrusive. The garden makes for a lovely breakfast spot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although it was a short, one night stay, we were so happy to have discovered La Porte Rouge. It was wonderful to stay in a historic place that, while obviously protective of its rustic charm and aesthetic, still had comfortable and very accommodating rooms. To make great things greater, our hosts were so hospitable, kind and easy to talk to, even helping us weary travelers find a great meal (Restaurant 29) when most places were closing for the evening. Again, it was a short stay, but one we wished was longer. La Porte Rouge is certainly a place to come back to.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, period house in the centre of Saintes. Great breakfast. Charming hosts
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great location for the restaurants etc

Excellent location and stop over , owners are very welcoming .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A gem

A very warm welcome, into the most beautiful home of our hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent location

Excellent location, very helpful owners, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim, London

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

Full of character, a small family B&B hotel

Really enjoyed my 1 night stop over while driving through France. Top floor room nice and warm in December. No TV but there is WiFi and from their central location plenty of bars and restaurants a short stroll. Hotel and central area is mostly pedestrianised (no traffic noise), be prepared for parking a short walk away. Access is by knocking on the red door. Thanks to Annette, Armande and James for their hospitality, who also kindly spoke excellent English.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

Don't miss this charming stopover.

Not every day you stay in a 16th century residence. Thoroughly charming and characterful with a "fairy garden". Owners are very helpful and welcoming, and the age of the property does not affect the modernity and comfort of the guest rooms with excellent bathrooms and very comfy beds. Bang in the middle of the pedestrianised ancient quarter, but ample public parking 5 mins walk, which is free from 17.00 to 08.00.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017