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

Guesthouse with restaurant, near Saintes Cathedral

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Classic Double Room | Bathroom
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Library

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool access
  • Free area shuttle
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is CA $164
CA $188 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23

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Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Double Room | Bathroom

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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CA $139 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
15 Rue Des Jacobins, Saintes, Charente-maritime, 17100

What's nearby

  • Saintes Cathedral - 3 min walk
  • Arch of Germanicus - 7 min walk
  • Saint-Eutrope Church - 11 min walk
  • Saintes Amphitheatre - 12 min walk
  • Abbaye aux Dames - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Merignac Airport (BOD) - 77 min drive
  • Taillebourg Station - 14 min drive
  • St-Hilaire-Brizambourg Station - 18 min drive
  • Saintes Station - 19 min walk
  • Free area shuttle
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)

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

Located near a train station, La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes is a great choice for a stay in Saintes. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a terrace, a garden, and bike cleaning.

Languages

English, French, Italian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls and off-leash area available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite self parking (EUR 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
    • Free offsite parking within 325 ft; reservations required
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Transfers

    • Train station pick-up*
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Offsite

    • Free area shuttle
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Electric bike charging stations
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1600
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Bicycle parking

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.40 percent will be charged

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 6.0 per night

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs EUR 10 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes?
Yes, pets stay free. Dog exercise areas and food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 10 per night. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area, a garden, and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes like?
La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn Chambres d'Hotes is in the heart of Saintes, a short 11-minute walk from Saint-Eutrope Church and 12 minutes' walk from Saintes Amphitheatre.

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

Reviews

7.8

Good

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 Exceptional

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.
Nela, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Nicholas, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Simon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Gregory, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Heather, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

We didn’t like, the pictures from the advertisement are completely different.
Guadalupe, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
MICHAEL, 2-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

MarieClaude, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

emmanuel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A beautiful old building tucked away in the old quarter of
Simon Gardner, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Warm welcome
Lovely family, made us feel very welcome, thank you.
Sarah, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

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
@mrshughesrevie, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

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
Al, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Shared bathroom with no lock was most unsatisfactory. Evening meal with hosts was excellent.
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lee, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kevin, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, period house in the centre of Saintes. Great breakfast. Charming hosts
2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

James was very nice and accommodated our needs with parking and our stay.
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location for the restaurants etc
Excellent location and stop over , owners are very welcoming .
Peter, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A gem
A very warm welcome, into the most beautiful home of our hosts.
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location
Excellent location, very helpful owners, good breakfast
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Pamela, 1-night romance trip
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