La Rochelle

The hotel has a prestigious setting in the old port at the foot of the famous medieval twin towers straddling the entrance to the harbour, in the heart of the old town.

There are many excellent restaurants in the immediate vicinity. Facilities include a lounge and breakfast room. All 60 rooms have telephone, TV, minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and bathroom with hairdryer. Buffet breakfast

One child under 12 stays free if sharing with parents. Triple room reduction: £13, reduction April, October: £3

Just a short walk from the port, this excellently appointed modern hotel, recently upgraded to 3 star, blends well with the ancient buildings of the old fisherman's quarter, now home to boutiques and traditional market shops.

Facilities include a bar, lounge and comfortable breakfast area. All 79 rooms are air-conditioned and have bath, shower and WC, TV, telephone and hairdryer. The top floor is not served by the lift. Buffet breakfast is included.

Triple room reduction: £14. High season supplement June & September: £6. 

A real find, this brand new "designer" three star, ideally located a mere stone's throw from both station and historic Vieux Port, yet in a quiet residential neighbourhood.

The unprepossessing modern exterior belies the ultra-chic interior, where light, space and elegant sleek lines combine harmoniously in both public areas - reception, lounge, bar, even corridors - and the 76 spacious, immaculately furnished, tastefully decorated rooms. All are fully air-conditioned and sound-proofed, with bath or shower, wc, satellite tv, telephone, personal safe and free wi-fi access. Buffet breakfast

Supplement in June and September: £15