This hotel lies around 15 minutes from the island of Ré, within a short distance of the aquarium and the Musée des Automates et Modèles réduits (museum of automated dolls and reduced models) as well as the towers of Saint Nicolas and La Chaîne, which once defended the old harbour and are today well worth a visit. There is a shopping centre with around 150 shops in the near vicinity and La Rochelle airport is about 10 km away by car. This family-friendly, 2-storey hotel underwent renovations in 2004 and comprises a total of 48 rooms. Guests have access to the hotel terrace and further amenities within the hotel include a bar, a restaurant, Internet access, TV room conference and parking facilities. The calm, spacious, quiet rooms offer the ideal environment in which to sleep, relax or work. Each comes with an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, an Internet connection, a double or king-sized bed, a courtesy tray with tea, coffee and biscuits, and individually controllable air conditioning. Guests may select their breakfast from an ample buffet featuring fruits, croissants, cold meats and as many hot drinks as desired. Lunch and the evening meal may also be selected from a buffet or alternatively taken à la carte or chosen from a menu. The seasonal menus are designed to bring clients quality and freshness all year round. There is a daily special in addition to extensive buffets with starters, cheeses and desserts. From Bordeaux/ Rochefort via the A10 motorway and the RN (national road) Niort/ Nantes, take the Chagnolet exit after the Beaulieu shopping centre. From Niort/ Nantes, take the Chagnolet exit after the Dompierre-sur-Mer exit.