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The Originals City, Hôtel des Arènes, Saintes

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Consider a stay at The Originals City, Hôtel des Arènes, Saintes and take advantage of a garden, a bar, and conference space. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Comfort Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Twin Room | Desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Comfort Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room, Mobility Accessible | Desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room, Mobility Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a nightstand, and a window with red curtains.

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Saintes is home to The Originals City, Hôtel des Arènes, Saintes. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Biscay and Royan Beach, while Abbaye aux Dames and Les Lapidiales are cultural highlights. Planet Exotica and Association Hermione-La Fayette are also worth visiting. Visit our Saintes travel guide
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6 Rue Du Docteur Rene Laennec, Saintes, Charente-Maritime, 17100

What's nearby

  • Royan - Tentes de Plages
    Royan Beach
    38 min drive - 25.6 miles
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    Saint-Georges-de-Didonne Beach
    40 min drive - 26.8 miles
  • Saintes Amphitheatre
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Saintes Golf
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Saint-Eutrope Church
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Saintes Station
    9 min drive
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Scorsese
    3 min drive
  • Royal Saintes
    15 min walk
  • Cafétéria E.Leclerc
    4 min drive
  • Burger King
    15 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; EUR 11.90 for adults and EUR 8.90 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 753 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
If planning to arrive after check-in hours, guests should contact the property in advance to receive check-in instructions.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 22 and January 7.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.75 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 11.90 for adults and EUR 8.90 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Originals City, Hôtel des Arènes, Saintes pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Originals City, Hôtel des Arènes, Saintes?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Originals City, Hôtel des Arènes, Saintes?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Originals City, Hôtel des Arènes, Saintes located?

Situated in Saintes, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Saintes Amphitheatre, Saintes Cathedral, and Musée d'Archeologie. Arch of Germanicus and Abbaye aux Dames are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Originals City, Hôtel des Arènes, Saintes Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 283 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Florian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely surprised with our stay, the team was lovely, room super clean and in a quiet location. Breakfast was bang on too. Will be back for an overnight stop if required.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Great place for a one night stopover!

Receptionist was welcoming and friendly and spoke excellent English. Good recommendations for places to eat not too far away. Ample free parking. Fairly basic hotel but very clean and quiet. Excellent for a one night stopover on a long journey.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Welch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pity no restaurant for evening meal
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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4/10 Poor

Allan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A/C could climate to 24 degrees celsius. Not much of a help as the outside temperature was 22… The room could really do with a cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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4/10 Poor

Jimmy

Disliked: Room comfort

Snoring. Boring. Thin A** Towels.

The check-in was done through a 'key ATM' outside the building. The area was very weird and there were people hanging out in the parking lot. There were ZERO hotel staff anywhere in sight. We checked in through an ATM and it dispensed our key. The room was incredibly small and the towels and other items were thin and cheap. We were literally just stopping for 6-8hrs of sleep on a longer drive up to Paris...so it is what it is. But it was a sketchy hotel. We could hear the guy in the next room snoring through paper thin walls. We heard him through our headboard on the other side of the wall. My wife had to turn on a noise machine on her phone for us to fall asleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel très agréable, personnel très sympa et accueillant, accepte les chiens , petit déjeuner nickel , prix très raisonnable, chambre spacieuse pour voyage en famille , parking gratuit et facile d’accès , pharmacie juste à côté si besoin , centre ville de saintes très proche , nous reviendrons
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accueil impeccable, chambre spacieuse sans bruit
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel super confortable, il manque la restauration sur place, dommage. Personnel agréable. Je recommande.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

SONIA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chambre propre mais un peu vieille. Accueil excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Bertrand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre simple et propre .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
tres bien, tranquille
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La chambre est parfaite et le personnel aimable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hussain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Très bon accueil et hôtel sympathique
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Personnel absent le soir, borne d’enregistrement dehors après 21h. Chambre nécessite une très grosse rénovation. Petit déjeuner moyen, hôtel bien placé proche autoroute et hôpital.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pierrette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambres spacieuse ,tres bonne literie, personnel tres Sympathique ,petit déjeuner variées
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Brice

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Petit déjeuner sommaire. La chambre est très spacieuse et les literies confortables, cependant la propreté est perfectible.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Felix

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy básico , básico
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bon accueil, manque juste un petit frigo dans la chambre.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Virginie

Liked: Staff & service
Hôtel pas hyper propre. Lézard mort depuis plusieurs jours devant la porte, au vu de son état de dessèchement. Pas super clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Étape relais.

Tout est ok, sauf...... obligés de dormir avec 22degre. Le thermostat ne descend pas plus bas.... Pas top! Je ne sais pas comment font les personnes qui sont un peu sourde. Le son de la télé est bloqué sur 12....on entend casi rien...un minimum de 15 pour le volume serait très bien. Pour le reste, R.A.S.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A 5 mn du centre de Saintes. Très pratique
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Séjour à l’hôtel moyen

Matelas très dur Joint de carrelage de douche en partie noir Chambre mal insonorisée
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien avec une literie incroyable. Seul bémol le petit-déjeuner est très cher, 11.90€ par petit-déjeuner et par personne. Vraiment très cher même s'il y a de tout. A savoir : ils nettoient les chambres tous les jours malgré le petit écriteau ne pas nettoyer donc je pense qu'il faut le signaler à la réception.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien, très pratique
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon accueil. Hotel calme. Buffet du Petit déjeuner bien garni.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025