Votre séjour — Rex Hôtel
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La propriété — Rex Hôtel
The Rex Hôtel is a practical, no-frills three-star in central Lorient, with a lobby that smells of coffee and polished linoleum. Its selling point is location: a short walk from the train station and the harbour, and a base for exploring the Côte des Mégalithes. It suits travellers who value efficiency over charm—solo sailors, festival-goers, or anyone needing a clean room near the action.
Chroniques de Lorient
Lorient was founded in 1666 as a base for the French East India Company, its name a corruption of 'L'Orient.' The 20th-century U-boat pens made it a prime bombing target in WWII, and 90% of the city was flattened. Rebuilt in functional 1950s concrete, Lorient now leans hard into its maritime identity, with a thriving sailing industry and the annual Interceltique Festival—the world's biggest Celtic music event—which draws 800,000 visitors each August.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Lorient →Meilleurs mois
June and September: warm (18–22°C), lower rainfall than July/August, and festival crowds haven't peaked or have dispersed.
Peak / Festival surge
August, driven by the Festival Interceltique (first fortnight). Hotel prices double; the Rex charges around €130–150 a night vs €80–90 off-peak. Book six months ahead.
La saison des épaules
May and October: discounts of 30–40%, 10–15°C, fewer tourists. Blustery but viable for coastal walks.
Météo & Emballage
Brittany’s climate is famously schizophrenic—four seasons in one afternoon. Pack waterproof shoes, a light windbreaker, and a sun hat; you will need all three in the same day.
Briefing de la ville — Lorient
- The new Lorient railway station concourse opened in 2025, cutting the walk to the Rex to three minutes.
- Harbour redevelopment on Quai des Indes is ongoing—some footpaths near the Cité de la Voile are diverted until October 2026.
- July 2026: the Fête de la Mer (4 July) means harbour fireworks and road closures around Place Alsace-Lorraine.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Rex Hôtel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the inner courtyard (if available). These floors avoid ground-floor street rumble from Cours Louis de Chazelles, a busy dual-carriageway near the port, and catch more light without top-floor heat. Lower floors risk passing pedestrian noise if the hotel has a bar or cafe on street level.
Rooms to avoid
Any room on the 1st floor (first floor above ground) facing Cours Louis de Chazelles — it will catch direct vehicle sound from the 4-lane road, especially delivery trucks in the early morning. Also avoid rooms adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor; thin walls in a 3-star can amplify the mechanical hum and door closures.
Best views
From the front, you get a view of the busy cours and glimpses of the port. From the back, expect a quieter outlook over Lorient’s typical low-rise townhouses. No sea view here — the address is set back from the water by ~300m.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are likely the quietest — elevated enough to reduce street racket, but not high enough to get wind noise or overhead maintenance. The top floor (probably 4th or 5th) may be hotter in summer and closer to any roof plant.
🔊 Noise notes
Cours Louis de Chazelles is a main thoroughfare with frequent buses and heavy traffic from 7am to 8pm. Weekday truck deliveries to nearby shops start around 6am. The hotel entrance is flush to the pavement, so early check-in/out creates street-level chatter. If there’s a bar on the ground floor, Friday/Saturday night noise until midnight is probable.
Insider tips
1. Ask reception for a free parking voucher if you’ve rented a car — street parking on Cours Louis de Chazelles is metered until 7pm, and the hotel may have a deal with the nearby public car park (Parking République is a 3-min walk). 2. Request a wake-up call rather than relying on the in-room alarm — some 3-star properties here have older clock radios prone to losing time after power cuts.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hôtel Facilités — Rex Hôtel
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 15–25 Mbps; login via room number and surname.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers; no digital newsstand. The building is a renovated 19th-century townhouse with a wrought-iron staircase in the lobby.
Check-in from 14:00; late check-out until 11:30 free, after 12:00 subject to €25 fee if available; early bag-drop from 10:00.
Free, on request, in a locked room near reception.
Step-free from street through main entrance; lift to all floors but no adapted rooms; bathroom thresholds are standard height.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Parking de la Gare, 150 m away, €12 for 24 h. No EV charging.
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: €1.10 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: A pre-authorisation of €50 for incidentals is taken at check-in; no advance deposit required for standard bookings.
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Church: Église Notre-Dame-de-Victoire (212 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée de Lorient (400 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Temple protestant de Lorient (602 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Sacré-Coeur du Moustoir (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Le Rex — 330 m · ~4 min walk
Jardin Mail du Faouëdic — 508 m · ~6 min walk
Le Grand Théâtre — 556 m · ~7 min walk
Manège — 159 m · ~2 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Crédit Agricole — 392 m · ~5 min walk
Pharmacie Jahier Billoir — 72 m · ~1 min walk
Afghan Market — 110 m · ~1 min walk
Lorient — 813 m · ~10 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaus at airports and tourist spots as they give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and for contactless payments; mobile pay works at most terminals. Bring cash for small markets.
Not expected in restaurants (service included), but rounding up a euro or leaving small change is appreciated. Taxis: round up to nearest euro. Hotel staff: no need to tip.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →A simple espresso at a café costs around €1.50–2.
A takeaway baguette sandwich or a bakery quiche — about €7–9.
A main course in a casual restaurant (e.g., a crêpe or pizza) runs about €12–15.
Crêpes and galettes from street stalls or casual crêperies are common and affordable (€5–8).
Supermarket chains like Carrefour, Intermarché, and Leclerc have locations within walking distance or a short bus ride.
Lorient city centre has affordable high-street brands (Zara, H&M, C&A); market shopping at the weekly Marché de la Marne (Saturday mornings) in the centre.
Compagnie de Transport Lorient Agglomération (CTL) day pass (€1.70) for all buses; from Lorient airport, take bus 22 or 24 (€1) into the city centre.
Buy a multi-ticket carnet for bus travel (10 tickets for €12). Eat lunch at a bakery for a filling meal under €7. Skip the tourist-trap restaurants on the port; go a block inland for fairer prices.
Bon à savoir — Lorient
Type C/E · 230V
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$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lorient, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Rex Hôtel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Crédit Agricole — 392 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Jahier Billoir — 72 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
Find train tickets →Lorient Airport terminal → Lorient Gare d'Échanges
💡 Buy ticket from driver with cash. The bus drops you at the train station, then it's a 10-minute walk to Ibis. Last bus leaves airport around 19:30 – after that, taxi only.
Ibis Lorient Centre → Lorient Gare d'Échanges
💡 The Ibis is right on tram line T1 (stop 'Espace 2000'). Buy a rechargeable Korrigo card from the machine at the stop – saves queuing. Single tickets valid for 1 hour transfer.
Lorient Gare d'Échanges → Quimper or Vannes (via Lorient)
💡 Not useful for airport transfers, but for day trips from Ibis, walk 10 mins to the station. Book via SNCF app for cheaper fares on the day.
Lorient Bretagne Sud Airport (LRT) → Ibis Lorient Centre
💡 Pre-book with Taxi Lorient (02 97 21 20 20) for a flat €25 rate to the centre. Avoid unmarked cars at the rank.
À propos de Lorient
Wikipedia ↗Football Club Lorient (French pronunciation: [lɔʁjɑ̃ bʁətaɲ syd];), commonly referred to as FC Lorient (Breton: An Oriant), is a French professional association football club based in Lorient, Brittany. The club was founded in 1926 and currently competes in Ligue 1, having been promoted from Ligue 2...
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at Rex Hôtel?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the inner courtyard (if available). These floors avoid ground-floor street rumble from Cours Louis de Chazelles, a busy dual-carriageway near the port, and catch more light without top-floor heat. Lower floors risk passing pedestrian noise if the hotel has a bar or cafe on street level.
Which rooms should I avoid at Rex Hôtel?
Any room on the 1st floor (first floor above ground) facing Cours Louis de Chazelles — it will catch direct vehicle sound from the 4-lane road, especially delivery trucks in the early morning. Also avoid rooms adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor; thin walls in a 3-star can amplify the mechanical hum and door closures.
Is Rex Hôtel noisy?
Cours Louis de Chazelles is a main thoroughfare with frequent buses and heavy traffic from 7am to 8pm. Weekday truck deliveries to nearby shops start around 6am. The hotel entrance is flush to the pavement, so early check-in/out creates street-level chatter. If there’s a bar on the ground floor, Friday/Saturday night noise until midnight is probable.
Which rooms have the best views at Rex Hôtel?
From the front, you get a view of the busy cours and glimpses of the port. From the back, expect a quieter outlook over Lorient’s typical low-rise townhouses. No sea view here — the address is set back from the water by ~300m.
What are insider tips for staying at Rex Hôtel?
1. Ask reception for a free parking voucher if you’ve rented a car — street parking on Cours Louis de Chazelles is metered until 7pm, and the hotel may have a deal with the nearby public car park (Parking République is a 3-min walk). 2. Request a wake-up call rather than relying on the in-room alarm — some 3-star properties here have older clock radios prone to losing time after power cuts.
What time is check-in at Rex Hôtel?
Check-in at Rex Hôtel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Rex Hôtel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 15–25 Mbps; login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Rex Hôtel?
€1.10 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Rex Hôtel?
A takeaway baguette sandwich or a bakery quiche — about €7–9.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Rex Hôtel?
Compagnie de Transport Lorient Agglomération (CTL) day pass (€1.70) for all buses; from Lorient airport, take bus 22 or 24 (€1) into the city centre.
When is the best time to visit Lorient?
June and September: warm (18–22°C), lower rainfall than July/August, and festival crowds haven't peaked or have dispersed.
Principales attractions à Lorient
💡 Best in late spring when the roses are out—bring your own sandwich; the bench by the pond is popular with locals.
💡 Arrive before 10am for the best oysters and get a crêpe from the stall at the north exit—€3.50 and the best in town.
💡 Go at dusk when the concrete structure is lit from below—dramatic and few tourists. No need to book for the free areas.
💡 Walk east along the coastal path from the beach for a 20-minute loop with views over the harbour—free and quieter than the beach itself.
💡 Skip the paid indoor section on a sunny day—the free outdoor docks and the view of the trimarans are just as good.