Hotel de Toiras
Classic French elegance with serious historical detail. Think antique furniture, Pierre Frey and Canovas fabrics, working fireplaces in the suites, and deep claw-foot tubs. Low-key for a 5-star — no fussy formality, but clearly expensive taste throughout. The vibe attracts urban Parisians who want Atlantic air without the Riviera posturing.
Book a harbour-view room — worth the premium over garden/patio rooms given the setting
Why It Matters
The first 5-star hotel in the Poitou-Charentes region, a Relais & Châteaux member, Michelin Guide selected (2026), Gault & Millau listed for restaurant George's. The interior design is by Pierre-Yves Rochon (the same designer behind Villa Clarisse next door). Every room is individually decorated around a specific historical character linked to the island's past.
A 17th-century shipowner's mansion right on the harbour of Saint-Martin-de-Ré, the main town on the Île de Ré. Owner Olivia Le Calvez converted it into the first 5-star hotel in the Poitou-Charentes region, and the whole place feels like staying in a well-curated private home rather than a hotel. Every room is named after a historical figure tied to the island — the décor follows through with real commitment, right down to the Nina Campbell birdcage wallpaper in the Evangeline room and the Ralph Lauren fabrics in the Duc de Buckingham suite.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Deluxe Garden View Room – Jean Franck Baudoin
Soothing blue tones inspired by the island painter Jean-Casimir Franck Baudoin. Garden level with direct patio access. A smaller option but nicely calm and tucked away from the harbour activity.
Queen-size (160×200 cm) · 20 sqmDeluxe Garden View Room – Raphaël Drouard
Named for the painter who settled in Les Portes-en-Ré in 1940. Soft green tones, terracotta floor tiles, exposed beams, Canovas floral fabrics. Direct patio access. Good option for those who want flexibility in bed configuration.
King-size (configurable as twin beds) · 26 sqmDeluxe Suites – Maréchal de Toiras / Pierre Loti / Aziyadé
Three harbour-view suites at 38–55 sqm. Maréchal de Toiras features royal blue and yellow with period furniture. Pierre Loti is warm with exposed beams, cashmere fabrics, a black marble fireplace, and red/yellow/black marble bathroom — evokes the writer's exotic travels. Aziyadé draws from Loti's Turkish novel with deep red floral wallpaper and Lelièvre/Canovas fabrics. All have separate sitting areas and bathrooms with tub and shower.
King-size (180×200 cm); Aziyadé configurable as twin beds · 47 sqm
Honeymoon Suite – Madame de Sévigné
Named for the great 17th-century letter writer whose father died during the island siege of 1627. Oak parquet, moulded ceilings, damask fabrics, Carrara marble bathroom. Panoramic harbour views. First floor — staircase only.
King-size (180×200 cm) · 55 sqmJunior Suites Garden View – Vauban / Samuel de Champlain / Roger Chapelain-Midy
Three junior suites in the 'Maison des Artistes' wing overlooking the garden patio. Vauban features Toile de Jouy fabrics and architectural reproductions of his fortification plans. Champlain is decorated with antique maps and warm tones evoking the explorer's voyages. Chapelain-Midy has warm wood panelling and a living room fireplace. The Vauban and Champlain suites have a duplex mezzanine bathroom — a genuinely distinctive layout.
King-size (180×200 cm) · 40 sqmPremier Suite Harbour View – Duc de Buckingham
Named for the English Duke defeated at Saint-Martin in 1627. English elegance with Ralph Lauren fabrics, exotic wood parquet, exceptional green marble bathrooms, and a cosy duplex reading nook. Two bathrooms total — ideal for families. 50–60 sqm.
King-size (180×200 cm) + sofa bed · 55 sqmPremium Garden View Room – Nicolas Baudin / Marie Mancini / Louis Suire / Madame de Sévigné / Pierre Loti
Five individually themed rooms ranging from 30–35 sqm overlooking the aromatic garden patio. Nicolas Baudin (fresh botanical greens, Canovas floral fabrics), Marie Mancini (soft mauve with Toile de Jouy, oak parquet), Louis Suire (artist's studio feel, terracotta tiles), Madame de Sévigné (Burgundy stone bathroom, black cabochons), Pierre Loti (ochre and Siena earth tones, slate stone bathroom). Some rooms accessible by stairs only.
Queen-size (160×200 cm); Raphaël Drouard room has King configurable as twin · 33 sqmPremium Room Harbour View – Maréchal de Toiras
Pays tribute to Marshal de Toiras, who repelled the English siege of 1627. Classic elegance in luminous yellow, 18th-century furniture, oak parquet flooring, harbour view. A compact but well-appointed room for those prioritising location over space.
Queen-size (160×200 cm) · 24 sqmPresidential Suite George Washington – Harbour View
The best room in the hotel. Named for George Washington via his ancestor Nicolas Martiau, a native of Île de Ré. At 110 sqm, it has a separate living room with working fireplace, a large walk-in dressing room, Rubelli fabrics, patinated bronze details, leather accents, and Mount Vernon-inspired wallpaper. Accessible for guests with reduced mobility. Can accommodate a private dinner for 4–8 people.
King-size (180×200 cm) + sofa bed · 110 sqmPrivilege Room Harbour View – Evangeline
Decorated in soft jade tones with Nina Campbell birdcage walk wallpaper, Beacon Hill fabrics on the bergère armchairs, and Canovas curtains. Named for Evangeline, heroine of Longfellow's poem, honouring the deep link between Acadia and Poitou-Charentes. Sweeping harbour views.
California King (200×200 cm), configurable as twin beds · 40 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The owner's winery, Château Clarisse, is located in Saint-Émilion Puisseguin. Guided visits with tasting can be arranged through the hotel.
The Île de Ré has 200km of well-marked, entirely flat cycle paths through salt marshes, vineyards, pine forest, and small villages. Hotel guests can rent e-bikes or standard bikes through partner YooToo (10% discount) from the hotel entrance. Cycling to oyster shacks along the route for a midday stop is the island's signature activity.
Accompany Chef Ronan Fillatre to the local morning market to select the day's fresh fish, subject to availability. Exclusively for guests of Hotel de Toiras or Villa Clarisse. Must be reserved in advance.
Informal oyster huts line the island's cycle paths. Stop for fresh oysters with locally produced white wine — the Île de Ré is one of France's better-known oyster-producing areas. A highlight of any cycling day from the hotel.
The 110 sqm George Washington Presidential Suite can be arranged for private dinners of 4–8 guests around the working fireplace. Contact the hotel directly to organise.
The 17th-century fortifications of Saint-Martin-de-Ré, designed by Vauban and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surround the town and are an easy stroll from the hotel after dinner.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
An internal patio garden that many of the garden-view rooms and suites look onto. A quiet counterpoint to the busy harbour terrace.
Electric vehicle charging station on-site.
Valet service available each evening in front of the hotel. Given the restricted harbour access in high season, advance coordination is advised.
Heated outdoor pool at Villa Clarisse maintained at up to 26°C. Complimentary access for Hotel de Toiras guests. Free access also included with any spa treatment booking of at least one hour.
Online gift box purchase available via hotel-de-toiras.secretbox.fr
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