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L'EssenCiel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Piré-Chancé with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Meeting facility
Garden
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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About the area

Map
Domaine du Château des pères, Route de Boistrudan, Piré-Chancé, Ille-et-Vilaine, 35150

What's nearby

  • Place de la Gare - 25 min drive
  • Parc Expo Rennes - 26 min drive
  • Rennes Cathedral - 27 min drive
  • Rennes 2 University - 29 min drive
  • Le Couvent des Jacobins - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Janze Station - 9 min drive
  • Rennes (RNS-Saint-Jacques) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Enigmaparc - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Villa Rossa - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Giopepe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬10 min drive

About this property

L'EssenCiel

Upscale hotel in a rural location
Consider a stay at L'EssenCiel and take advantage of a corner/local shop, a terrace and an art gallery on-site. Indulge in a massage, a body scrub and a facial at L'EssenCiel by Thémaé, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner and a Michelin star rated meal. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), train station pick-up service and an electric car charging station
  • A lift, a gift shop and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at L'EssenCiel include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and children's dressing gowns
  • 42-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and electric kettles

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • La Tables des Pères
  • Le Re-Père

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Books
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Children's robes
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 1.32 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: from approximately EUR 20 per person

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, ANCV Cheques-vacances and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

L'EssenCiel Hotel
L'EssenCiel Piré-Chancé
L'EssenCiel Hotel Piré-Chancé

Frequently asked questions

Does L'EssenCiel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is L'EssenCiel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at L'EssenCiel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at L'EssenCiel?

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

What time is check-out at L'EssenCiel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is L'EssenCiel located?

Situated in a provincial park, this hotel is 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from Parc Expo Rennes.

L'EssenCiel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Che Tun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing! Stunning views from the nest and the staff were so helpful! We ate at La Table des Pères which was also wonderful! We would definitely visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An incredible and magical hotel. Absolutely, the very best hotel I have stayed at, in France. The staff were Excellent. The property grounds is Amazing. Very clean, very safe, very quiet. Parking was excellent. We stayed in one of the modern-art-like "Pods" and it was a very unique and memorable experience. The pool/spa area was also a delight. Highest accolades possible. Thank you for an incredible stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unusual hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Amazing. Quirky hotel. Lovely room. Very quiet. Best meal ever at the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Interesting concept poorly executed.
It's a fun place to stay and if your motive is visiting the fine restaurant on site and taking selfies, then it works for a night. However whether it is due to the weight restrictions of the pods, or some financial issues, the finish of the decoration is not up to standard. This is a €300 a night hotel, and I fully expect them to increase this rate in the near future. The finish in the rooms though is akin to a €80-120 roadside motel. Cheap chip board and cheap plastic everywhere, not I do not mean anything custom designed. The double beds are two singles pushed together- unforgivable. The toilet seat the cheapest plastic you could find in Lidl middle isle. Nice to have a Nespresso machine, however 2 pods total? Most hotels would give you a selection and perhaps even a dash of milk if so desired. It is quite possible for the rooms to be plastic filled to reduce weight and yet remain stylish. However little thought has gone into this which is a shame. I do not think I am alone in saying this as well - a staff member told me he hears this often. On the plus side, the staff were wonderful and very helpful. On balance though I would not recommend staying here for more than one night, and only then if you are eating at the restaurant. Definitely do not expect any sort of finesse or smattering of luxury though as aside from the staff, this is not there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yanish, Atherton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Élisabeth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Endroit magnifique et insolite, le personnel est digne de cet endroit, gentils, très professionnel et très agréables. Super spa, piscine... On y reviendra
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
bon hotel pour un court séjour
Hotel très agréable avec une architecture futuriste un peu à l'écart de tout mais dépaysant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent séjour que ça soit hôtel ou restaurant,avec un personnel au petit soin À refaire
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicolas

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Plutôt déçue
Nous y avons passé notre anniversaire. C'était utile de le préciser pour avoir deux chocolats. C'était notre second séjour. Je trouve que les bâtiments ne vieillissent pas bien... Si la literie et le cadre sont agréables nous nous serions passé de la chauve souris écrasée dans la charnière de la fenêtre. Quand au restaurant étoilé, une flânerie à 400€ qui ne valait pas le détour... La Rôtisserie est correcte, a condition d'expliquer à la barmaid qu'un americano peut aussi être un apéritif et non un café... Bref, même si le calme et le spa était au rendez vous, nous ne garderons pas un grand souvenir de notre passage et ne reviendrons pas de sitôt...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très agréable mais un peu cher
Les chambres "nid" sont originales et très agréables, bien équipée et avec une bonne literie. Le SPA est également au top. L'environnement est également très agréable, au calme. Cela dit, le prix reste quand même très élevé en comparaison avec ce que d'autres 4 étoiles peuvent proposer. Le petit déjeuner est correcte mais avec trop peu de choix en salé à mon gout.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

mathilde

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Une petite attention pour notre anniversaire de mariage. Cela nous a fait plaisir. Par contre le petit dejeuner n'est vraiment pas a la hauteur d'un hôtel 4 etoiles.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Espectacular e inesperado
Lugar muy bonito perdido en Francia
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

emmanuel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lies

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024