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Hotel Chais Monnet & Spa

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A Leading Hotels Of The World hotel. Rialto is a Virtuoso agency: book this hotel direct at the VIP rate for benefits that can include priority room upgrades, hotel credits, and more.

As Cognac’s first five-star hotel, the Chais Monnet Hotel & Spa has the ideal setting: a former cognac trading house on the banks of the Charente River. Converted 19th-century warehouses – conjoined by cool glass-and-iron structures – are now home to 92 sunny, softly appointed rooms (some with original oak beams) and a starred gastronomic restaurant, Les Foudres, an intimate, underground venue lined with wooden barrels. Relax on the rooftop terrace or in the spa’s hammam before a bespoke Olivier Claire therapy. Don’t miss live jazz and rare vintage pours beneath the vaulted ceiling of Le 1838, housed in the old cooperage.

50 Avenue Paul Firino Martell, 16100 Cognac, France
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Hotel Chais Monnet & Spa

About Hotel Chais Monnet & Spa

Insider tip

Pedal through the bucolic Charente countryside on a Peugeot bike (completed with picnic basket), or visit the nearby vineyards in one of the hotel’s classic roll-top Citroën 2CVs.

In the hotel’s own words

Located in the very heart of Cognac city, just a few steps from the most prestigious cognac houses, and spread over two hectares, Hotel Chais Monnet & Spa has become one of the most prestigious places of the region. The famous architect Didier Poignant has worked to breathe new life into this beautiful heritage site, turning it into a real luxury 5 star hotel.

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Hôtel Chais Monnet & Spa is an exceptional establishment of 92 rooms and suites. With its stunning fine-dining restaurant Les Foudres one Michelin star, its contemporary brasserie La Distillerie, the elegant Café Angélique, and its stunning Jazz Bar 1838, the hotel also has an exceptional space dedicated to wellness and beauty, offering an amazing spa, a fitness room, a jacuzzi, a 25m indoor/outdoor swimming pool, a sauna and a hammam. Hotel Chais Monnet & Spa promises guests a unique experience of luxury, relaxation and serenity.

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  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Stays of 4+ nights will also receive one complimentary 30-minute treatment, per person at Chais Monnet Spa, once per stay
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

6 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Deluxe Guest Rooms
Our “Deluxe” rooms offer a serene and elegant space with five-star luxury amenities including bathroom products by Fragonard and complimentary wifi.
302–409 ft²
2Premier Guest Rooms
Our “Premier” guest rooms have been decorated with chic, contemporary furnishings and feature five-star luxury amenities including bathroom products by Fragonard and complimentary wifi.
420–506 ft²
3Junior Suites
Our Junior Suites are spacious and elegant, combining comfort with sleek design and cutting-edge technology. These suites are designed to accommodate up to three adults and feature five- star luxury amenities including bathroom products by Fragonard and complimentary wifi.
Members only
4The Pavillon
Ideal for longer stays, the Pavillon offers a studio apartment and 12 additional 2 to 4 room apartments. Available for a minimum stay of 3 nights, the apartments are fully equipped to ensure that your stay is as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
Members only
Suites
Size
5Suites
Our Suites have been beautifully decorated to create a soothing ambience with soft, luxury fabrics and plush furnishings. Each suite features its own living space and dressing room, and is equipped with five-star luxury amenities including bathroom products by Fragonard and complimentary wifi.
Members only
6Jean Gabriel Monnet Suite
Spacious and stylish, the Jean Gabriel Monnet Suite is a private sanctuary, with its own kitchen, dining room and large reception room.
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

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What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

What Virtuoso amenities does Hotel Chais Monnet & Spa include?

Booked through Rialto, a stay at Hotel Chais Monnet & Spa includes Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability; Daily breakfast for two per bedroom; $100 hotel credit per stay; Stays of 4+ nights will also receive one complimentary 30-minute treatment, per person at Chais Monnet Spa, once per stay; Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability.

What room types does Hotel Chais Monnet & Spa offer?

Hotel Chais Monnet & Spa lists Deluxe Guest Rooms, Premier Guest Rooms, Junior Suites, The Pavillon, Suites, Jean Gabriel Monnet Suite. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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