L’atelier du Portail 9

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about L’atelier du Portail 9? It’s tucked away on Rue du Portail Neuf – which honestly sounds way fancier than it actually is, but that’s kind of the point. This little street sits just inside the old town walls, so you’re literally a three-minute walk from Place des Lices (where that famous market happens twice a week), but you’re not dealing with the chaos of tourists stumbling around looking for the port at all hours. I mean, Saint-Tropez can get pretty intense during summer, especially when the mega-yachts roll in, but this spot feels sort of… protected from all that madness.

The hotel itself is one of those converted old buildings that actually works – not like some places where they just slapped modern fixtures into a historic shell and called it a day. The rooms have this relaxed, almost artistic vibe (hence the “atelier” name, I suppose), with exposed stone walls that aren’t just for show and furniture that looks like someone actually thought about how you’d use it. The bathroom in my room had one of those rainfall showers that didn’t feel gimmicky, which is saying something. What I really appreciated though was the soundproofing – you’d think being in the old town would mean hearing every scooter and late-night reveler, but honestly, once you close the windows, it’s surprisingly quiet. The air conditioning actually works too, which isn’t always a given in these historic buildings during August.

Here’s the thing about staying here – you’re close enough to walk to the port and all those see-and-be-seen spots like Café de Paris, but you can also easily escape to the quieter side streets when you’ve had enough of the scene. The staff seemed to get this balance; they’re helpful without being overly formal, and they know the area well enough to point you toward the good stuff. Like, they told me about this little bakery on Rue de la Ponche that opens early and has the best pain au chocolat I’ve had outside of Paris – not something you’d find in a guidebook. Parking can be tricky in Saint-Tropez (honestly, it’s a nightmare in July and August), but they have arrangements with a nearby garage, which saves you from circling the old town for an hour looking for a spot. The 8.5 rating feels about right – it’s definitely well-run and comfortable, though it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in town. Sometimes that’s exactly what you want, especially when you’re paying Saint-Tropez prices for everything else.

Many travelers prefer to book apartments in Saint-Tropez through local agencies that offer personalized recommendations and insider knowledge about the best neighborhoods for exploring the city’s rich maritime heritage.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment with full bed, 1 full bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults

Reviews

• Michiel from Netherlands (7/10)

  Central location. All facilities needed, like washingmachine, dishwasher, wifi etc.. was present.

• Suzanne from France (9/10)

  Emplacement fabuleux.
  Logement très bien équipé, très fonctionnel.
  Échange tres cordial.

• Marco from Italy (8/10)

  Posizione e comodità.

• Anonymous from France (9/10)

  L’emplacement, l’aménagement, la propreté.
  Tout était parfait.
  Nous reviendrons l’année prochaine 🙂

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