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Hotel Chais Monnet & Spa

Cognac, Poitou-Charentes, France · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits

Hotel Chais Monnet & Spa

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. 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,…

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.

What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily Full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
  • $100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Stays of 4+ nights will also receive one complimentary 30-minute treatment, per person at Chais Monnet Spa, once per stay (no cash value if not used)
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.

In the know

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.

The property, in facts

The facts, as the supplier files them
Where50 Avenue Paul Firino Martell, Cognac, Poitou-Charentes, France
CategoryCity Hotel
Property typeHotel or Resort
Rooms92
Room types6
Nearest airportMérignac (BOD) · 62 miles
Advisor programmeVirtuoso
StyleCasual
Known forLandmarks, Local Immersion, Wellness

Rooms and suites

  • Jean Gabriel Monnet Suite — Spacious and stylish, the Jean Gabriel Monnet Suite is a private sanctuary covering 1830 sq ft, with its own kitchen, dining room and large reception room.…
  • Premier Guest Rooms — Our “Premier” guest rooms have been decorated with chic, contemporary furnishings and feature five-star luxury amenities including bathroom products by…
  • Deluxe Guest Rooms — Our “Deluxe” rooms offer a serene and elegant space with five-star luxury amenities including bathroom products by Fragonard and complimentary wifi. From 302…
  • Suites — Our Suites have been beautifully decorated to create a soothing ambience with soft, luxury fabrics and plush furnishings. Each suite features its own living…
  • The Pavillon — Ideal for longer stays, the Pavillon offers a 430 sq ft studio apartment and 12 additional 2 to 4 room apartments. Available for a minimum stay of 3 nights,…
  • Junior 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…

In the room

Air Conditioning · Coffee/Tea Maker · Internet Access · Kitchen · Mini Bar · Safe · Sitting Area

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