Hotel
Mama Shelter Rennes
Rennes · Ille-et-Vilaine
Set in the former Hôtel de la Monnaie in the heart of Rennes, Mama Shelter Rennes is a 4-star hotel with 119 rooms, restaurants, a rooftop, an indoor pool, a spa, sauna, hammam, hot tub, gym and karaoke.
- Rating
- 4 stars
- Rooms
- 119
- Suggested time
- 1 to 3 nights
- Type of place
- Hotel
- Atmosphere
- Lifestyle, festive and design-led, blending Rennes heritage, the Mama Shelter spirit, friendly dining and music.
- Getting there
- A stone’s throw from the Place des Lices and the historic centre of Rennes; the station is about 1.6 km away and public transport is close by.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 9/10
- As a couple
- 9/10
- With friends
- 10/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 9/10
- Reduced mobility
- 9/10
These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.
About
Mama Shelter Rennes stands at 3 place de la Trinité, a stone’s throw from the Place des Lices. This 4-star lifestyle hotel has 119 rooms in the former Hôtel de la Monnaie, with a festive, design-led spirit. Room categories include Medium Mama, Large Mama and XXL Mama, family rooms, connecting rooms and accessible rooms. Rooms offer high-quality bedding, a smart TV with films on demand, a desk, air conditioning, organic toiletries, a safe, Wi‑Fi and, in some rooms, heritage features. The MamaSkin spa has a heated indoor pool, a sauna, a hammam, a hot tub, massages and Seasonly facials, on booking. The gym, reserved for hotel guests, has treadmills, bikes, weights and a yoga area. There are also 3 karaoke rooms, a rooftop, DJ sets and live music, brunch, event spaces and an inner courtyard. The Mama restaurant, rooftop and bars, including the Mamm’s Bar, serve homemade food, signature cocktails and brunch. Breakfast is served from 7am to 10.30am and cost €21 per adult and €10 for under-12s in 2026. The hotel has no car park; the nearest is the Les Lices public car park. Pets are allowed at no extra charge, subject to the hotel’s policy, but not in the spa, pool or gym. The hotel is wheelchair accessible, with 6 accessible rooms and an accessible pool. Nearby: the Place des Lices, the historic centre of Rennes, the Place Sainte-Anne, the Couvent des Jacobins, the Parlement de Bretagne, the Prairies Saint-Martin and Rennes station.
Highlights
- A lifestyle hotel with everything you need to explore Rennes on foot, plus a genuine wellness area, lively dining and unusual leisure spaces.
- Mama Shelter Rennes occupies the former Hôtel de la Monnaie.
- 119 rooms, including 6 accessible rooms, 17 family rooms and 18 connecting rooms.
- The indoor pool is heated all year round.
- The hotel has no private car park.
- Its restaurants, bars and leisure spaces also make it a popular spot with locals.
Practical information
- Address
- 3 place de la Trinité, 35000 Rennes
- Food
- The Mama restaurant, rooftop and bars, including the Mamm’s Bar; homemade food, signature cocktails, brunch and DJ sets.
- Breakfast
- Breakfast from 7am to 10.30am; €21 per adult and €10 for under-12s in 2026.
- Parking
- No hotel car park; the nearest is the Les Lices public car park.
- Pets
- Pets allowed at no extra charge, subject to the hotel’s policy; not allowed in the spa, pool or gym.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible; 6 accessible rooms and an accessible pool.
Tips on the spot
- Compare the direct rate with flexible offers, and check whether breakfast is included.
- Read the cancellation conditions of your exact rate before paying.
- Book early for rooms with a view, balcony or terrace.
- Mention any mobility needs before your room is allocated.
- Tell the hotel before arrival if you are travelling with a pet.
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- Check reception hours if you are arriving late, and the restaurant hours for an evening arrival.
- Confirm parking if it is limited, paid or by reservation, and the charging point for an electric car.
- Book spa treatments early and check the access conditions: age, dress, booking and supplement.
- Ask for a quiet room if you are sensitive to noise.
- Check the tourist tax and any extras not included.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main types of accommodation?
Medium Mama, Large Mama, XXL Mama, family rooms, connecting rooms and accessible rooms.
Can I request a room with a particular view?
Yes, when a category explicitly includes a view. Book it as such rather than relying on a request at check-in.
Does the hotel have a spa or wellness area?
Yes: the MamaSkin spa, with a heated indoor pool, sauna, hammam, hot tub, massages and Seasonly facials, on booking.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes, a heated indoor pool.
What other activities or services are available?
3 karaoke rooms, a rooftop, DJ sets and live music, brunch, event spaces, an inner courtyard and cultural and festive events.
Can I eat on site?
The Mama restaurant, rooftop and bars, including the Mamm’s Bar; homemade food, signature cocktails, brunch and DJ sets.
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