Troyes, FranceOld Town
Hotel La Maison De Rhodes
Medieval Templar townhouse
Medieval Templar townhouse
Twelfth-century Templar foundations ground this eleven-room townhouse, where restored timber facades enclose a quiet garden courtyard.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Twelfth-century foundations once occupied by the Knights Templar, beneath restored timber-framed facades.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Fully restored in 1998, the hotel acknowledges its history by incorporating original flagstones and Burgundy stone floors along with a pitch-perfect recreation of the half-timbered edifice.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Troyes Cathedral rises just outside, surrounded by the old town's preserved sixteenth-century lanes and timber-framed houses.
The rooms
Heavy timber beams run across the bedrooms. Bathrooms tuck generous soaking tubs beneath slanted eaves and stained glass.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool is fitted with a counter-current swim system and set against stone courtyard walls.
The spa
A wood-paneled whirlpool tub sits beside an antique brick fireplace. The private room also holds a Swedish sauna.
Restaurant
La Commanderie
Tables gather around a roaring brick hearth and candelabras for dinners drawn from local Champagne farms.
At the table
Breakfast and afternoon tea are served in the courtyard beneath a sprawling canopy of grapevines.
How it began
Named for the Knights of Rhodes who succeeded the Templars, the medieval compound later served as a convent.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.