Nantes

The architects who designed this place must have been in seventh-heaven when asked to transform a graceful old chapel into a luxury boutique hotel. — Lonely Planet

Named after a French navigator, this chic hotel with its zen atmosphere opened in 1993. The rooms have glossy wooden flooring and crisp contempory furniture. Reasonably quiet. — DK Eyewitness

Minimal design combined with unlimited access to multimedia resources makes it easy to work, play or relax. — Wallpaper

Extremely good-value modern boutique hotel with large, designer-decor rooms, beautiful bathrooms and free parking; good buffet breakfast for €10.40. €81. — Rough Guide

Within sight of the château and the cathedral, this hotel is, for the price, a perfect base in Nantes. ... The guest rooms are small but well organized. — Frommer's

Movie theaters, theaters, restaurants, and Passage Pommeraye are on the doorstep of this city center hotel. The soundproofing in the bedrooms is good. — DK Eyewitness

This cosy little establishment opposite the château actually thinks it is a castle... The bedrooms themselves have an equally royal flavour with elegant bedspreads and old-fashioned bedside tables. — Lonely Planet

Local art exhibitions rotate monthly in the lobby of this central spot featuring... rooms fitted out with purple, green and orange walls and boxy resin light fittings. — Lonely Planet

In an old but thoroughly modernized building, this hotel attracts a varied foreign clientele, drawn by homey guest rooms that are clean, bright, and simple. — Fodor's

A stay at the beautifully restored Palace of Justice building, right in the heart of historic Nantes. — Jetsetter

A modern hotel in historic Nantes, with a relaxing spa - includes breakfast and more. — Jetsetter

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Peacefully situated overlooking the St-Croix church courtyard in the heart of the old town, this clean, cheery place has a variety of room sizes, including some whoppers. — Lonely Planet

Spiffy rooms feature faux timber and edgy colour combinations like peppermint and bone, plus shag-carpeted rooms in the attic. — Lonely Planet

Against a verdant backdrop, this fine white house shrouded in greenery has an agreeable terrace and elegant interior. Modern menu that varies with the seasons. — Michelin Guide

This narrow hotel of 24 rooms with original polished floorboards is a simple little one-star place with an absolutely superstar location... just a few footsteps from the cours des 50 Otages. — Lonely Planet

Part of the Best Western group, this modern hotel is functional rather than attractive. It stands in a busy pedestrian square in the city center, well placed for visiting the sights. — DK Eyewitness

Well-managed five-star campsite, with a pool, in a pleasant tree-shaded setting north of the city centre on tram route #2 (stop “Morrhonnière”). Open all year. €25.60. — Rough Guide

Very attractive, great-value little ten-room hotel, a twenty-minute walk north of the railway station, with friendly staff, a nice garden and big breakfasts. €55. — Rough Guide