Design Hotels in Nantes: Stylish Places to Stay
Updated 10 July 2026 · 60 real hotels
Nantes offers a strong selection of hotels where architecture, interiors, and location combine for a memorable stay. Options range from a 19th-century chapel conversion in the Coulmiers quarter to a Loire-side château in nearby Vertou. Whether you prioritize a central address or a characterful setting, the city delivers well-considered accommodation at various price points.
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Nantes has quietly built a reputation as one of France's most creatively minded cities, and its hotel scene reflects that energy. Several addresses here occupy buildings with genuine architectural interest: a deconsecrated chapel, a historic mansion facing the Loire, a Haussmann-era townhouse steps from Place Royale. The result is a collection of hotels where the setting itself becomes part of the experience, long before you consider the room rate.
The city's neighbourhoods add further context. The Île de Nantes, a former industrial island now home to the famous Machines de l'Île, draws hotels that match its reinvented identity. The historic core around Place Royale and the Passage Pommeraye offers 19th-century grandeur at street level. Further out, the vineyards and estates of the Muscadet country begin just a few kilometres south, where a riverside château makes for a very different kind of stay. The addresses below cover all of these settings, framed by location and standing rather than marketing labels.
Our selection in Nantes
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Le Petit Duquesne ★ | Nantes | ★ 4.2 | 39 €/nuit |
| Première Classe Nantes Ouest - Saint Herblain ★ | Saint-Herblain | ★ 3.5 | 39 €/nuit |
| Premiere Classe Nantes Est - Saint Sebastien sur Loire ★ | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | ★ 3.5 | 42 €/nuit |
| Cerise Nantes La Beaujoire ★★★ | Nantes | ★ 3.9 | 50 €/nuit |
| Appart’hôtel Odalys City - Nantes Cité des congrès | Nantes | ★ 4.4 | 53 €/nuit |
| Zenitude Hôtel - Résidences Nantes Métropole ★★★ | Nantes | ★ 3.9 | 53 €/nuit |
| Comfort Aparthotel Nantes La Beaujoire ★★★ | Nantes | ★ 4.3 | 55 €/nuit |
| Appart'City Classic Nantes Carquefou ★★★ | Carquefou | ★ 4.2 | 56 €/nuit |
| Campanile Nantes Centre ★★★ | Nantes | ★ 4.2 | 57 €/nuit |
| Le Lieu Dit ★ | Nantes | ★ 4.5 | 59 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which Nantes hotel is best for guests who want a historic building with strong interiors?+
The Sozo Hotel, located in the Coulmiers quarter near the Jardin des Plantes, occupies a converted 19th-century private chapel. The building's vaulted architecture and original features give it a character that purpose-built hotels rarely match. It holds a 4-star rating and sits at around 136 euros per night, with a 4.7 out of 5 guest score.
Are there design-forward options close to Nantes city centre for travellers on a tighter budget?+
Yes. Eklo Hotels Nantes City Center on the Île de Nantes offers contemporary, compact rooms from around 60 euros per night and scores 4.8 out of 5 with guests. The Chachacha Hôtel in the Richebourg and Saint-Clément area and Hotel de la Cité in central Nantes both sit in the 80 to 83 euro range with the same 4.8 out of 5 rating, making all three strong value options with well-considered interiors.
What is the Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites address, and what makes it distinctive?+
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites occupies a building near Place Royale in the heart of Nantes and is associated with the French home-décor brand of the same name. A second property, Appartements Place Royale by Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites, offers suite-style accommodation directly on Place Royale from around 112 euros per night. Both properties score 4.6 to 4.8 out of 5 and appeal to guests who appreciate a cohesive, curated interior aesthetic.
Is there an option outside Nantes proper that combines countryside setting with upscale standing?+
Château du Portereau in Vertou, approximately 6.9 kilometres south of Nantes, is a 4-star property set within a Loire valley estate. At around 209 euros per night it is the highest-priced address in this selection, and it holds a perfect 5 out of 5 guest score. It suits travellers who want proximity to the city while staying in a genuinely rural, historic setting amid the Muscadet vineyards.