19 Allée Du Commandant Charcot, 44000 Nantes

Aparthotel Adagio Nantes Centre

Name: Aparthotel Adagio Nantes Centre
Address: 19 Allée Du Commandant Charcot, Nantes, 44000, fr
Price range: 86 EUR - 187 EUR

Aparthotel in Nantes

Budget
With parking
Romantic stay
Design
Pets allowed
4 stars
Accommodation with kitchen

Presentation

Imagine yourself opening the curtains of your studio onto the light oak flooring that captures the morning light, the same light that makes the slates of the Château des Ducs de Bretagne shimmer, exactly 100 meters from your door. The castle is so close that you can make out the sculpted details of its towers from your window.

You are in the Graslin-Commerce district, this historic center where 18th-century facades stand alongside the windows of contemporary shops. The TGV station is 500 meters away, north exit, which allows you to arrive from Paris and reach your studio in five minutes on foot. The tramway passes at the end of the street, and yet, once the door to your apartment is closed, the double glazing makes the noise of the city disappear.

The Aparthotel Adagio Centre Nantes occupies a modern building classified as a 4-star tourist residence, with its 120 studios spread over several floors. Air conditioning operates throughout the building, which transforms your summer nights: you set the temperature to your liking and wake up refreshed even in July, when Nantes experiences its hottest days.

Each studio features wood flooring, white walls warmed by ochre and brown touches. Lamps arranged in the lounge area create various atmospheres depending on the time of day. The sizes range from 20 to 47 m² depending on whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, or as a family of four. The larger studios include trundle beds that unfold to accommodate children without cluttering the living space.

The kitchenette occupies a corner of the studio, equipped with ceramic hobs, a dishwasher, a refrigerator, and a microwave. You’ll find complete tableware, utensils, and even a cleaning kit. This means you can stop by the Talensac market (a fifteen-minute walk) to buy mogettes, churned butter, and rustic bread to prepare a typical Loire Valley lunch. Or simply reheat dishes you bring back from one of the neighborhood restaurants.

The bathroom includes either a bathtub or a shower, depending on the studio. The toilets are separate in most units, which makes life easier when traveling with others. A hair dryer is mounted on the wall, and you are provided with a full set of linen (towels and sheets).

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property with a speed that allows you to work comfortably if you are on a business trip. A desk with a lamp occupies a corner of the studio, placed near the window to benefit from natural light. Each studio also includes a personal safe and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

The reception is open 24 hours a day, allowing you to arrive at any time, even after a late TGV. The staff will store your luggage if you arrive before check-in time or if you want to enjoy Nantes a few hours longer on your departure day.

The private underground parking solves the issue of parking in this dense city center. You go directly down to your covered and secure spot for an additional fee. For those traveling by bike, the establishment holds the "Accueil Vélo" label, with facilities adapted for bicycle parking and maintenance.

In the basement, the fitness room is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. The machines are regularly updated and the space remains lightly used, especially in the morning. Right next door, the sauna is freely accessible, allowing you to relax after a day of walking through the cobbled streets of the historic center.

Each morning, the breakfast buffet is laid out in the common room. You’ll find pastries, fresh bread, cold cuts, cheeses, fruits, fresh juices, and hot drinks. This breakfast is not included (free for children under 16 provided an adult from the apartment takes it), which gives you the freedom to try local bakeries or prepare your own coffee in your kitchenette depending on your morning mood. Snack and drink vending machines complement the offerings for afternoon cravings.

Six studios adapted for people with reduced mobility are available at no extra cost. The establishment also welcomes pets upon presentation of a rabies certificate, so you don’t have to leave your four-legged companion behind during your stay in Nantes.

The Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Cathedral stands 400 meters away, with its flamboyant Gothic facade overlooking Place Saint-Pierre. The Miroir d’Eau, an artistic installation that turns part of the quay into a reflective surface, is located 300 meters away, right on the banks of the Loire. In less than ten minutes on foot, you can reach the Cité des Congrès if you're attending a professional event.

The Île de Nantes stretches out across from the residence, on the other side of the river. You can get there by crossing the Anne-de-Bretagne bridge and discover the Machines de l'île, those spectacular mechanical creations including the Grand Elephant, which strolls along the former shipyard warehouses. On Sunday mornings, the Petite Hollande market enlivens the Versailles quays, a fifteen-minute walk away, with its stalls of local products and farmers from the surrounding areas.

For a nature break, the Erdre flows north of the city center. You can reach its banks in twenty minutes on foot and follow the path along this river that François I reportedly called “the most beautiful river in France.” Further on, the Parc de Procé unfolds its 12 hectares of lawns and century-old trees, while the Parc du Grand Blottereau, located to the east, features themed gardens from around the world.

Restaurants cluster around the residence. The Rue de Strasbourg, just steps away, is lined with terraces where you can taste Muscadet sur lie accompanied by rillettes from the Sarthe. The Bouffay district, a ten-minute walk away, gathers places where you can enjoy gâteau nantais with rum, rigolettes (fruit-filled candies), and berlingots. Some restaurants specialize in grilled meats, others in French bistro cuisine, and you’ll also find vegetarian and international options.

The Natural History Museum is housed in a building 800 meters from the residence, while the Museum of Fine Arts displays its collections 600 meters away, in a 19th-century palace. The Maillé-Brézé, a former fleet escort ship turned naval museum, is moored on the Loire a fifteen-minute walk away. You can board and explore the passageways, engine room, and command post of this military ship that served until 1988.

The tram network makes it easy to travel to outlying neighborhoods. Line 1 takes you to the Stade de la Beaujoire if you're attending an FC Nantes match. Line 2 reaches the university campus and the university hospital if you're visiting someone. Night buses run on weekends to get back after an evening in the Hangar à Bananes bars or the clubs on Rue de la Réole.

The property also holds the “Kids Friendly” label, with a special family guide full of nearby activities given to you upon arrival. This guide lists playgrounds, children’s workshops at the castle, guided cruises on the Erdre, and routes adapted for young ones at the Machines de l'île. A high chair and a baby bed are available free of charge upon request.

The self-service laundry operates in the building, allowing you to travel light and wash your clothes during your stay. The business corner provides a computer and printer if you need to handle urgent documents. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays in the studios, not on weekends: this is the very philosophy of the aparthotel, which offers the independence of an apartment while maintaining certain hotel services. If you prefer daily service or an additional cleaning, the team can arrange it upon request for an extra fee.

You stay here for a discovery weekend, for a week of family vacation, for a multi-day business trip, or simply as a stopover between Paris and the Atlantic. The equipped kitchen offers the autonomy of an apartment, the 24-hour reception provides the flexibility of a hotel, and the location 100 meters from the castle places you at the geometric center of historic Nantes. You set down your bags on the light oak flooring, adjust the air conditioning, and your Nantes stay begins.

Some activities and discoveries near this aparthotel

Book your ride on the Grand Elephant of the Machines de l'île for a 45-minute walk 12 meters above the ground in the former shipyards, then explore the Machines Gallery and the Marine Worlds Carousel across three levels
Take advantage of the Nantes Pass 24h, 48h, or 72h which includes access to museums, monuments, public transport, and cruises on the Erdre, with more than 50 services included in this practical and economical package
Follow the green line painted on Nantes sidewalks that connects 60 remarkable sites along a 15-kilometer route, from the castle to the Île de Nantes via the Jardin des Plantes
Have lunch or dinner at La Cigale, the 1895 Art Nouveau brasserie classified as a historical monument, located on Place Graslin, a 10-minute walk away, to enjoy seafood platters and homemade gâteau nantais in a decor of ceramics and mosaics
Stroll on Sunday morning at the Petite Hollande market on the Versailles quays, 15 minutes on foot, where local farmers offer their fresh products between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Get off at the Chantiers Navals tram stop and cross the Anne-de-Bretagne bridge to discover the Hangar à Bananes and the new Magmaa Food Hall with its 9 world cuisine kiosks prepared with local products

Summary of some positive reviews read on the web

The location is great, right across from the train station and two minutes from the castle, which allows you to do everything on foot without wasting time on transport
The staff at the reception is very welcoming and professional, always available to help even late at night or early in the morning
The studios are spacious and well equipped with everything you need in the kitchen, the full set of dishes and utensils really allows you to cook comfortably if you want to
The small children's area in the lobby with books and toys is a thoughtful touch, and the free hot drinks all day from the machine are a real plus
The air conditioning works well throughout the residence, the beds are comfortable and the cleanliness of the apartments is impeccable
The value for money is fair for a stay in the city center with private parking and a gym, especially for families who benefit from the space and autonomy