155 Route De Gachet, 44300 Nantes

Best Western Plus Hotel De La Regate-Erdre

Name: Best Western Plus Hotel De La Regate-Erdre
Address: 155 Route De Gachet, Nantes, 44300, FR
Rating: 4.2

Hotel-restaurant 4-star in Nantes

Presentation

Best Western Plus Hôtel de La Régate. The name sounds like a promise of spring, and the place delivers as soon as you catch sight of the water.

You get there by a road that runs alongside the Erdre, about twenty minutes from the center of Nantes. No tram, no bus stop just around the corner: here, you come by car, and that is precisely what changes the pace of the stay. The city fades away, the treetops take over, and the Château de la Gascherie appears on the opposite bank, standing there as if for the sheer beauty of the view.

The building puts stone and wood in the spotlight. Beneath the green roof, solar panels heat the water, and geothermal energy regulates the temperature of the forty-two rooms. The Green Key label is not limited to a plaque at the entrance: it is even reflected in the biodegradable cups placed on the courtesy tray.

Going up to the upper floors, the Prestige rooms look out over the valley and the château. Bathrobes, slippers, a coffee machine that does more than make instant coffee, a Bluetooth speaker that you quickly forget to switch on because the view is enough. The Deluxe rooms add a bathtub. Further on, the Cosy rooms connect to one another, practical for families traveling four abreast. Many guests mention a mattress topper that changes the game when it comes to sleep quality.

In the morning, breakfast hours vary depending on the day, from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on weekdays, a little later on weekends. Pastries, regional products, short supply chains. You can sit on the terrace if the weather allows, with the Erdre flowing below.

For dinner, you need to head to the Manoir de la Régate, right next door. It is not exactly the hotel’s own kitchen, but a gourmet restaurant run by chef Mathieu Pérou, who has been awarded a Michelin star. Reservations are recommended, and service stops on Sunday at lunchtime: better to plan your meal before setting off to explore the surroundings.

On the ground floor, a lounge bar welcomes the end of the day. A terrace with a hanging swing looks out over the water, and it is probably the place where time moves the slowest.

Outside, a jogging path runs along the river. You can also rent a boat on site and gently make your way to the château’s riding center on the other side of the water. The outdoor jacuzzi, meanwhile, is only open from April to October, more a matter of season than of status.

On the practical side, parking is free, a charging station allows you to recharge your electric car by reservation, and dogs are accepted up to twenty-five kilos, for an additional daily fee. A baby cot can be provided on request. The staff, often mentioned by first name in guest reviews, are available for this kind of logistical detail.

Late in the afternoon, around 6 p.m., the light skims across the Erdre from the bar terrace. It is the moment not to miss, drink in hand.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

A big thank-you to a staff member named Pierre, who helped us that same evening connect the electric car to the charging station.
Spacious and well-kept room, with a mattress topper that makes the bed particularly comfortable for the night.
Generous breakfast, varied buffet with pastries and mini pancakes, and comfortable beds for heading off rested the next day.
We were able to stay with our dog without any trouble on arrival; the staff was understanding about it.
Accessible entrance thanks to a ramp, practical for arriving with luggage or a stroller.