345 route de Ste Luce, 44303 Nantes

hotelF1 Nantes Est La Beaujoire

Name: hotelF1 Nantes Est La Beaujoire
Address: 345 route de Ste Luce, Nantes, 44303, FR
Price range: 40 EUR
Rating: 3.15

Hotel 1-star in Nantes

Presentation

hotelF1 Nantes Est La Beaujoire, on the road to Sainte-Luce, at the exit of Nantes’ eastern ring road.

We often arrive here after the drive, headlights in the rearview mirror, the expressway still ringing in our ears. The building is easy to spot from afar: clean façade, red-and-white sign, closed parking area behind an automatic barrier. You park the car without a second thought, it’s free, it’s enclosed, and at this hour, that matters.

At reception, someone is there. Always. Day and night, the front desk never closes, which changes a lot when you arrive at eleven p.m. wanting to drop your bags. Keys in hand in just a few minutes, you head upstairs.

The rooms are small, designed for the essentials: a double bed or two twin beds depending on the Duo or Trio formula, a flat-screen TV, a desk area just big enough to put down a bag. Nothing showy, everything is functional. The blackout curtains do their job well, and you sleep in complete darkness, even in the height of summer.

One thing to know before booking: most rooms share their bathrooms, located in the corridor, just a few steps from the door. It’s not a private bathroom, but the space is large, clean, with a hair dryer available, and housekeeping goes through several times a day. For those who insist on their own bathroom, around fifteen Cabrio rooms are equipped with one, to request at the time of booking.

On the ground floor, a drinks and snack vending machine keeps watch all night for late-night cravings. In the morning, the same room turns into a breakfast area: all-you-can-eat buffet, pastries, cereals, fruit juice, for a little over five euros. Nothing gourmet, but enough to keep you going until lunch, and you leave with a full stomach.

The location favors practicality over downtown charm. You’re here for direct access to the ring road, two kilometers from the Beaujoire Stadium and the Exhibition Park, not to stroll in front of an eighteenth-century façade. Nantes’ historic center can be reached in about ten minutes by car, a little longer by bus, with the nearest stop just a few dozen meters from the entrance. Those arriving without a car will appreciate this direct link, while those hoping to head out on foot in the evening will need to rethink their plans.

At night, despite the proximity of the expressway, the neighborhood remains surprisingly quiet. Pets are allowed for an extra fee, the outdoor terrace lets you take a five-minute break before getting back on the road, and the staff, seen in the corridors or at reception, maintain that simple, straightforward tone typical of well-run budget hotels.

One final tip: on a match night at the stadium next door, it’s better to call reception before arriving late; they’re usually happy to hold a parking spot even when it’s marked full.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Bus stop less than fifty meters from the hotel, convenient for getting into town without a car. The people at reception were really nice.
Clean room and fairly comfortable for the price. Surprisingly quiet at night, even with shared bathrooms in the corridor.
Someone at reception twenty-four hours a day is reassuring when arriving late. The closed parking area is secure.
The buffet breakfast does the job to start the day. More than enough for the six euros charged.
Well located for quick access to the ring road. The area is quiet, so you sleep peacefully despite the road nearby.
Check-in took two minutes. The staff handled our late arrival without any problem.