19 rue Jean Jaurès, 44000 Nantes

ibis Nantes Centre Tour Bretagne

Name: ibis Nantes Centre Tour Bretagne
Address: 19 rue Jean Jaurès, Nantes, 44000, FR
Price range: 57 EUR
Rating: 4

Hotel 3-star in Nantes

Presentation

The ibis Nantes Centre Tour Bretagne occupies a quiet corner of the city center, between Place Viarme and Place du Cirque, in the shadow of the tower that gives the district its name. It is often reached by tram line 3, which stops right in front.

From the lobby, the atmosphere is set. A reception open 24 hours a day, a team that seems used to the comings and goings of business travelers as well as passing visitors. You’ll see hurried suits as well as families carrying travel bags.

On the ground floor, the bar-snacking area runs without interruption. Sharing platters, artisanal jars, pizzas to split between colleagues or friends, a glass of wine that lingers a little longer than planned. A games corner has been added near the counter, enough to keep the children busy while the adults finish their conversation.

As you go up the floors, the rooms follow a simple line: air conditioning, shower room, flat-screen television. Nothing that tries to surprise, rather straightforward comfort, designed so you can put down your suitcase and leave with peace of mind. The courtyard-facing rooms offer appreciable quiet, sometimes with an open view of the cathedral. Street-facing rooms benefit from the immediate proximity of the tram, at the cost of a little more activity in the evening.

Morning starts early, from 6:30 a.m., with a generous sweet-and-savory buffet, enough to fuel a day of sightseeing or meetings before heading out to face the city center.

As for parking, there is no attached private parking: you have to rely on the public Tour Bretagne parking lot, 150 meters away, secure and covered, for an extra charge. A few minutes’ walk that has the advantage of leaving the sidewalk in front of the hotel clear and quiet.

Cycling enthusiasts will find this an ideal starting point: the hotel is labeled Accueil Vélo and sits at the crossroads of several routes, the Loire à Vélo, the Vélodyssée, and the Régalante. Enough to continue with a ride through the Nantes vineyards or a simple loop to the banks of the Erdre.

A stone’s throw away are the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, the Passage Pommeraye, and the Grand Éléphant of Les Machines. You stay here less for the hotel itself than for everything it lets you reach on foot in just a few minutes.

One last detail: if you arrive late in the evening, ask the reception directly for a courtyard-facing room; it avoids the tram noise early in the morning.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Arrived after midnight, and the receptionist found a quiet courtyard-facing room in a few minutes. Staff very comfortable in English.
Room rather small, compact bathroom, but everything was clean and the bed was comfortable.
Tram right in front of the hotel, ten minutes’ walk is enough to reach the historic center.
Bicycle rental directly at reception to head off on the Loire à Vélo, simple and quick process.
Tour Bretagne parking 150 meters away, closed and monitored, practical for avoiding driving around the center.
Varied breakfast buffet from 6:30 a.m., more than enough to leave early without lingering in the dining room.