6 place Clémence Lefeuvre, 44200 Nantes

Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Nantes Cité des congrès

Name: Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Nantes Cité des congrès
Address: 6 place Clémence Lefeuvre, Nantes, 44200, FR
Price range: 66 EUR
Rating: 4.1

Aparthotel in Nantes

Presentation

Odalys City Nantes Cité des congrès is located on a quiet plot on Île de Nantes, just a few minutes’ walk from the Cité des Congrès and the Beaulieu Shopping Center. It is often reached by tram, the nearest station leaving barely enough time to spot the building’s understated façade.

In the lobby, reception operates day and night. The staff, used to the comings and goings of conference attendees and long student stays, know the laundry hours and the subtleties of the underground parking by heart. Guests drop off their bags, collect their keys, and head up to their floors.

The studios all follow the same layout: a large bed or two twin beds, a desk for setting down the computer, and a kitchenette with an electric hob, a small fridge, and a kettle. Enough to prepare a simple meal after a day of meetings, without depending on room service. On the upper floors, some windows frame the Loire; on the seventh, the view opens clearly onto the rooftops and the river in the distance.

One point to keep in mind before booking: the rooms are not air-conditioned. The residence relies on the building’s orientation and air circulation, which is sufficient for much of the year but can be noticeable during summer heatwaves. It is worth knowing and, in summer, asking for a floor less exposed to the afternoon sun.

In the morning, head to the breakfast room: buffet served from 7:30 to 9:30, pastries, fruit juice, and coffee available continuously. There is an extra charge to enjoy it, as with the parking or laundry, but the format is well suited to starting a busy day.

On the way back down, you pass the cardio-training room, sufficient for a short workout before a meeting, and the bike storage room, convenient for crossing Île de Nantes without waiting for the tram. The elevators, adapted for people with reduced mobility, serve all floors without detours.

The neighborhood itself remains more functional than picturesque. After 8 p.m., the streets around the Cité des Congrès empty out, and the atmosphere changes completely compared with Bouffay, the historic center, about a twenty-minute walk away. This calm suits those who come to work or simply sleep, less so those looking for activity under their windows. Le Lieu Unique, Nantes University, and the Château des Ducs de Bretagne remain reachable in about fifteen minutes, on foot or by tram.

One last tip, for those arriving late on a summer evening: open the window as soon as you enter the room, while you unpack. It cools down faster than you might think.

Summary of some positive reviews read on the Web

The receptionist took the time to point out a few places to visit Nantes without a car. Simple and quick arrival.
Room on the seventh floor with a view of the Loire. Comfortable bed, bedding suitable for several nights.
Generous buffet breakfast between 7:30 and 9:30. Hot coffee, fruit juice, and pastries in sufficient quantity.
Very close to the Cité des Congrès and the H Arena. Quiet neighborhood in the evening, easy access by tram.
Walk-in shower in the bathroom, clean on arrival. Hair dryer provided in the room.
Elevator adapted for people with reduced mobility, convenient for bringing up luggage without effort.