27; Rue Du Chemin Rouge, 44300 Nantes

Sure Hotel by Best Western Nantes Beaujoire

Name: Sure Hotel by Best Western Nantes Beaujoire
Address: 27; Rue Du Chemin Rouge, Nantes, 44300, FR
Price range: 63 EUR
Rating: 4.25

Hotel 3-star with spa in Nantes

Presentation

The Sure Hotel by Best Western Nantes Beaujoire has settled on the northern edge of the city, between the Exhibition Center and the lawns of the Parc Floral de la Beaujoire, just a few minutes from the ring road. Guests often arrive by car, after leaving the bypass, with a seminar file under one arm or a suitcase for two days at a trade fair. The façade makes no attempt to surprise. It is inside that the hotel finds its pace.

From the lobby onward, the atmosphere is that of a house running at full capacity: a multilingual team at the desk, a steady flow of business travelers and passing families, a cloakroom full of schoolbags and rolling suitcases. You can feel that the hotel lives mostly on weekdays, driven by nearby conventions and trade fairs. On weekends, the pace slows down, calmer.

The rooms, spread over five floors, are designed not for effect but for lasting comfort. The air is automatically renewed thanks to individual air conditioning, a kitchenette waits in a corner for an improvised coffee or a reheated meal, and the bathroom keeps its bathtub, with the toilet separate. Families will appreciate the connecting rooms and duplexes, designed so that no one steps on anyone else. Seven rooms, equipped with showers rather than bathtubs, accommodate guests with reduced mobility.

In the morning, head to the breakfast room, where the buffet mixes sweet and savory without trying too hard: pastries, scrambled eggs, grilled bacon, fromage blanc, and a few organic or gluten-free items clearly marked for those looking for them. Coffee flows continuously, as it should in a hotel that runs on early departures.

On the ground floor, the 257 Bar & Restaurant keeps its own rhythm with local Nantes products and a menu that changes with the seasons. Service, however, is limited to Monday and Thursday evenings, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: a schedule set to the weekday business clientele, leaving the weekend free to try the restaurants downtown, about a fifteen-minute drive away. The bar, for its part, stays open more widely for a cocktail or a glass of wine at the end of the day.

In the evening, the 24/7 fitness room offers a way to unwind after a day at a trade show stand or in meetings, and the enclosed, free parking lot, with charging stations, saves you from hunting for a space when you return late. The hotel, certified Green Key, focuses on local products and more restrained water and energy use, without making a big fuss about it.

You are not in the historic heart of Nantes, but rather at its northern gateway, twenty minutes from the airport and just as close to the train station by tram. A choice that appeals above all to those coming for Beaujoire or for business on the road, more than to those hoping to explore the Château des Ducs on foot.

One final tip: if you arrive on a Thursday evening after 9:30 p.m., it is better to have eaten beforehand, as the 257 kitchen will already have closed.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Hotel on the edge of the ring road, but you can’t hear anything at night. Quiet room despite the busy roads right nearby.
Spacious room with kitchenette, very practical for two nights. Comfortable bed, clean, nothing to complain about.
The receptionists are lovely, always smiling and available. One of them even handles bar service in the evening.
Generous breakfast, freshly squeezed orange juice, regional cheese and cold cuts on the menu. Good value for the price of the package.
Late arrival around 12:30 a.m., no problem at reception. Room ready, comfortable bedding.
Secure and free on-site parking, handy when coming back late from an appointment. Also close to shopping areas for a quick meal.