7, rue Saint-Nicolas, 44000 Nantes

Hôtel Saint-Patrick Cœur de NANTES

Name: Hôtel Saint-Patrick Cœur de NANTES
Address: 7, rue Saint-Nicolas, Nantes, 44000, FR
Price range: 67 EUR
Rating: 4.5

Hotel 1-star in Nantes

Presentation

Saint-Patrick Hotel Cœur de Nantes slips into an alley in the historic center, at 7 rue Saint-Nicolas, just steps from Place Royale and Saint-Pierre Cathedral. People often arrive there without having looked for it on a map, simply by walking up from the tram, Commerce stop, barely a hundred meters away.

The property comprises twenty-four rooms spread over several floors served by a fairly steep staircase. There is no elevator here, and the establishment does not offer facilities for people with reduced mobility. It is worth keeping this in mind if you are traveling with bulky luggage, but once the room door is closed, the insulation does all the work. The double or triple glazing absorbs the murmur of the square below, even on evenings when it stays lively late.

The rooms embrace a deliberately simple style: fifteen to twenty-five square meters depending on the option, up to the family room with twin beds. The beds, signed by Valentin de Quimper, often come up in conversations among regulars in the neighborhood for their comfort. A flat-screen TV, wifi that works smoothly, blackout curtains for lazy mornings. Nothing spectacular, everything you need to really sleep.

On the ground floor, the welcome is friendly. Reception is not open around the clock, but late arrivals are easily arranged with the staff, who are used to adjusting schedules for travelers on the last train.

In the morning, head to the small dining room where the breakfast buffet awaits on weekdays from 7 a.m., a little later on weekends. Artisanal bread, pastries, cured meats, dairy products. Nothing excessive, but the bread is often mentioned as the detail that stands out.

Step outside, and the city unfolds effortlessly. Saint-Nicolas Basilica is just steps away, the Château des Ducs de Bretagne is less than a kilometer away, and the Tour Bretagne rises above the rooftops. For dinner, La Porcelaine, Panda & Co or Le Wok cover the craving for an Asian dish without having to walk far.

As for parking, you have to make do with the nearby paid Bretagne or Commerce parking lots: there is no private on-site option, but it is available for those who have not planned to leave the car elsewhere. Cyclists, meanwhile, benefit from a secure little courtyard to park their bikes safely.

A tip for the first night: if a room overlooks the courtyard rather than the street, take it without hesitation. The glazing already does a good job, but an extra level of quiet before sleeping is always welcome.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

We arrived without having booked breakfast, and the person at reception still offered us a coffee in the morning.
The bed is really comfortable; we slept very well despite a lively evening on the square just below.
Quite a quiet room for an address right in the city center, the windows do a good job of blocking out street noise.
Simple breakfast, but the artisanal bread was really good and fresh in the morning.
Be careful with the staircase steps, they’re a bit steep, not easy with heavy luggage or reduced mobility.
Late arrival without any problem, the staff sorted it out for us without any hassle despite a reception that is not open continuously.