2 rue Emile Péhant, 44000 Nantes

Séjours & Affaires Nantes Ducs De Bretagne

Name: Séjours & Affaires Nantes Ducs De Bretagne
Address: 2 rue Emile Péhant, Nantes, 44000, FR
Price range: 56 EUR
Rating: 3.8

Aparthotel in Nantes

Presentation

Séjours & Affairs Ducs de Bretagne is located on Rue Émile Péhant, between the SNCF train station and the Cité des Congrès, in this part of Nantes that long bore the name of business district before filling up with restaurants and shops. People often arrive there in the evening, stepping off the tram without having needed a map: the Tour LU can be seen from afar, and the Château des Ducs de Bretagne is never far away either.

The welcome is straightforward. A counter, a key card, a few directions about the neighborhood given almost by reflex by the staff. The tone remains warm, but you can tell that the essentials are handled in two minutes rather than with any grand welcome performance.

Upstairs, the 68 apartments resemble one another more in their logic than in their decor. Each has its own desk area, a kitchenette with hotplates, microwave, and dishes, and a double bed that can sometimes be turned into two twin beds on request. The furnishings are simple, designed to last a week or a month rather than to look good in a photo. Those looking for a room with refined aesthetics will move on, but for anyone coming to work or settle in for a few days, this simplicity has the advantage of meaning there is nothing to think about upon arrival: you drop off your things, plug in your computer, and you are already set.

In the morning, a buffet awaits on the ground floor for those who have opted for breakfast. The others head straight to the kitchenette, make coffee, and are already on the tram before finishing their toast. There is no on-site restaurant in the evening: the place functions like a true residence, not like a hotel with table service. A small shop is just downstairs from the building, which makes things easier for anyone who prefers to cook rather than go out for dinner.

Outside, Le Lieu Unique is just a few minutes away on foot, with its hammam and the Tour LU, which you can climb for a panorama over the city rooftops. The Château des Ducs is just as quick to reach, and the Jardin des Plantes offers a green break before heading back toward the Cité des Congrès. The Passage Pommeraye, a little farther on, is well suited to a late afternoon stroll.

On the practical side, a secure underground parking garage reassures those arriving by car, with designated spaces for bicycles for everyone else. Housekeeping comes once a week, the laundry room helps out at the end of a stay, and Wi-Fi covers the entire residence without needing a new code every day. These comfort services—breakfast, parking, laundry—are extra rather than included in the base price, which ultimately leaves you free to pay only for what you actually need.

One point to keep in mind: the Tour LU closes relatively early at the end of the day, so it is best to go up there in the late afternoon to enjoy the light over the city before heading back down to pick up something to cook from the shop below.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

We were just a stone’s throw from the Cité des Congrès and the Château des Ducs de Bretagne. The kitchenette was very useful, and there is a small shop just downstairs from the building for evening essentials.
Room bigger than expected, comfortable bed, no street noise even though we were right in the city center.
Friendly welcome from the moment we arrived. One evening reception was closed, but the person on the phone was able to help us without any problem.
Hearty breakfast buffet, several products to choose from. Enough to head out calmly in the morning without having to shop.
Stayed fifteen days as a family in a duplex with a large terrace. Spacious bathroom, very practical for a long stay with several people.
Accessible parking space available on site. Convenient for parking without having to circle for hours in the city center.