Hotel
Novotel Nantes Centre Bord de Loire
Nantes · Loire-Atlantique
The Novotel Nantes Centre Bord de Loire is a 4-star hotel in Nantes with 108 rooms, ideal for families, couples on a city break and business travellers.
- Rating
- 4 stars
- Rooms
- 108
- Suggested time
- 1 to 3 nights
- Type of place
- Hotel
- Atmosphere
- Urban, practical and bright, geared towards families and business travellers, with several rooms overlooking the Loire.
- Getting there
- On the Île de Nantes, on the banks of the Loire, with two tram lines and a Chronobus line at the foot of the hotel; the Machines de l’Île and the city centre are easily reached.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 9/10
- As a couple
- 8/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 8/10
- With a dog
- 8/10
- Reduced mobility
- 9/10
These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.
About
The Novotel Nantes Centre Bord de Loire stands at 1 boulevard des Martyrs Nantais de la Résistance on the Île de Nantes, on the banks of the Loire. This 4-star hotel has 108 non-smoking rooms, 48 of them family rooms, with trams at the foot of the building. Room categories include Superior rooms with a double bed and a single sofa bed, Superior family rooms with a double bed and a sofa bed for 2, Superior rooms with a king-size bed, Executive rooms with a double bed and a sofa bed for 2, accessible Classic rooms and a family Junior Suite with a king-size bed and a sofa bed for 2. Rooms offer high-speed Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, satellite TV, a safe, a tea and coffee tray, a desk and double glazing, plus a minibar and bathrobes in some categories and a Nespresso machine in Executive rooms. Services include room service, a bar, 4 meeting rooms, a children’s play area and library, a restaurant terrace and family rooms for up to 4 people. Le BDL restaurant serves traditional French cuisine made with fresh produce, open for lunch from Monday to Friday and for dinner from Monday to Thursday. The breakfast buffet costs extra. The private underground garage has around 40 spaces, cost €15 per day in 2026 and has a maximum height of 2 m. Pets are allowed for an extra charge. The hotel is wheelchair accessible, with 4 accessible rooms and accessible parking. Easy to reach by bike, with a Bicloo station nearby. Nearby: the Machines de l’Île and its Elephant, the Hangar à Bananes, the historic centre of Nantes, the Château des ducs de Bretagne, the Passage Pommeraye and the banks of the Loire.
Highlights
- A 4-star address on the Île de Nantes, handy for combining the city centre, the Machines de l’Île, the Loire, business trips and family stays.
- Loire views in some categories
- Private underground garage
- 4 meeting rooms
- Tram at the foot of the hotel
- Le BDL restaurant
Practical information
- Address
- 1 boulevard des Martyrs Nantais de la Résistance, 44200 Nantes
- Food
- Le BDL restaurant, traditional French cuisine made with fresh produce; open for lunch from Monday to Friday and for dinner from Monday to Thursday.
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet at an extra charge.
- Parking
- Private underground garage on site, around 40 spaces, €15 per day in 2026; maximum height 2 m.
- Pets
- Pets allowed for an extra charge.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible, with 4 accessible rooms and accessible parking.
Tips on the spot
- Compare the direct rate with flexible offers, and check whether breakfast is included.
- Read the cancellation conditions of your exact rate before paying.
- Book early for rooms with a view, balcony or terrace.
- Mention any mobility needs before your room is allocated.
- Tell the hotel before arrival if you are travelling with a pet.
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- Check reception hours if you are arriving late, and the restaurant hours for an evening arrival.
- Confirm parking if it is limited, paid or by reservation, and the charging point for an electric car.
- Book spa treatments early and check the access conditions: age, dress, booking and supplement.
- Ask for a quiet room if you are sensitive to noise.
- Check the tourist tax and any extras not included.
- Parking: private underground garage with around 40 spaces, €15 per day in 2026; maximum height 2 m.
- Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, with 4 accessible rooms and accessible parking.
- Nearby: the Machines de l’Île and its Elephant, the Hangar à Bananes and the historic centre of Nantes.
- Pets: allowed for an extra charge.
- If you belong to a loyalty programme, check which benefits actually apply to your rate and hotel.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a spa, sauna or wellness area?
No, the hotel has no spa.
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