Hotel
Oceania Hôtel de France Nantes
Nantes · Loire-Atlantique
A 4-star hotel with 72 rooms, all different, in a former mansion a stone’s throw from Place Graslin, with an arty bar, a gym, accessible rooms and a superb Prestige Terrace room over the rooftops of Nantes.
- Rating
- 4 stars
- Rooms
- 72
- Suggested time
- 2 nights is ideal for exploring Nantes on foot.
- Type of place
- Hotel
- Atmosphere
- Historic, arty and very urban, mixing classic Nantes style with quirky design.
- Getting there
- 24 rue Crébillon, 44000 Nantes; city centre, with Place Graslin and the Passage Pommeraye on foot.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 8/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 10/10
- With a dog
- 5/10
- Reduced mobility
- 10/10
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 Oceania Hôtel de France is a Nantes institution housed in an 18th-century mansion. Its 72 rooms each have their own character, overlooking the courtyard, the street, under the eaves or facing Place Graslin. Room sizes range from 17 to 35 m². Room 524, the Prestige Terrace, has a private outdoor space high up. The hotel has no full restaurant and no private car park, but it offers a bar, room service, a gym and breakfast served over long hours.
Highlights
- All 72 rooms are said to be different.
- Room 107 was designed by the artist Justin Weiler.
- Prestige Terrace room 524 has a large terrace over the rooftops of Nantes.
- The bar is open every day until about 12.30 am.
- The gym is open from 6.30 am to 11 pm.
- The hotel holds the Green Key eco-label.
Practical information
- Address
- 24 rue Crébillon, 44000 Nantes
- Getting there
- City centre; Place Graslin and the Passage Pommeraye on foot
- Public transport
- Station 1.7 km away, Médiathèque tram stop and buses nearby; the centre is easy to explore on foot
- Rooms
- Room 107 by an artist, 20 m²; Comfort 17 to 22 m²; Comfort Twin 17 m²; Superior 19 to 25 m²; Deluxe 21 to 25 m²; Prestige 26 to 35 m²; Prestige Terrace 26 to 35 m²
- In the room
- Air conditioning, flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, safe, desk, dressing area, walk-in shower, Rituals toiletries, Nespresso machine depending on the category
- Food
- No full restaurant in the hotel. Arty, cosy bar; room service for dishes every day from about 7 pm to 10 pm
- Breakfast
- €20, or €16 when booked online; 6.30 am to 10.30 am on weekdays, 7 am to 11 am at weekends. In-room service €10 extra
- Wellness
- No pool and no spa; gym open every day from about 6.30 am to 11 pm
- Cycling
- Public bikes nearby
- Parking
- No private car park. The Graslin underground car park, about 300 m away, is recommended
- Accessibility
- Several accessible rooms adapted for wheelchair users; booking through reception is recommended
- Ideal for
- Couples, city breaks, business trips, travellers without a car
- Nearby
- Place Graslin, the Passage Pommeraye, the natural history museum, the Château des Ducs, the Machines de l’Île
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.
- There is no hotel car park: book or head for the Graslin car park, 300 m away.
- For a premium experience, ask for the Prestige Terrace.
- Wheelchair users should contact reception directly to be given a properly adapted room.
- Arriving by train and then tram is very easy.
Frequently asked questions
What is its main asset?
A charming, very central address combining historic architecture, contemporary design and immediate access to Graslin and the Passage Pommeraye.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?
No full restaurant, but an arty, cosy bar and room service every day from about 7 pm to 10 pm.
Is there a car park?
No private car park. The Graslin underground car park is about 300 m away.
Is there a pool?
No, but there is a gym open from 6.30 am to 11 pm.
Can I come with a baby?
Yes: blanket, sleeping bag, night light, bath, potty, toilet seat, step, changing mat, high chair, baby tableware and play mat are available.
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