Oceania l'Hôtel de France Nantes

I love French hotel breakfasts, and this did not disappoint! Abundant coffee from high quality coffee machines, and just a variety of options for protein, fruit, and of course baked goods with butter and jam! We also like the super central location. And although it was chilly when we were there, when I think back, the fact that there was Air Conditioning controllable from the room thermostat would have been bliss later in the summer...

We stayed at the 4 star Oceania in Nantes for just one night and wish we had booked it for the two nights we had spent the week before at the supposed 4 star Novotel on the Loire which is more like 3 star maximum there! No comparison with the Oceania which was fresh, clean, characterful being a converted stableyard and home to the owner ( Graslin) in the 18th century after whom the Place Graslin is named . Halle de Pommeraye and shopping street of rue Crebillon leading down to the place Royale, literally out of the arched enclosed courtyard entrance and excellent restaurants within a few minutes walk like la Cigale !

The position: Perfect for a tour of the city The staff: very kind and professional, we had a warm welcome and some very usefull suggestions. I would like to thank the girl and the boy who help us on the evening of our arrival The room: small but clean and tidy The parking: so usefull in an old town like Nantes

Loved this hotel would stay again! Nice welcome from helpful reception, also providing asap and advice. Such a comfy bed, very clean and the breakfast was lovely, the staff at breakfast were very helpful. The location was 4lexcellent for getting everywhere. A lovely square nearby and a tram at the bottom of the road. Restaurant Franklin around the corner was wonderful, as was the Speakeasy Bar around the corner

The hotel is beautifully fitted out and is in a great location. The staff were exceptionally helpful at all times. Breakfast was excellent- I was particularly pleased to note that scrambled eggs were made using fresh eggs and not a liquid / processed option so often found in hotels these days.