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 !

We were driving, prior to our arrival to arrival to the Hotel I had requested parking or the vehicle. I was told to call them before arrival. I called and a Gracious staff member Simon navigated us through the whole process leading us to the parking lot. Once upon arrival at our request, he met us in the parking lot to navigate once again into the Hotel. We arrived around 7:30pm, we were all tired and hungry. Simon suggested a restaurant and made reservations for us (which at that time of the night is virtually impossible, but he did!) The breakfast was very good and plentiful, the rooms were spacious and clean, the staff was exceptional and the location was perfect.

The scrabbled eggs at breakfast, but we encountered that throughout France.

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

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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.

The only issue was that although the bar was open on Sunday evening the only staff member available was a receptionist trying to cover both areas. Also she didn’t really know how to make simple drinks (gin & tonic) and they didn’t have any tonic either !! She was extremely nice about it but we felt she shouldn’t be put in this position.

The staff were amazing, they went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable. Special mention to the two young men at reception who gave us recommendations for Nantes and a great restaurant to visit.

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Pros: + most comfortable mattress we've ever tried on a hotel bed! + large bathroom and shower. + luxurious toiletries. + two 'French' balconies. + great drinks at the bar downstairs. + excellent location (near Place Graslin). + restaurants, shopping nearby,

Cons: - room was very small.... it's a place to sleep, not to lounge. - tiny closet space.

Great location in the centre of the old town. The room was lovely and very comfortable . Everything was spotless. The breakfast was standard. All the staff were super friendly and helpful. So handy to be able to walk everywhere. Unfortunately the weather was bad but there was still plenty to do.

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The hotel was centrally located, with its own secure car park. Although it didn’t have its own restaurant there were many good ones to choose close by. The staff couldn’t have been more welcome and the whole experience was very enjoyable.

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Location perfect . 😘nothing to much trouble for the staff. large rooms with comfortable beds & coffee machine . city centre surrounded by top end shops . walk to everything from the hotel. highly recommend .

nothing not to like.

Wonderful location on a beautiful square, a stroll down a pedestrianised street to the centre. Old fashioned charm and ample lobby space. Welcoming, fun staff

May need some modernising in the next few years but I enjoyed it's slightly frozen in time vibe!