Family-Friendly Hotels and Apartments in Angers

Hôtel Marguerite d'Anjou is in central Angers, a two-minute walk from the Château d'Angers and close to the train station. Its brasserie has an outdoor terrace, which makes lunch or dinner easy with children, and bicycle rental is available for exploring the city. Pets are accepted. Note that only some rooms have lift access, worth checking with a pushchair. I recommend it to families who want the château on foot from a well-rated small hotel.

Domitys Rosa Gallica in Angers offers self-catering apartments within a senior residence, each with a kitchenette and a private bathroom, some with a balcony or terrace. Families can stay, and the indoor pool is a draw for children in any weather, but the setting is a residence designed for older guests, so expect a quiet atmosphere. Terra Botanica Park, a popular outing with children, is close by. There is a restaurant and a bar on site, plus a sauna and a fitness room. Pets are accepted.

Novotel Angers Lac de Maine is 3 km from the centre of Angers, on the Lac de Maine side of the city, which suits families travelling by car. Its 79 rooms are modern and en suite, with flat-screen TVs and free fibre Wi-Fi. The restaurant serves traditional French cuisine, so dinner is sorted on arrival, and the bar has a shaded terrace for warm evenings. Pets are accepted. I recommend it to families who prefer a calmer four-star outside the centre.

Hotel Le Progrès stands directly opposite Angers station, which makes arriving by train with children about as simple as it gets, and luggage storage helps on the first or last day. The Château d'Angers and the cathedral are a short walk away, so sightseeing stays on foot. Rooms are soundproofed, a plus so close to the station, and the continental buffet breakfast is served in a bright room overlooking the garden. I would choose it for a short city break in Angers.

Hostellerie Bon Pasteur sits on the historic site of the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd in Angers, and I like its calm for families after a busy day. Some rooms look over the garden, WiFi is free, and Le Tournemine restaurant serves creative local cuisine at lunch and dinner. The Château d'Angers is about a 10-minute walk away, which makes an easy outing with children, and the station is an 8-minute drive.

Hotel Continental is a three-star, certified eco-friendly hotel in central Angers, on a quiet street in the pedestrian area, and I like that families can walk to the sights without traffic. The rooms are comfortable, soundproofed and air-conditioned, with a contemporary design, and WiFi is free. I would recommend it to families who want a calm night's sleep in the middle of the city and a short walk to everything.

Logis Hôtel Angers Sud sits 3 km from the centre of Angers, with 42 rooms that sleep one to three guests, so it suits couples or small families rather than larger groups. The restaurant cooks with fresh local produce, which saves heading back into town for dinner after a day at the château. The team helps plan visits to the city and the Loire vineyards, and pets are accepted.

Odalys City Angers Centre Gare gives families room to breathe: the city apartments are spacious, each with a kitchenette and a private bathroom, and family rooms are available. A continental buffet breakfast is served every day for mornings when nobody wants to cook. The lift helps with pushchairs and luggage, the 24-hour front desk handles late arrivals from the station, and pets are welcome. Private parking is available at extra cost.

Studios and one-bedroom apartments with an equipped kitchen give families at Séjours & Affaires Angers Atrium the freedom to cook their own meals. The one-bedroom units help when children go to bed earlier than parents. The city centre is a short walk away, parking is available, and pets are accepted. Breakfast and weekly cleaning are optional extras, so the stay can be kept as simple or as serviced as you like.

Hôtel du Mail occupies a converted 17th-century convent on a quiet street behind Angers city hall, about 100 metres from the centre. That combination suits families well: the château and Saint-Maurice Cathedral are within walking distance, yet nights are calm. Behind the historic walls, rooms are modern, with flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Pets are accepted for a supplement. With an 8.5 score from more than 1,200 reviews, it is one of the more characterful three-star options in town.

Hôtel De France stands directly opposite Angers-Saint-Laud TGV station, and I would recommend it to families arriving by train who want to drop their bags and head straight out. The Château d'Angers is a short walk away. A hot buffet breakfast is served in the dining area, or in your room if the children need a slow start. Staff are on hand 24 hours a day, there is a restaurant on site, and parking can be reserved for drivers.

Hotel Iena is a two-star hotel in Angers, less than five minutes on foot from both the train station and the medieval castle, and I recommend it to families arriving by train who want to start sightseeing straight away. Rooms are en suite with free WiFi, and most are served by a lift. Breakfast is a buffet in the breakfast room, or a continental tray brought to your room for a slower morning with children. There is also a bar.

The Hôtel de Champagne stands directly opposite the TGV station in Angers, a short walk from the city centre, and I like it for families arriving by train who want to drop their bags straight away. Rooms are soundproofed, air-conditioned and contemporary, with en suite bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. The breakfast buffet offers fruit, yoghurts, cereals and croissants, with Fair Trade and organic options, and the hotel was the first in Anjou to earn the Ecolabel.

For a family visiting Angers, this ibis is practical above all: the château and the cathedral are a short walk away, so the main sights need no car. Rooms are air-conditioned, which helps in summer, and the on-site restaurant and bar make dinner easy after a day of sightseeing. Families and pets are both welcome. It is a standard three-star chain hotel rather than a boutique address, but an 8.3 score from more than 1,400 reviews shows it delivers.

Mercure Angers Centre de Congrès is a designer four-star in central Angers, directly opposite the botanical garden and the Congress Centre. The garden across the street is a handy green space for children, and the centre of town can be explored on foot. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with free WiFi, a minibar and tea and coffee facilities. Breakfast is a daily buffet, there is a bar, and the front desk is open 24 hours. Guests rate it 8.2.

A kitchenette changes a family stay: breakfast at your own pace, a simple dinner after a long day, and drinks kept cold for the children. Appart'City Confort Angers offers fully equipped kitchenettes in serviced apartments close to the city centre, so the château and the old streets stay within easy reach. Pets are accepted, and private parking is available on site at extra cost, useful if you arrive with a car full of luggage.

The Mercure Angers Centre Gare is a short walk from the Château d'Angers, so a family can see the fortress without the car. Rooms are air-conditioned and include hot drink facilities, handy for a quick breakfast in the room with young children. There is a restaurant and a lounge bar on site, a 24-hour reception and free WiFi throughout. Pets are accepted. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 316 reviews.

I would pick the Grand Hotel de la Gare for families arriving by train and wanting to see Angers without a car. It stands opposite Angers-Saint-Laud station, so there is almost no distance to cover with luggage. Rooms are soundproofed, with free WiFi and satellite TV, which matters next to a station. A generous buffet breakfast and a small lounge help on slower mornings, and the Château d'Angers is a short walk away.

Families travelling by rail will appreciate how close this address is to Angers station, which keeps arrivals with luggage and children short. I like that it pairs a 19th-century building with practical extras: a traditional French restaurant on site for an easy first dinner, and a spa for a quiet hour after sightseeing. Pets are welcome too, which matters if the family dog is coming along.

ibis Styles Angers Centre Gare is under a 10-minute walk from Angers-Saint-Laud station and the city centre, which suits families travelling by train. Rooms are air-conditioned and individually decorated, each with a flat-screen TV and private bathroom, and high-speed WiFi is free. The 24-hour reception helps with late arrivals, and pets are accepted. There is a bar on site, and I would use it as a practical base for seeing the château and old town on foot.

The Hôtel Saint-Julien keeps a family stay in Angers simple: family rooms are available, pets are welcome, and the rooms are allergy-free, a real plus for children with sensitivities. A continental breakfast is served each morning, and the terrace gives everyone a spot to regroup. The concierge can help plan the day, and luggage storage is handy on arrival or departure, for example before a last visit to the castle. It is a practical three-star.

The château d'Angers, with its seventeen towers and the Apocalypse Tapestry, is a five-minute walk from this hotel, which is the strongest argument for a family. The station is about 400 metres away, so a family arriving by train can leave the car at home. Family rooms have parquet floors and town views, and a baby cot can be provided. Dinner downstairs is Japanese and Sri Lankan, a change for children tired of brasserie menus, but the restaurant closes on Sundays. Families with a wheelchair user or a heavy pushchair should note that the building is not accessible, and those who want a pool should look at larger hotels on the edge of town.

Ethic Etapes Lac de Maine is a holiday centre set in a 220-hectare park a short drive from the centre of Angers, with plenty of space for children to run around. It holds the European Ecolabel, and the restaurant serves organic dishes. A games room and a bar fill the evenings, and the 24-hour reception and free parking keep things simple for families arriving by car. Accommodation is basic and budget-friendly. Guests rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 229 reviews.

Le Royalty is in central Angers, a five-minute walk from Place du Ralliement, so a family can explore the old town without the car. Rooms are well equipped, with a private en suite bathroom, a TV and a telephone, and family-friendly rooms are available. A buffet breakfast is served each morning, which helps start the day with children, and WiFi is free and unlimited. Guests rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 202 reviews.