Mercure Lorient Centre
Directly opposite the Palais des Congres and the marina
Superb · 440 reviews
About this stay
Mercure Lorient Centre sits across the square from the Palais des Congres, close enough to the marina to watch fishing crews unload from the terrace on a clear morning. Rooms are air-conditioned and en suite throughout, most non-smoking, with three specifically adapted for guests with disabilities, and each comes with a private bathroom and flat-screen satellite TV. Tonton Aldo, an independent restaurant on site, serves traditional and Italian cuisine, while Le Richelieu, the hotel bar, offers a relaxed spot for a cocktail or an evening aperitif. The airport sits seven kilometres out and the train station 1.5 kilometres away, keeping the property connected without losing its central, harbour-adjacent address in Lorient.
- On-site restaurant
- Hotel bar
- Air conditioning
- Near the Palais des Congres
Our take
Mercure Lorient Centre is the four-star I would choose for a conference or a city stay in Lorient: it stands opposite the Palais des Congrès, near the marina, 1.5 kilometres from the train station. Rooms are air-conditioned and en suite, with free Wi-Fi. An independent restaurant serves traditional and Italian cuisine, and there is a hotel bar for the evening. It scores 8.4 from 440 reviews.
- ✓Book a marina-facing room if the view matters, they go first for events at the Palais des Congres.
- ✓Try Tonton Aldo's Italian dishes over the traditional French menu for a change of pace during a longer stay.
- ✓Have an evening drink at Le Richelieu before dinner, it fills up fast when conferences are in town.
Why we love it
- Directly opposite the Palais des Congres
- On-site restaurant and hotel bar
- Air-conditioned rooms throughout
- Close to the marina and harbour
Why guests love itFor a family trip built around an event at the Palais des Congrès, I would book Mercure Lorient Centre, which stands opposite it in central Lorient, near the marina. Children can explore the harbour on foot while one parent attends sessions, and the independent restaurant serves traditional and Italian dishes, an easy choice with children. Rooms are air-conditioned and en suite, and the train station is 1.5 km away.
Guest reviews
Superb · based on 440 reviews