Stays in Nancy

I would choose Hotel d'Haussonville for a family that enjoys history, since this 16th-century mansion stands in Nancy's old town. Children tend to remember the square tower with its stone staircase, and the individually decorated rooms have wooden floors and sitting areas, which give a little extra space. A continental breakfast is served and a large lounge suits a quiet evening. Place Stanislas is within walking distance, and pets are accepted.

Hotel De Guise Nancy Vieille Ville occupies a 17th-century building in the historic centre, with individually decorated rooms, each with a private bathroom and free WiFi. For families, the big plus is the Parc Zoo de la Pépinière, a short walk away, alongside the city's major historic sites. Breakfast is served daily and the front desk is open 24 hours, and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across more than 1,900 reviews, a very good score.

Hôtel Littéraire Stendhal et Spa occupies the former Hôtel des Prélats in central Nancy and backs onto Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation cathedral. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs, and room service is handy with tired children. Parents can take turns in the spa and wellness centre, WiFi is free, there are facilities for guests with disabilities, and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across nearly 1,900 reviews.

Lorraine Hôtel Nancy Ouest sits in Laxou, on the western side of Nancy, and suits families arriving by car. Soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms help children sleep, and the buffet or continental breakfast includes local specialities and gluten-free options, useful for families with dietary needs. A restaurant and bar on site save an evening drive, the sun terrace gives some outdoor space, and pets are welcome. Allow a short drive to reach Place Stanislas.

I would choose the Best Western Plus Crystal for a city break in Nancy with a wellness angle. The spa has a swimming pool, sauna and hammam, with time slots to reserve and set hours for children. Rooms are air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi and private bathrooms. There is a cocktail bar with a rooftop, and a buffet breakfast. The cathedral is a ten-minute walk away.

Five hundred metres from Place Stanislas, the ibis Nancy Centre Stanislas lets families reach the city's famous square on foot in a few minutes. I like the breakfast detail most: the daily buffet includes fresh pastries and Nancy's local madeleines, a sweet start for children. Rooms are air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi, the lobby bar and 24-hour snack service help with late arrivals, and pets are welcome, so the whole family can travel together.

Novotel Suites Nancy Centre offers spacious suites in the city centre, which gives families more room to spread out than a standard hotel room. The train station and the congress centre are within easy reach, a help when arriving by rail with children and luggage. The Suitebox service includes unlimited internet and free calls, there is a gourmet shop for snacks, a bar for parents, and pets are welcome.

Hôtel Stanley by HappyCulture is a handy central base for families arriving by train: Nancy-Ville station is a two-minute walk and Place Stanislas about five minutes on foot. Every room is served by a lift, useful with a pushchair or heavy bags, and a breakfast buffet is served daily. Guests can use the HappyCulture lounges around the city to rest, charge devices or leave shopping bags. Pets are welcome, and the reception is open around the clock.

Two hundred metres from Nancy station, the Campanile Nancy Centre - Gare makes arriving by train with children simple, and I like that Place Stanislas and the Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine are both within easy walking distance. Rooms are air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi, a help on warm nights. A buffet breakfast is served every morning, the 24-hour reception handles late trains, and pets are welcome, so the whole family can travel together.

ibis Styles Nancy Laxou is an easy base for families arriving by car, close to Nancy's main roads with free private parking on site. Rooms have en suite facilities and satellite TV, and the buffet breakfast gets the day started. The traditional restaurant serving local flavours means no evening drive to find dinner, and the bar gives parents a quiet moment. Pets are welcome, the 24-hour reception helps with late arrivals, and the Zenith is nearby for concerts.

I would choose Cit'Hotel La Résidence for a practical stay in central Nancy, near the Congress Centre, the exhibition grounds and the TGV station. The rooms are modern and well furnished, with en suite facilities and free Wi-Fi. There is a bar on site. The car park is 300 metres from the hotel, so I would plan the walk with luggage if you arrive by car.

I would choose the Mercure Nancy Centre Gare for a stay in Nancy that starts at the train station, because the hotel stands directly opposite it. The air-conditioned rooms have LCD TVs, and free Wi-Fi is included. A restaurant serves traditional French cuisine, and there is a bar. The historic district and Place Stanislas are an easy walk away, which keeps sightseeing simple.

ibis budget Nancy Laxou keeps costs and logistics simple for families. Family rooms are available, each with a private shower room and a TV, and a lift serves every floor, handy with pushchairs and luggage. A buffet breakfast is served daily and the coffee shop covers small cravings. Free private parking is off-site but costs nothing, and the 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals. Place Stanislas is a drive away from the Laxou side of the city.

I see Villa Thermae as a calm, comfortable choice in Nancy for families who value space and quiet. The rooms are spacious, soundproofed and air-conditioned, which helps everyone sleep, and a continental buffet breakfast is served daily. Parents can use the spa and fitness centre during a quieter hour. Pets are accepted, and the electric vehicle charging station suits families driving an electric car. There is no children's club or play area listed.

ibis Styles Nancy Centre Gare is a contemporary hotel in central Nancy, close to the TGV station and the convention centre, which makes arriving by train with children straightforward. Stylish rooms look onto a garden or courtyard, and breakfast is served each morning before a day in the city. Adults can relax in the sauna or at the bar, and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across nearly 1,900 reviews, a solid result for a three-star.

Hôtel REVOTEL Nancy Centre Gare et Congrès suits families arriving by train, since the station is only 200 metres away. Rooms have a private bathroom and satellite TV, and a 24-hour reception helps with late trains. The Museum of Fine Arts and the Opéra National de Lorraine are less than 100 metres away, and Place Stanislas is about a kilometre on foot. Underground and secured parking is available at an extra cost, and pets are accepted.

A dedicated indoor play area for children sets the Novotel Nancy apart for families, and I would add the outdoor swimming pool for summer days. The renovated rooms sit in a leafy setting 5 km from the city centre, which keeps things calm after a day in town. The restaurant has a terrace, convenient when nobody wants to drive out for dinner, and the easy access to major highways makes it a practical stop on a longer road trip.

Place Stanislas and the Nancy Opera are within walking distance of the Ibis Budget Nancy Centre, which I find makes it a sensible budget base for a family weekend in the city. Rooms are modern and air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV, and family options are available. Parking is offered, useful when arriving by car, and the 24-hour front desk handles late check-ins. Pets are welcome too.

ibis Nancy Centre Gare et Congrès is a modern hotel 100 metres from Nancy train station, so families arriving by rail have almost no walk with their luggage. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with satellite TV, free WiFi and a private bathroom with a bathtub, handy for bathing younger children. The buffet breakfast includes freshly baked pastries and local madeleines, a sweet introduction to Lorraine.

Mercure Nancy Centre Place Stanislas is 200 metres from the UNESCO-listed Place Stanislas and a five-minute walk from Nancy Ville TGV station, so families arriving by train can see the city's landmark square on foot. Rooms are elegantly designed around a glasswork theme, a nod to the city's heritage. Breakfast comes as a full buffet or a quicker express option, handy with children in a hurry, and the modern bar serves fine wines. Guests rate it 7.7 out of 10 across more than 1,800 reviews.

I see this B&B HOTEL in Laxou as a base for families travelling by car rather than for a stay in central Nancy. Free private parking on site and family rooms remove two common headaches, and the rooms are air-conditioned, which helps on hot Lorraine summer nights. The buffet breakfast gets everyone ready before driving into Nancy, a short drive away, for Place Stanislas. Pets are accepted. Expect a simple two-star chain room.