Château Stays and Castle-Side Hotels in Nantes

Maison Maubreuil is a five-star hotel set in a historic château in Nantes that welcomes both families and pets. The terrace gives children room outside, and the modern restaurant and bar mean dinner can stay on site after a day of sightseeing. A lift and a 24-hour front desk make arrivals with luggage and tired children easier, and private check-in and check-out keep things discreet. Free WiFi is included. Its 9.4 rating from 41 reviews is excellent.

For a family in Nantes, Hôtel Coeur de Loire wins on calm and on breakfast. The rooms look onto a garden, and the sun terrace gives children somewhere to stretch their legs before or after a day in the city. The continental buffet, with fresh pastries, cheese, fruit and juice, sets everyone up without a café hunt. It is a two-star hotel, so keep expectations simple on room size, but a 9.2 score from 560 reviews shows how well it is run.

Kitchenettes in every family room make the Mer & Golf City aparthotel on the Ile de Nantes an easy base for families. With a dining area as well, breakfast and an early dinner can happen at your own pace, and the soundproofing helps when children go to bed first. Secure parking and bicycle storage are useful, and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany is within a short walk or bike ride.

I would choose Chachacha Hôtel for a family or pet-friendly stay in Nantes, since it stands directly opposite the SNCF station. The en suite rooms are comfortable, and free Wi-Fi is included. The reception is open 24 hours, which suits early trains and late arrivals. A continental breakfast is served, and the hotel bar gives a relaxed place to sit in the evening.

Billie Hôtel stands a few steps from the Théâtre Graslin in central Nantes, which keeps family outings on foot simple. I like that the rooms are soundproofed, a real help when children go to bed before the city does, and the 24-hour reception covers late arrivals. Breakfast is a daily buffet, bathrooms follow an eco-friendly design, and pets are accepted. An 8.8 average over more than 2,000 reviews makes it a reliable three-star choice.

I would book the Brit Hotel Nantes La Beaujoire for a family arriving by car or coming for an event at the Parc Expo, which gives the hotel its name. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and free WiFi, and the on-site restaurant serves French cuisine, so there is no need to drive out again for dinner. A bar and a coffee shop complete the offer. Private parking is paid, an EV charging station is available, and pets are welcome.

I would book Hotel Saint Yves for a family visiting Nantes on a modest budget. The Castle of the Dukes of Brittany is 1.4 km away and the Botanical Garden about 12 minutes, so both are easy outings. Rooms have private bathrooms, carpeted floors and either garden or city views, plus a desk, TV and free WiFi. Daily housekeeping and a continental buffet breakfast keep things simple, and bicycle parking helps families exploring by bike.

Seven Urban Suites Nantes Centre offers apartments with kitchenettes as well as rooms, which is what I look for when travelling with children for more than a night or two. Everything is air-conditioned, the Château des Ducs de Bretagne is about 1 km away, and the building sits on a main bus route. There is a spa and private parking, both at extra cost, and pets are accepted. Guests give this four-star address 8.7 across 1,915 reviews.

The Castle of the Dukes of Brittany is close to the Hotel du Château, a good start for children curious about knights and ramparts, and the Botanical Garden and the Bouffay quarter are nearby too. Family rooms have private bathrooms, a TV and free WiFi, and housekeeping is daily. Security is on hand all day. Parking is off-site and paid, so families arriving by car should plan for it. Boating is available close by.

Maisons du Monde Hotel & Suites - Nantes is in the city centre, close to public transport and a short walk from Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Cathedral. Rooms are soundproofed, each with a private bathroom, so light sleepers and young children can rest after a busy day. A continental breakfast is served, the reception is open 24 hours, and the hotel welcomes both families and pets. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across more than 1,900 reviews, a strong score for the city centre.

I like this hotel for families who want to explore Nantes on foot. It sits in the city centre, a short walk from the Graslin Theatre, and soundproofed rooms help light sleepers rest despite the central address. The daily breakfast buffet gets everyone fed before setting out, and the 24-hour reception is handy for late trains. There is no pool or play area, so the city itself provides the entertainment for children.

Best Western Plus Hotel de la Régate-Erdre sits on the banks of the River Erdre, facing the Château de la Gascherie, and the hotel can arrange boat trips on the river, which is the outing I would book for children. Rooms are spacious, the outdoor terrace gives everyone some air, and pets are accepted. Parents can use the lounge bar or the two partner gastronomic restaurants nearby. Guests rate this eco-friendly four-star 8.6 across 904 reviews.

ibis Styles Nantes Centre Gare sits directly opposite the SNCF station, and the Château des Ducs de Bretagne and the Botanic Gardens are both about 400 metres away, which suits families arriving by train. I would plan a morning at the castle and an afternoon in the gardens without touching a car. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with free WiFi and a minibar, and pets are accepted. Guests rate this three-star 8.5 across 2,832 reviews.

A games room on site gives children something to do at Apparteo Nantes when the day's sightseeing is over. Each unit has a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a microwave and a stovetop, plus a dining area, so meals can be prepared at your own pace. The garden and outdoor seating offer a quiet place to sit outside, and reception staff speak English and French. WiFi is free. I would suggest it to families who prefer self-catering to a classic hotel room.

I would choose Le Lieu Dit for a family stay in Nantes, since the tram stops directly in front and takes you to the city centre quickly. Family rooms are available, with high-end mattresses and en suite bathrooms. On site there is a bar, a restaurant and an épicerie, which is handy for snacks and simple meals. Pets are welcome, and the atmosphere suits a relaxed trip.

For a family in Nantes, the kitchenette is the quiet hero here: breakfast and an easy dinner can happen in the apartment, which keeps costs and bedtimes under control. Units have private bathrooms, there is a terrace and a fitness room, and the Cité des Congrès neighbourhood leaves the château of the Dukes of Brittany within easy reach. Pets are accepted, which is rare in city-centre aparthotels. With 3,384 reviews averaging 8.4, it delivers consistently.

Family rooms at 4 Rue du Couëdic are the main asset for parents, along with a lift, a step-free entrance for pushchairs and soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms that keep the city noise out at night. The Commerce tram stop, 94 m away, takes children anywhere in Nantes without a car, and the Bouffay quarter and Place Royale are short walks. There is no pool or kids' club, so this is a base for a city visit rather than a holiday hotel. Pets are welcome too, and the 24-hour room service helps after a late arrival.

Mercure Nantes Centre Gare has direct access to the train station and overlooks the city canal, so families arriving by rail can walk straight in with their bags. Family and triple rooms are available, which keeps everyone together without booking two rooms. Rooms are modern, air-conditioned and soundproofed, a plus so close to the tracks, and WiFi is free. Pets are welcome. Guests rate this four-star 8.4 out of 10 across more than 1,800 reviews.