Radisson Blu Hotel Nantes
by the TopOfHotel team
Radisson Blu is a 4-star international chain inside a former courthouse, right in central Nantes, scoring 8.4/10.
Radisson Blu is a 4-star international chain inside a former courthouse, right in central Nantes, scoring 8.4/10.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The old courthouse has been restored with care — the exterior facade and original architectural details are kept, while the inside has been reworked into a contemporary hotel. Rooms come in the usual Radisson Blu style: comfortable beds, flat-screen TV, air-con, free Wi-Fi and clean bathrooms. Guests describe it as feeling like a Radisson anywhere in Europe but with the charm of a historic building, and some rooms look onto the courthouse's old courtyard, which is a nice touch.
Food and amenities
The gym is open 24 hours, useful if you're arriving from a different time zone. The hotel bar has a classic feel and pours cocktails alongside a French wine list. Breakfast is an international-standard buffet with both French and international options. There are meeting rooms and a business centre for work trips, and staff speak English and several European languages — the kind of dependable Radisson service most travellers already know.
Location and getting there
It sits in central Nantes on Rue Scribe, about a 5–7 minute walk from the Passage Pommeraye. Place Graslin and the Théâtre Graslin are close by, and the Château des Ducs de Bretagne is roughly 10 minutes on foot. Gare de Nantes is about 1.2 km away — take tram line 1 from the Commerce stop, around 8 minutes, or walk through the old town in about 15 minutes. Les Machines de l'Île is roughly 15 minutes by tram and walking combined, and Nantes Atlantique airport is about 20 minutes on the Tan Air shuttle.
Things to know before booking
This is the farthest of the central picks from the station — at 1.2 km you'll usually take the 8-minute tram rather than walk with luggage. Parking costs extra and is limited, so reserve it when you book your room. And a few guests feel the rates run higher than expected for a city this size, so compare against the other 4-stars before committing.
Our take
If you want a familiar international chain with consistent service and a Rewards programme, but inside a building with real history rather than a generic block, Radisson Blu delivers exactly that. You trade a little station-side convenience for the character of the old courthouse — a fair swap if you're arriving and leaving by tram anyway.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Radisson Blu chain with international standards — quality service and a Radisson Rewards points programme.
- An 18th-century courthouse with its main structure preserved, so you get heritage character a modern chain hotel usually can't offer.
- The gym stays open 24 hours, which is handy if you've crossed time zones and want to train at an odd hour.
- A hotel bar with a classic feel, pouring cocktails and a French wine list.
- Full meeting rooms and business facilities for anyone travelling for work.
- It's about 1.2 km from Gare de Nantes, so you'll take an 8-minute tram ride on line 1 rather than a quick walk.
- Parking costs extra and is limited — book it together with your room.
- Some reviews find it pricier than expected for a city this size.
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Insider Tips
- Take tram line 1 from the Commerce stop — it's the easy way in from the station.
- Book parking together with your room, since spaces are limited.
- Sign up for Radisson Rewards before booking to pick up member rates and earn points.