19 Best Hotels in Brittany, France

If you're enticed by all the perks of a five-star hotel—full spa and fitness room, on-site bar and restaurant, top-notch service—then this centrally located lodging is your best bet in town. Rooms are modern, spacious (especially the two suites complete with lovely terraces and views of Rennes), and very quiet. The hotel boasts a spa by Nuxe, one of France's most beloved natural cosmetics brands, with sauna and steam rooms and a small pool. The on-site restaurant (with an outdoor terrace) is one of the nicer tables in town, and the bar-lounge features live music on some weekends.

A centrally located budget hotel just a short walk from the château, Hôtel Okko Château is ultramodern without sacrificing warmth, comfort, or amenities. Rooms may be compact, but they are also functional, cozy, and immaculate. In the welcoming "club" room, guests can browse the Internet on a Mac while imbibing unlimited free soft drinks, tea, or coffee. At cocktail hour, predinner gourmet appetizers and your first cocktail or glass of wine are on the house. If that's not enough of a welcome, the staff goes out of its way to make your stay at the hotel, and in Nantes, an all-around pleasure.

This bright-blue-shuttered, white-walled establishment ranks among the least expensive "good" hotels in pricey La Baule. Once past the Formica-clad front desk, the lobby reassures with its elegant Louis Treize–style chairs, antique armoires, and solid wood beams. Upstairs, guest rooms are calm, comfortable, and modernized—faux Louis XV furniture lends a nice grace note.

The cobbled streets of the Vieille Ville are visible from this comfortable 18th-century hotel directly across from the town theater. Guest rooms are bright and modern with stylish bathroom; Rooms 11 and 21 are largest, with pleasing views over the Old Town. Tall patrons take note: rooms on the top floor have sloping ceilings. Service is personable and friendly, and parking is reasonable (€10 per day), a real plus in the busy town center.

In an old but thoroughly modernized building, this hotel attracts a varied foreign clientele, drawn by homey guest rooms that are clean, bright, and simple with budget prices. Frédéric Thébaud serves a traditional menu in the long-established Image Sainte-Anne restaurant, stylishly refurbished with plush red carpet, gold-and-red wallpaper, and round-back designer chairs. You can't go wrong with straightforward seasonal specialties like scallops à la Bretonne, grilled sole, and kidneys flambéed in Calvados.

Partly built into a rock face on a bank of the Aven, this efficiently run hotel is a perfect blend of antique and modern—offering simple, clean rooms with 18th- and 19th-century-style touches. Choose from lodgings in two locations: the enchanting, 16th-century thatched "chaumière" house (three rooms) or the modern annex (10 rooms). Visitors can now have lunch in the hotel "salon de thé," which serves afternoon tea, and in the bar that serves tapas and other light fare.

Sophisticated artistic touches make this 24-room boutique hotel set in a historic building a standout in the area. Bright, harmonious rooms, accented with winsome wallpapers and serene pastels, are simply appointed in a chic contemporary style, with up-to-date bathrooms (some with both shower and bath) and deliciously comfy beds. Tall ceilings are a plus in some rooms, but the best is the Loiseau suite with a spacious terrace and charming views over the town’s 15th-century buildings. To top it all off, the hotel’s restaurant—adorned with paintings that evoke Pont-Aven’s artistic heritage—is among the best in town.

Bright, welcoming, and blissfully quiet, there's plenty to love about this bed-and-breakfast set in an 18th-century mansion on a lovely 22-acre wooded property a 20-minute drive from Rennes. Spacious, contemporary rooms are decorated with tasteful art (art collecting is the owners' passion) and a mix of modern and antique furniture. Bathrooms are roomy and the extensive gardens are lovely for a stroll or for enjoying a delicious breakfast. Home-cooked dinners (by reservation) mean you hardly need to leave the property, but there's plenty to see within an easy drive. A charming vine-clad rental cottage is also available at a steal for a larger family.

Up a storybook-perfect street lined with ancient half-timber houses, this fetching maison d'hôte dates to the 15th century and has been brought up-to-date in the best way, retaining much of its substantial character and charm. Each of five cozy guest rooms is done up in period antiques with botanical prints and matching fabrics. The Pastorale room, all in sky-blue toile, has Oriental rugs and a view over the pretty garden; the largest room, La Messidor, has a fireplace, rustic antiques, and a view through leaded-glass windows to the quiet street below. Breakfast (included) is served in a quaint dining room or outdoors in the garden with views of the medieval city.

For an overnight stay in Vitré’s old town, this contemporary lodging set in a period mansion delivers all you’ll need and more. Streamlined, serviceable rooms offer comfortable beds and spacious bathrooms with walk-in showers, plus kettles and coffeemakers in higher category rooms. In cold weather, cozy up to the fireplace in the sleek bar and lounge with a warm beverage and snack, or soak in the sunshine on the outdoor terrace in the summer. The indoor pool, sauna, and compact fitness room are just the thing after a day of touring the town.

Convenience and affordability combine in the most appealing way at this light-filled budget hotel at the center of town, just a stone’s throw from the railway station. Clean, comfortable, and up-to-date, the hotel offers all the services that assure a perfect stay: laundry, fresh healthy breakfasts, a delightful bar, bright rooms (some with small balconies and unobstructed views of Rennes), all in a chic, contemporary decor. What’s more, the on-site spa sets you up with a small pool, steam room, Jacuzzi, fitness room, and Carita spa should you require a massage or facial.

A warm welcome and the simple pleasures of sea and sun align for a delightful stay at this family-owned beachfront hotel a 20-minute stroll along the seaside promenade from St-Malo’s fortifications. Each of the 16 cozy, light-filled rooms is unique, but all take the colors of the sea views outside your door as their theme. The hotel’s spacious terrace bar and restaurant serve a delicious menu of fresh seafood and Breton specialties.

This stately hotel in the countryside about 10 minutes from Quimper offers attractive and spacious rooms, a good restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining, a pool, and, lovely grounds. In other words, pretty much everything you need for a relaxing stay, including plenty of peace and quiet. The hotel also offers some unique rooms, like the dovecote, set in the manor's turreted . . . well, dovecote. Guests are encouraged to use the sauna in the relaxation area and the game room is nice for kids.

Surrounded by extensive forested grounds, this storybook 17th-century granite manor, landmarked by a sturdy tower and filled with lovely antiques, offers enviable lodgings; guest rooms vary greatly in size, but most have terraces overlooking the peaceful country garden. Five duplexes in the charming old stone stables offer all the comforts of a fine hotel, including new bathrooms and skylights. Another high point is its fine restaurant (closed mid-November–March), featuring an acclaimed seafood-centric menu. The hotel is close to Quimper and within walking distance of Locronan, one of Brittany's most charming villages.

At this cozy B&B set in a charming 16th-century half-timbered house, your host goes out of her way to ensure a warm welcome and total comfort. The beautiful decor capitalizes on the historic building's lovely assets, including massive wooden beams, parquet or French-tiled floors, pretty windows, and fireplaces. All of the rooms (there are three guest rooms, a spacious suite, and an apartment for families) have a kitchenette, a sitting area, and contemporary bathrooms. Breakfasts, included in the price, are a highlight.

Enter into Dinard's seafaring past at this beguiling seafront hotel, each of whose four floors offers an Art Deco–inspired theme that conjures the building's elegant Belle Époque roots. Cozy, carpeted rooms come with quaint touches like shaded fixtures, original art, and wood furnishings polished to a brilliant finish. Some have unobstructed sea views while others come with a private terrace. All the common areas capitalize on its original features to make drinks in the colonial-theme bar or breakfast in the dining room a pleasant experience.

This landmark hotel—frequented by artists and writers such as Picasso and Breton native Max Jacob in the 1920s—has been completely refitted with cool, light, modern furnishings that blend perfectly with its cove and beach setting. Guest rooms are not large, but 11 of them have great sea views. A garden now adorns the property, and a separate house has been outfitted with three independent apartments with terraces for larger groups and longer stays. Though on the small side, they are private and ideal for families. Didier Lecuisinier's menu, served in the glass-enclosed restaurant, focuses on fresh organic produce sourced from neighboring farms and fishing boats.