Welcome
to Eklo
Nantes
A French concept of eco-friendly, affordable and welcoming hotels.
The lifestyle-friendly destination, facing the Machines of the Isle of Nantes
Why book?
on this website only
Reception
24 hours a day
Living space
design
Eco-friendly
approach
Festive bar, guinguette-style restaurant in Nantes.
Join us in a cheerful atmosphere
from breakfast to dinner.
Enjoy delicious
homemade cuisine
made with seasonal ingredients.
Brunch on Sundays.
Have Fun
Life is a party at French Kiss
In Nantes, enjoy a packed programme
of events every week!
Live music, comedy club,
karaoke, music quizzes, live sports screenings…
GROUPS &
PRIVATE HIRE
Restaurant and outdoor terrace…
enjoy a stylish venue
with a guinguette atmosphere!
Fairscore A+
Eklo is the only hotel group to achieve a Fairscore A+.
As part of the 2026 audit conducted by FairMoove Solutions on the environmental impact of an overnight stay with breakfast at Eklo.
Green Key label
the first international eco-label for tourism
at Eklo, no key except the Green Key!
Hotel accessible
to people
with reduced mobility
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
63bis Boulevard de la Prairie au Duc, 44200 Nantes
02 85 52 32 33 - nantes@eklohotels.com
FROM NANTES TRAIN STATION
Eklo Nantes is located 3 km from Nantes Train Station by public transport.
BY BUS: Take line 5 towards Hangar à Bananes from Gare Sud to Prairie au Duc. Approximately 15 minutes.
BY TRAM: Take tram line 1 from Gare Nord – Jardin des Plantes to Chantiers Navals, then walk for 10 minutes. Approximately 17 minutes.
From Nantes Atlantique Airport
Eklo Nantes is located 8 km from Nantes Atlantique Airport by public transport.
BY BUS: Take the NA bus towards Hôtel Dieu to Gare Sud, then take bus 5 towards Hangar à Bananes to Prairie au Duc. Approximately 45 minutes.
CAR & PARKING
Approximately 15 minutes from the airport and 8 minutes from the train station.
Paid Les Nefs car park located 100 m from the hotel.
CYCLIST-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION
The hotel has a secure bicycle storage room, located 2 minutes from the hotel, as well as an inflation and repair station. Find all the information about nearby cycle paths and services upon your arrival!
Select the Accueil Vélo service when making your reservation.
CALCULATE THE CARBON IMPACT OF YOUR JOURNEY
IN FRANCE, TRANSPORT ACCOUNTS FOR MORE THAN ONE THIRD OF EMISSIONS RESPONSIBLE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE. (SOURCE: ADEME 2025).
Yes, Eklo Hotel is ideally located on Île de Nantes, right at the foot of the famous Machines de l’Île and its giant Elephant! It is the perfect place to drop your bags and explore the Quartier de la Création or stroll along the Loire.
Our French Kiss Café welcomes you Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no reservation required. For your gourmet breaks, we offer breakfast deals from €4.50 in the morning and lunch deals from €9.50 at lunchtime. Perfect for remote workers and local residents! We occasionally reserve this space for professional events. To make sure you have all the information about private hire dates, follow us on Instagram @frenchkiss.nantes.
The French Kiss Nantes restaurant offers dishes that follow the rhythm of the seasons, prepared with fresh French produce. We are open from Tuesday to Friday, from 12 noon to 2 pm, and from Tuesday to Saturday, from 7 pm to 10.30 pm.
Absolutely! Enjoy the unmissable all-you-can-eat brunch at French Kiss Nantes every Sunday from 12 noon to 3:30 pm. A delicious and friendly get-together on Nantes Island to round off the weekend in style. During our brunches, a team of professional activity leaders offers free workshops for children.
Absolutely, Eklo Nantes is an Accueil Vélo-certified establishment. We provide a secure bicycle storage room just a few metres from reception, as well as an inflation and repair station, ideal for cycle tourists travelling along La Loire à Vélo.