Rennes Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Rennes, Brittany

You’re already probably planning a visit to sights of historical relevance during your holiday in Rennes. Also explore the many sights to visit such as festivals and live music.

Based on our travel expertise, Le Saint-Antoine Hotel & Spa, BW Premier Collection is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features a full-service spa and free Wi-Fi. Parliament of Brittany is a short 11-minute walk away. Other choices close to historic sites include Le Nemours Rennes and Balthazar Hôtel & Spa Rennes - MGallery Hotel Collection.

In Rennes, you’ll find 262 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Rennes is notable for landmarks like Parliament of Brittany, Le Couvent des Jacobins and Halles Centrales. Cultural venues include Le Liberte, Musée de Bretagne and Rennes Opera House. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Place des Lices and Rennes Cathedral.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll stay in a building that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Rennes, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Rennes, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.