EXTENDAM Participation: The Billie Hotel Opens Its Doors in Nantes

In November 2023, EXTENDAM and the VICARTEM group acquired the Hôtel Amiral, located in the very heart of Nantes, with the goal of transforming it into a true destination. After a modernization phase, the hotel has been completely repositioned as a 3-star boutique hotel under the leadership of Younight Hospitality, a subsidiary of Vicartem.

The Billie Hotel is now open, vibrant, and full of life. Elegance is dedicated to the art of hospitality. Welcome to the Roaring Twenties, the Golden Age… the dazzling world of Billie.

Located in the Graslin district—an elegant, cultural, commercial, and lively area of Nantes—Billie has taken root in the heart of the city’s energetic spirit. The legend of Billie was born here. Seven months of renovations were required to fully refurbish the rooms and the ground floor. The acquisition of an adjacent bar allowed the architects to expand the total space to 1,150 m². A meticulous transformation carried out step-by-step with creativity and precision.

The team drew its inspiration from the 1920s to give the new establishment a personality that is both distinctive and refined—true to its name, a tribute to the golden age of jazz and a nod to the iconic Billie Holiday. But there’s no place for nostalgia: while the ambiance evokes a carefree era, the design takes a modern twist, blending Art Deco style with contemporary flair.

Designed as a cozy and enchanting universe, Billie remains very much of its time. It’s a unique experience that aligns with the dynamic evolution of Nantes’ hospitality scene. Positioned as a 3-star boutique hotel, Billie combines vibrant energy with intimacy. From infinitely adaptable living spaces to elegantly furnished rooms and personalized service, every stay promises to be as original as it is refined.

Spread across five floors, 49 cozy rooms in three categories welcome guests for the softest of nights. The 12 m² “Cosy” rooms offer an affordable option for solo travelers. The “Confort” (13 m²) and “Confort Triple” (17 m²) categories provide more space for families.

Material choices were carefully considered and highlighted by a curated selection of furniture pieces that blend vintage elegance, relaxed comfort, and joyful modernity. Unique pieces, reissues, and antiques sourced by renowned dealer Patrick Julienne from Cardroc enhance the interior’s remarkable charm.

“Combining beauty and sustainability was one of our top priorities. For its guests and staff, Younight Hospitality makes eco-responsibility a cornerstone of all its projects. While awaiting Green Key certification, Billie Hotel’s best practices charter reflects this commitment. We are thrilled to open the doors of our new property in such an attractive city as Nantes,” says Romain Gowhari, Managing Director of YOUNIGHT HOSPITALITY.

“Located in the heart of downtown Nantes, the Billie Hotel enjoys a prime position near Place Graslin, Place Royale, Passage Pommeraye, and the main shopping streets of the ‘Venice of the West.’ A dynamic metropolis, Nantes ranks among the most attractive areas in France. Its economic appeal is set to grow even further in the coming years, with the TGV station’s expansion aiming to accommodate 25 million passengers by 2030.

For several years now, Nantes’ hotel offering has evolved alongside the city’s dynamism. Many innovative concepts have emerged. Billie is part of this trend—a desire to offer a new kind of hotel experience, open to its neighborhood and committed to meeting today’s environmental and societal challenges,” conclude Inès de l’Aulnoit, Bertrand Pullès, and Alexandre Guérin, Investment Managers at EXTENDAM.