L'Oisellerie(L'Oisellerie Meuble de Tourisme)

One of a kind place : high wooden house in old city center, one room on each level. A bit cold in winter, but additional heater in the room. Nice breakfast served in the room. Very well located near the cathedral. You can arrive after hours too if you inform the owner.

Others have said everything.....but staying in this stunningly renovated guest house will live on in my memory. The building just ouses history. I equate it to spending the night in a house that the 'Girl with the Pearl Earing' would have been familiar with. This building is reminiscent of the Globe Theatre....but older. Superbly attended to by our hosts, the rooms (just 5 or 6) are well appointed, and ALL architecturally fascinating. Beware.......there is NO lift....and be prepared to bang your head on the low beams, certainly in one room (Le Nid). Breakfast was a pleasure. 10 stars !!!!

We recently stayed for two nights in "le nid" (the nest) the bedroom that's at the tippity-top of this narrow, 15th century, half-timbered house. Upon stepping into the building, I felt like I had been transported through time. Personally, I love an independent hotel that offers a unique experience and L'Oisellerie delivered. The owners are lovely women and we had such fun talking to them in a mix of French and English over breakfast. They served the best croissants we've ever had (and we'd come from Paris!). We felt well taken care of and felt privileged to stay. And really, the tapestries aren't to be missed. Angers is a charming, mid-sized city with abundant shops and restaurants. Perfect for a 1-2 day stay. The only reason I didn't give it an "excellent" is that this hotel really gets its charm from its quirks, so it might not be for everyone. I felt like my 6'2' husband was really wishing I'd picked another room (in his words, he only bumped his head seven times on the roof beams) -- but at 5'5', I found them charming. The toilet is contained in a private room, but there's a deep soaker tub in the room itself. So it's a bit, intimate :) If you find these kinds of details charming, then you too will be glad you stayed. If you prefer something more standardized with a more conventional design, I'm sure that there's a room at the Hilton. I don't think that there is an elevator, so this property isn't a great option for folks with mobility issues -- or if you have limitations, make sure you request a floor on lower floor. I didn't mind getting in my cardio while climbing to the top (I had to work off the croissants after all).