...suite. Other hotel amenities include 24-hour room service, free parking and a library.

The Miramar Crouesty's restaurant Le Salle a Manger is situated around the indoor pool and has panoramic views. The menu offers gourmet dishes such as Breton Lobster with Rocket Leaf Vinaigrette and Roast Saddle of Lamb with Tajine Spices. The Ruban Bleu serves a low-calorie menu and overlooks the ocean and the surrounding countryside.

The hotel includes a business centre, conference rooms and complimentary, high-speed Internet access.

Guests can hire bikes in the hotel, take part in aerobics classes and go on helicopter sight-seeing tours. Children are catered for with a kids' club and a baby centre.

Guestrooms. There are 120 rooms built over three floors opening onto balconies with ocean views. Rooms are themed around the 1930s and are painted in pastel blues and pale sands with Art-Deco style furniture. Rooms include satellite television, minibars, and complimentary, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and newspapers, while bathrooms include bathrobes and designer toiletries.

Expert Tip. There is an oyster trail on the Rhuys peninsular which has been created by OSTREANE, an association of oyster farmers. Visitors can experience oyster farming with tours and oyster tastings guided by local oyster farmers.

Room Types:

Double Room 2nd and 3rd Back Deck (RO):   One king bed and one twin bed. 25 square metres. Second-floor location with lateral sea view. Light decor, smart contemporary furnishings and balcony. Climate control, satellite television, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary newspaper, minibar, separate sitting area. Designer toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, makeup mirror.

Double room 1st Deck Sea View (RO):   One king and one twin bed. Balcony. Satellite television. Pay movies. Premium TV channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Minibar. Complimentary newspaper. Turndown service. Bathrobes. Designer toiletries. Hair dryer.

Dbl Room 2nd & 3rd Front Deck (RO):   One king bed. 25 square metres. Located on the third floor. Light decor, smart contemporary furnishings. Balcony with lake view. Complimentary wireless Internet connection. Satellite TV. Minibar. Complimentary newspaper. Designer toiletries, hair dryer, and makeup mirror.

Double Room 2nd and 3rd Back Deck (HB):   One king bed. Light decor, smart contemporary furnishings. Balcony. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite TV. Minibar. Complimentary newspaper. Designer toiletries, hair dryer, and makeup mirror.

Double Room 1st Deck Sea View (HB):   One king bed. Light decor, smart contemporary furnishings. Balcony with sea view. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite TV. Minibar. Complimentary newspaper. Designer toiletries, hair dryer, and makeup mirror.

Dbl Room 2nd & 3rd Front Deck (HB):   One king bed. Light decor, smart contemporary furnishings. Balcony. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite TV. Minibar. Complimentary newspaper. Designer toiletries, hair dryer, and makeup mirror.

Driving Directions: From Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): Distance to Miramar Crouesty is 90 kilometres, approximately 90 minutes' drive.

Getting there. Taxis are available outside Terminal 1. The fare to the hotel is 165 EUR. A shuttle bus can be arranged to the hotel from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and costs 70 EUR per person. A taxi to Nantes city centre costs around 25 EUR-30 EUR. The TAN Air shuttle runs from the airport to the city's central train station and links up to Vannes train station. From Vannes station there is a free shuttle bus to the hotel from 10 a.m. to 7.p.m. This must be arranged with the hotel 48 hours ahead. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Nantes city centre is compact and easy to explore by bicycle or on foot. An extensive network of trams and buses runs throughout the town. High-speed TGV trains link Nantes to other cities throughout France. A car is recommended for exploring the surrounding Loire Valley, including around Arzon.

Room Amenities:

• Smoking rooms • Cable/satellite TV • Hypo-allergenic bedding availa • Designer toiletries • Pay movies • Window opens • Cribs (infant beds) available • Direct-dial phone • Welcome amenities • Premium TV channel(s) • Bidet • Blackout drapes/curtains • Child care (in room, surcharge • Extra towels/bedding in room • Internet access - complimentar • Makeup mirror • Sewing kit • Shower/tub combination 

Beach - 500 metres| Islands - 1 kilometre| Port Navalo - 2 kilometres| Chateau de Suscinio - 15 kilometres| Vannes - 35 kilometres |