Le Régent Hotel & Spa

Pleasant and helpful staff; magnificent sea view from the room; ideally placed for the huge beach (just over the road); excellent breakfast buffet; sparkling bathroom with big bath towels, comfortable bed. Although there are not many restaurants nearby there are a few in walking distance or the "petit train" runs to and from La Baule up to 9pm or so.

Parking close to the hotel was almost impossible, though it is easy to "drop off" people and bags - we parked (free) at Pornichet rail station which is about 4-5 minutes walk. Sea view rooms get a lot of night-time traffic noise unless you close the windows. Restaurant for dinner was expensive & we didn't eat there.

Great location across the street from the beach, walkable distance from the train station (5-10 min, based on how much luggage you have!), the jacuzzi/spa was nice, and it was very quiet. The staff also provided a table fan for air circulation without us even asking for one, as it was quite warm on the 3rd floor.

The restaurant attached/associated with the hotel was not as wonderful as hoped for for the price paid. And there was zero vegetarian food offered, despite our reservation ahead of time.