Hôtel Littéraire Stendhal
Your Unique Hôtel Littéraire in Nancy
Ideally located in the heart of Nancy, the Hôtel Littéraire Stendhal—formerly Hôtel des Prélats—stands against the flank of Notre Dame de l'Annonciation cathedral. As you stroll across squares and browse through pages, let this new hôtel littéraire to take you on a double journey through the ducal city and the world of Henri Beyle, known under his pen name, Stendhal.
As the successor to the Hôtel des Prélats, the hotel retains its historic and architectural heritage. It was fully renovated in 2024. Each of its 41 rooms is decorated in an Italian or Empire style to honour one of the characters from Stendhal's works or their entourage, allowing you to rub shoulders with the Sanseverina, Fabrice del Dongo, Julien Sorel or Mathilde de la Mole. Let yourself go as you wander along the pages of our great novels and the corridors of our delightful establishment.
The Hôtel Littéraire Stendhal is an invitation to be curious and open to discovery. Near the bar and its magnificent glass roof, more than 500 books—first editions, works and manuscripts chosen from the rich collection of the Société des Hôtels Littéraires—open onto a world of fantasy and intrigue such as only literature can paint! As with each of our creations, this hotel is designed to be a veritable cultural hub in the heart of the city, hosting literary evenings, exhibitions , events and shows.
Through the most beautiful pages of literature, explore an unsuspected Nancy and marvel at all it has to offer! From your temporary residence, walk but a few minutes to admire the treasures of Place Stanislas—listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and those of Place d'Alliance and Place de la Carrière.