Set in spacious gardens, the modern Hotel de France is located three kilometers from Poitiers city center, five kilometers from the Futuroscope science park. The 58 rooms have contemporary decor with light wooden furnishings and balconies. All are equipped with complimentary Internet access, cable television and telephones. After a busy day of meetings in the hotel's conference 7ooms, guests can enjoy a cocktail at the poolside bar, relax on the sunny terraces, or unwind in the sauna. Business guests can also make use of the banquet facilties and wireless Internet access. Other hotel amenities include a 24 hour front desk, mulitlingual staff, complimentary parking, pool table, 24 hour room service and onsite restaurant. Royal Poitou offers French cuisine in a formal setting with traditional furnishings and air conditioning. Guests can dine in, or out on the terraces next to the swimming pool. Buses run regularly to all areas of Poitiers, including the downtown railway station, with links to surrounding towns. The nearest airport is Nantes Atlantique Airport , 200 kilometers away. The Tan Air Shuttle is directly linked to the city bus and tramway network.