“Great hotel”

This is a really lovely hotel - all the windows and doors were open when we stayed during hot weather so the place was light and airy. The staff are really helpful and welcoming. Our room looked out onto the terrace and garden area where guests can have a drink and or something to eat. The break… Více

This is a really lovely hotel - all the windows and doors were open when we stayed during hot weather so the place was light and airy. The staff are really helpful and welcoming. Our room looked out onto the terrace and garden area where guests can have a drink and or something to eat. The breakfast offered a lot of choices and was very good quality. If you have never been to Amboise before it is a beautiful place with plenty to see and do but there is very little in the way of public transport and we struggled to get a taxi back to the train station. Depending on how quickly you walk the hotel is about a 25 minute walk into the centre which is beautiful.

Méně

“Good hotel with free parking - longish walk to city centre”

Chose this hotel as a comfortable stopover on a long journey. The free, secure parking was a major factor in our decision. As another reviewer mentioned, the hotel is located in a characterful old house, so the rooms might be smaller that people expect. Ours was pleasant if a little on the compa… Více

Chose this hotel as a comfortable stopover on a long journey. The free, secure parking was a major factor in our decision. As another reviewer mentioned, the hotel is located in a characterful old house, so the rooms might be smaller that people expect. Ours was pleasant if a little on the compact side. The breakfast was fine, if perhaps a little more expensive than in some other hotels. One thing that surprised us was the notice on each table reminding guests not to take away any food! Is that really necessary? The hotel is a little way out of town, so it's a bit of a walk to the city centre. One issue is that some of the route is on narrow pavements by the main road. That said, there are taxi numbers on the map the hotel hands out. That could be a better option for getting to and from the city centre.

Méně

“Good base for Loire Valley”

Located towards the end of a residential road approx one mile south of Amboise town, but an easy 20 minute walk to restaurants etc. Ample parking to the front and rear of the hotel. Our room on the first floor was a reasonable size, nice and bright decor with plenty of natural light. Beds a bit on … Více

Located towards the end of a residential road approx one mile south of Amboise town, but an easy 20 minute walk to restaurants etc. Ample parking to the front and rear of the hotel. Our room on the first floor was a reasonable size, nice and bright decor with plenty of natural light. Beds a bit on the hard side for us but I guess OK for most. Bathroom OK with walk in shower and good soft fluffy towels. Only problem with the bathroom was the shower doors, unless you got them just right angled slightly inwards they did let a lot of water through onto the floor. Room had a safety deposit box and a fridge. Not sure what the other rooms are like as it is an old converted house so the layouts may be structurally compromised to suit. Also the rooms on the second floor are within the roof space so may also be compromised on space and headroom to the perimeter. Hotel details mention a bar which is a bit misleading. After our long journey we asked on arrival if we could have a drink in the bar. We were ushered into an anti room with various chairs and handed a small menu containing a few wines, beers and soft drinks. My wife had a half bottle of wine and I had a local beer as there was very little to choose from and no spirits. We sat there looking at one another drank up and did not bother again after this. Cannot comment on the breakfast as after reading reviews we decided to find a local cafe for coffee and croissants rather than pay the hotel rate which would have been €30 per night compared to less than €10 in town for both of us. Reception on arrival and departure was a cold affair with no acknowledgement or greeting from the receptionist. The only interaction we got was on departure when it came to pay the bill it was queried about us taking breakfast on the first morning which we had not. For what we wanted as a base to sleep and explore the Loire Valley it was fine. Don’t expect a reciprocal welcoming Bonjour or even an Au Revoir on departure. We have stopped in a good many hotels in France and even some larger city centre BW hotels where the reception is far more welcoming.

Méně

“It's not bad for a budget hotel”

The location is quite close to town, plenty of free parking spaces and the staff are very helpful, but the down side is the aircon is not working properly, especially during the heatwave when it was 36 degrees for the whole week, luckily the very helpful young man at the reception managed to find a… Více

The location is quite close to town, plenty of free parking spaces and the staff are very helpful, but the down side is the aircon is not working properly, especially during the heatwave when it was 36 degrees for the whole week, luckily the very helpful young man at the reception managed to find a fan for us to get through those hot nights.

Méně