Hotel DiderotvsChateau de Pray
Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Chateau de Pray scores slightly higher than Hotel Diderot. Chateau de Pray is ranked #17 in Loire Valley with recommendations from 2 reviewers including The Telegraph, Fodor's.
Hotel Diderot
 Lonely Planet
 Fodor's
4 Rue de Buffon, 37500 Chinon
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Multilingual
 - Accessible
 - Breakfast buffet
 - Fax / photocopying
 
 "This gorgeous townhouse is tucked amid luscious rose-filled gardens and crammed with polished antiques." Full review
 "With its ivy-covered stone, white shutters, mansard roof, dormer windows, and rococo spiral staircase, this hotel looks like an 18th-century François Boucher painting." Full review
Chateau de Pray
 Fodor's
 The Telegraph
 Lonely Planet
 Michelin Guide
Rue du Cedre, 37400 Charge, Amboise, France
From $149/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "A romantic twin-tower château, a Loire River vista, tranquil guest rooms (four of the less expensive are in a charming "Pavillon Renaissance"), and an excellent restaurant." Full review
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8.0
 "Indulge your inner prince or princess at this magnificent medieval chateau complete with fairy-tale turrets and knight in shining armour." Full review
 "The 19 rooms here, each named after a famous visitor, are brimming with antique furnishings and old-fashioned charm. Has a Michelin-starred French gastronomique restaurant." Full review
1 Star
 "Delicate execution, balanced flavours, ingredients sourced from local producers: this is château life at its best." Full review