Hotel DiderotvsLe Grand Monarque
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Le Grand Monarque ranks marginally higher than Hotel Diderot. Le Grand Monarque ranks #29 in Loire Valley with endorsements from 2 publications including Lonely Planet, 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
Lonely Planet "This gorgeous townhouse is tucked amid luscious rose-filled gardens and crammed with polished antiques." Full review
Fodor's "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
Le Grand Monarque Fodor's Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
3 place de la Republique, 37190 Azay-le-Rideau
From $82/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Business Center
Fodor's "Home to one of France's most beauteous châteaux, Azay should rightly have a hotel that befits the town jewel and this landmark—a three-minute walk from the château gates—nicely fits the bill." Full review
Lonely Planet "Modern and with a bright BD (comic book) theme, this hotel – at the northern edge of the old city – offers 26 comfortable rooms (the cheaper ones are smallish) and an attractive restaurant." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"A Michelin Guide selection since 1900, the Best Western Premier Grand Monarque Hotel & Spa remains a classic, combining the scale and personality of a beautiful old house with the..." Full review
