A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated January 2024.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Loire Valley, France. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Good breakfast. Les Hauts de Loire is located in Onzain, a 20-minute drive from Amboise Castle and 20 km from Blois. This manor house offers a helicopter landing pad and a 3-hectare fishing pond in its 70-hectare park. The rooms and suites at Hauts de Loire are decorated in an elegant style and include views of the park. Each one also features an en suite bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Both a continental and American-style breakfast are available in the grand dining room or on the terrace. You may also choose to dine in the restaurant, which serves gastronomic-style dishes. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire property and free private parking is provided on site. Local activities include wine tasting in the surrounding vineyards or driving the 35 km to Château de Chenonceau.Show full description
A lovely luxury property set in a wooded forest with acres of trails to walk and ponds to ponder.
Highly elegant. Historic property. Superb interior design.Opened November 2021. Les Trésorières has a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Tours. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 400 metres from Basilica of Saint Martin, and within 600 metres of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Les Trésorières offers 5-star accommodation with an indoor pool, sauna and hammam. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Hotel Goüin Museum, Vinci International Congress Center and Tours Train Station. The nearest airport is Tours Val de Loire Airport, 6 km from Les Trésorières.Show full description
Beautiful brand-new property at a very convenient location - walking distance to everywhere. The rooms are bright and spacious, with elegant decorations and very modern and convenient facilities. I rate this as one of the most ELEGANT AND HISTORIC boutique hotels in Loire Valley.
Lovely property. Popular among couples. Located in the Loire Valley, this castle is surrounded by the Bourgueil vineyards. It is set in a 20-hectare park with an Italian terrace and a heated outdoor swimming pool. The elegant rooms and suites in the Chateau de Rochecotte feature antique furniture. Each room is equipped with a TV, and offers a view of the park. All rooms have a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The restaurant at the Chateau De Rochecotte serves gourmet cuisine. It offers an à la carte menu for lunch and a continental breakfast is served every morning. Guests can dine on the terrace in the summer. With free private parking on site, the castle is accessible via the A85 motorway, 2 km away. Bikes are also available upon request.Show full description
Charming chateau, set on beautifully manicured gardens. Rooms are stylishly made in Victorian style with classic furniture and modern comfort.
Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Great breakfast. Built in the 12th century, the Commanderie de Ballan is a “château hotel” located in the middle of an area of several hectares 15 minutes from Tours. It is an ideal holiday resort for discovering the castles of the Loire. In a magnificent green setting, you can stay in the castle where the comfortable rooms decorated in a traditional and luxurious style will remind you of those of the most emblematic castles in the region. Our houses and lodges, one of which has a private swimming pool, will also perfectly accommodate your weekends and holidays with family or friends. Finally, our duplexes in the former stables, all equipped with a kitchenette and each with a private terrace, are perfect for enjoying a completely independent stay in a relaxing setting. A stay at the Commanderie is an invitation to disconnect: the estate is equipped with a magnificent heated swimming pool in the middle of a clearing, and a Nordic bath is at your disposal in our forest. Our team will also be happy to offer you a wide range of services: packed lunch (breakfast, brunch, picnic, boards, etc.), massages, yoga classes, chef at home, bike rental organization of tastings local wines or all your excursions. The estate is equipped with free and secure parking (car and bicycle).Show full description
Great views. Chateau D’Artigny is an 18th century-style château located in the heart of the Loire Valley, 15 km from Tours. It offers luxury accommodation with a spa, pool and gastronomic restaurant. Set within a 25 hectare park, guest rooms are situated in the castle, the Ariane Pavillion or the Frangrance House. They have fine antique furnishings. The hotel’s restaurant serves gourmet regional cuisine using locally-sourced produce. The 2 dining rooms feature marble floors and gilded pillars. Guests have access to Chateau D’Artigny’s spa facilities, including a sauna, hot tub and hamman. There is also a tennis courts. Chateau D'Artigny offers cooking classes and wine tasting, as well as a range of beauty treatments. Free on-site parking is provided.Show full description
Great views. Good breakfast. Close to the centre of Saumur, the hotel Anne D'Anjou is overlooking the river and has a view of the chateau above. All of the rooms offer a satellite TV and views of the Loire River and of the chateau. Five of these rooms still have their original decor (Louis XVI, Restoration, Empire periods). Rooms with views of the river or castle are available upon request. The swimming pool is heated from april to october. Guests can enjoy an on-site wellness centre which features a jacuzzi and a sauna at an additional charge.Show full description
A wonderfully relaxing property close to tourist attractions and restaurants. Beautiful spacious rooms with balconies and a lovely view over the river, and having a high-quality coffeemaker in the rooms is also a great bonus!
Romantic. Charming. Great value. Housed in a mansion dating from the 17th century, Le Clos d'Amboise is surrounded by a large landscaped garden in the heart of Amboise. Guests have free access to the heated outdoor pool open in summer and there is also a sauna. It offers elegantly decorated rooms complete with a minibar, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and air conditioning. Most room offer views of the garden, while they all have a private bathroom with a hairdryer. A buffet breakfast is prepared every morning at this hotel, and it can be taken on the terrace during summer. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or a regional meal in the restaurant. Clos Lucé, Leonardo da Vinci's last residence, is now a museum that is only 1 km from this hotel. Free private parking is provided at Le Clos d'Amboise, making it easy to explore the nearby towns and their castles. Chaumont Castle is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
Beautiful hotel in a historic mansion with a lovely courtyard where you can relax with a drink or swim in the pool. I really like this place... I think it is one of the most romantic small luxury hotels in Loire Valley.
Elegant. Popular among couples. This 18th-century country inn is located in the centre of Chenonceaux, just 500 metres from the Castle of Chenonceau and 31 km from Beauval Zoo. It offers an heated outdoor swimming pool during summer and winter and Scandinavian baths. Guest rooms are elegantly decorated and are equipped with air conditioning and a TV with satellite channels. Each room has a private bathroom including bathrobes and slippers. Free Wi-Fi is available. You can stroll around the peaceful garden setting before dining in the gourmet restaurant. Auberge du Bon Laboureur also features a bar with an extensive wine list and a buffet breakfast is served every morning, which can also be enjoyed in the guest's room. A free parking and room service are available on site.Show full description
Gorgeous small hotel right across the street from Château Chenenceau with charming ambiance and delicious food.
Unique. Romantic. Set at the heart of the Loire Valley, this 18th-century château offers luxury rooms with period furniture. It features a heated outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. The splendid 50-hectare park with its pond and a walking path is the perfect place to relax. Traditional meals are served for dinner at 20:00 in the dining room at the Château Des Briottieres hotel. They include appetizers, a three-course meal and a coffee or infusion. Reservations are required 24 hour in advance. It is only a 25-minute drive from Angers and a 45-minute drive from Saumur. Free WiFi access is available in some rooms.Show full description
I think this is the most unique and authentic small luxury hotel in Loire Valley.
Charming. Nice style. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Located in Saumur town centre, Hotel Saint-Pierre is next to the Loire River at the foot of Chateau de Saumur. It offers air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. The Saint-Pierre‘s bar offers an extensive whisky selection and guests are invited to relax in the garden and terrace. The Saint-Pierre Hotel provides a currency exchange service. It also has a barber and beauty shop and offers free newspapers. Guests can use the Saint-Pierre’s car and bicycle rental services to discover the Saumur and its vineyards.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a highly rated breakfast and a great location in Saumur. It is very popular among couples travelling to Loire Valley.
Delightful property. Charming. Great location. Popular among couples. Charming residence in the heart of the Loire Valley Castles, “LE MANOIR LES MINIMES” is located in an exceptional setting with its view of the Royal “Château d'Amboise” overlooking the river. They are also equipped with air conditioning and satellite TV. After several months of embellishment work, this listed 18th century building was completely renovated in 2021 to offer you a new Luxury offer in a preserved but redesigned setting, combining services and comfort, with 21st century technology. Most of the rooms have a bathroom with a shower. All bathrooms come with a hairdryer and bathrobes. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property. Built on the foundations of the former medieval monastery of the Minimes Monks, this hotel establishment with 13 unique rooms and 2 suites are spread over 2 buildings (Le Manoir and L'Annexe called Le Pavillon des Roses, located 40 meters in front of the Manor), now offers a new atypical catering "LES MINIMES GOURMETS" in the form of a “Grocery-Bistro” allowing you to eat on site in complete security, either in the bedroom, in the dining room or on the sunny terrace overlooking the Château Royal d'Amboise. Accompanied by our team, you can help yourself at any time of the day in the boutique area, where delicacies and carefully selected local wines will be self-service. Free private parking is possible on site.Show full description
A charming hotel at the base of a castle with authentic French flair. Stylishly decorated rooms are beautiful and comfortable, with extra soft bedding. I think this is the most beautiful and charming small luxury hotel in Loire Valley.
Historic. Stylish. Nice interior design. Free access to the Abbey is included in the rate. Free access to the site doesn't include access to the museum. Fontevraud Located in the Saint Lazare Priory of the historic Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, in the heart of the Loire Valley between Touraine and Anjou, Fontevraud L'Ermitage is a non-air-conditioned establishment that offers free WiFi and on-site parking. Featuring contemporary decor, The private bathroom has a shower and free toiletries. A desk, safe and ironing facilities are also provided. The Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant offers contemporary and refined dishes created by Chef Thibaut Ruggeri. The gastronomic restaurant must be booked prior to your stay if you wish to dine. Guests can enjoy a range of activities on site or in the surrounding area, including golf and horseback riding. Free access to the Abbey is included in the rate. Free access to the site doesn't include access to the museum. Fontevraud L'Ermitage welcomes you 20 km from Saumur and Chinon. Finally, the Tours Val de Loire airport is 58 km from the hotel.Show full description
An excellent hotel with a dip into history in beautiful surroundings. Old architecture blended with minimalist interior design, a fascinating location, and a romantic room with great ambiance.
Great views. This 19th-century chateau is located in a large park with an outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts. Domaine de la Tortinière is located in Veigné, a 10-minute drive from Tours. Each guest room and suite at Domaine de la Tortinière is fitted with antique furniture and has a private bathroom. Some have views of the Indre River. The property's restaurant serves gastronomic cuisine in the dining room, overlooking the river and the pool, or on the outdoor terrace.Show full description
Idyllic and romantic chateau in the middle of the Loire area - such a perfect spot for a weekend getaway. The rooms are spacious and newly renovated with extremely comfy beds.
Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. The Relais des Landes is a XVIIth-century mansion located south of Bois in the Loire Valley. It offers free Wi-Fi internet access and a covered and heated swimming pool from March to November. All of the rooms at the Relais are individually decorated and have a private bath, radio, flat-screen TV and a mini-bar. All of them look out on to the 20-hectare park surrounding the hotel. In the Closerie, the hotel’s restaurant, you can dine on traditional cuisine made with fresh, local ingredients. Dishes can be made for your dietary requirements and children’s meals are available. Meals can be enjoyed on the veranda or in the traditional dining room with its fireplace and view of the Loire Valley. The property is 33 km from Beauval Zoo.Show full description
I think this is one of the most RELAXING hotels in Loire Valley. It also has GREAT AFFORDABILITY.
Elegant. Comfortable beds. Housed in an old castle near the town of Amboise, this hotel has a very good restaurant, a pleasant garden and pleasant rooms with original decoration and four-poster beds. All rooms are equipped with modern amenities including free Wi-Fi. The Château de Pray hotel also has a splendid outdoor swimming pool. Private parking is available free of charge, making it easier for you to travel by car in the Loire Valley. Restaurant open from Wednesday evening to Sunday lunchtime.Show full description
A very quiet, historic chateau in a beautiful location on the banks of the Loire. The rooms have a very cozy charm, and the bathrooms are modern with excellent equipment. The hotel also has a lovely heated pool!
Beautiful. Historic. Great value.Opened April 2021. Set in Loches and within 600 metres of Chateau de Loches, Best Western Premier Hotel de la Cite Royale features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as an indoor pool and a hot tub. The hotel offers a hammam and room service. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Best Western Premier Hotel de la Cite Royale offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Speaking German, English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Chateau de Montpoupon is 21 km from the accommodation, while Château de Chenonceau is 31 km away. The nearest airport is Tours Val de Loire Airport, 46 km from Best Western Premier Hotel de la Cite Royale.Show full description
Very stylish. Elegant. Comfortable beds.Opened October 2020. Located in Carquefou, 12 km from Botanical Garden of Nantes, Château de Maubreuil provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Every room includes a coffee machine, while certain rooms include a kitchen with an oven, a minibar and a stovetop. Guest rooms include a safety deposit box. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available daily at the property. Castle of the Dukes of Brittany is 13 km from Château de Maubreuil, while Le Lieu Unique is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Nantes Atlantique Airport, 26 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most STYLISH boutique hotels in Loire Valley. It also has super comfortable beds.
Hôtel La Marine de Loire is located near the Loire River, in Montsoreau between Saumur and Chinon. It offers spa facilities free of charge and its rooms offer a view of the river or the private garden. All of the rooms are air-conditioned and have Flat-screen TVs. WiFi internet access is available throughout the property and is free of charge. La Marine de Loire also has a covered and heated swimming spa pool. La Marine de Loire is located between Anjou and Touraine, near the Chateau de Montsoreau.Show full description
Great location. Situated on the banks of the Loire River, Empreinte Hotel & Spa is 4-star boutique hotel offering a range of wellness facilities, a bar and a meeting room. Free WiFi is available at the hotel. At Empreinte Hotel & Spa, all rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bathtub or walk-in shower. A minibar and a courtesy tray is also provided in each room. The Junior Suites and Suite offers a balneotherapy bath and river views. A buffet breakfast, including sweet, savoury items and local products is served every morning in the breakfast room. Breakfast can be served in your room with an extra charge. Several restaurants can be reached within a few minutes' walk, in Orléans city centre. Guests staying at Empreinte Hotel & Spa can enjoy the Access to The Espace Bien Etre, which features a sauna, hammam, and hot tub, will be made available to the customer for 45 minutes with private access through this service only with 20 euros per person. This access is by reservation only. To book, the customer must contact the reception of the establishment. Popular points of interest near Empreinte Hotel & Spa include Historical and archaeological museum of Orleans, Cathedrale Ste-Croix and Botanical Garden of Orléans.Show full description
Great views. Comfortable beds. Chateau Le Prieuré Saumur - La Maison Younan is offering accommodation in Chènehutte-les-Tuffeaux, 21 km from Doue la Fontaine Zoo. Boasting a gastronomic restaurant and a terrace with panoramic views of the Loire River, this property also provides guests with a bar and meeting rooms. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, desk and minibar. The private bathroom has a bath, free toiletries and hairdryer. Guests can have a meal at the property's gastronomic restaurant, le Castellane, upon reservation. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Saint-Martin-de-la-Place, like hiking. Angers is 35 km from Chateau Le Prieuré Saumur - La Maison Younan, while Saumur is 8 km away. The nearest airport is Tours Loire Valley Airport, 68 km from the property.Show full description
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