Hôtel Diderot

3.0 star property
Hotel in Chinon with a bar
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Exterior
Traditional Double Room
Traditional Double Room | Room amenity

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
4 rue de Buffon, Chinon, 37500
  • Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park
    1 min walk
  • Domaine Couly-Dutheil
    2 min walk
  • Royal Fortress of Chinon
    10 min walk
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    45 min drive

Room options

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Traditional Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Chinon

At Hôtel Diderot you'll be within steps of Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and Domaine Couly-Dutheil. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Chinon hotel include Le Clos de l'Echo and Royal Fortress of Chinon.

What's nearby

  • Domaine Couly-Dutheil - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Fortress of Chinon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Forteresse Royale de Chinon - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pierre et Bertrand Couly - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Château de la Grille - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Chinon Station - 9 min walk
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Bistrot du Marché - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Couly-Dutheil - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café de la Paix - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café des Arts - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café de l'Hôtel de Ville - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hôtel Diderot

Hotel in Chinon with a bar
As a guest of Hôtel Diderot, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Hôtel Diderot also features a garden, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a front desk safe. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Chinon hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hôtel Diderot offers 26 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 8 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 12 for adults and from EUR 4 for children
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 8.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Hôtel Diderot Chinon
Diderot Chinon
Hôtel Diderot Hotel
Hôtel Diderot Chinon
Hôtel Diderot Hotel Chinon

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hôtel Diderot?

Hôtel Diderot offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hôtel Diderot?

As of 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel Diderot on 24 Dec 2024 start from AU$131.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hôtel Diderot?

Yep, Hôtel Diderot has a self car park for EUR 8.00 per day.

What makes Hôtel Diderot a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hôtel Diderot.

Does Hôtel Diderot serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hôtel Diderot?

No, Hôtel Diderot does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hôtel Diderot?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hôtel Diderot?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hôtel Diderot Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 92 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paul, Manchester
Quirky hotel, very friendly staff, lovely shaded courtyard, but smallish room. Good, but not exceptional breakfast. On site parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Stay
A charming old house with a lovely garden patio right outside my door. It’s a short work to the Vienne river. The room is nice. Bath only, no shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice to visit Chinon and the region
Comfortable and clean room. Good service and breakfast. Walking distance from center and castle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I especially liked the staff... and the hydronic heating was easy to adjust. Would definitely recommend it to a friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in old French style. No elevator. Great breakfast in front of a big fire with choices of fruit lots of different breads and home made jams. Good coffee. Helpful unobtrusive staff Lots of stairs!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel.very convenient location,easy parking, quiet .authentic fresh produce breakfast with delicious home made jam. Big thanks to owners who made our stay pleasant and enjoyable .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the ambience. The home-made jams were delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel in the middle of town yet an heaven of peace and quiet with bird singing and plenty greenery . Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David, Waltham Cross

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Diderot a number of times over the years. Mainly as a stop over enroute. It is very well located in the middle of Chinon and there is limited parking next to the hotel. The breakfast is just right with fresh bread and their home made jams. It was all as good as ever and a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loire Valley trip
Very nice hotel close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel/inn is very charming- every room is furnished with antiques and is unique. The breakfast was bountiful, and the staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxing hotel
Beautiful hotel with glorious setting. Excellent breakfast and very comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel in Chinon
Nice location and quite charming. Very clean and service was good. We just found the bed a bit too hard for our liking. A foam topper would have been great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Junet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised by the beauty of Hotel Diderot. Very nice staff and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this wonderful family hotel. Each time it’s a pleasure to return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming hôtel
Friendly and helpful service in a very charming French country style. We will most definitely stay at this hotel again on our next visit to Chinon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Hotel
We love this hotel. It is well situated, very comfortable and great value. Really the only place to stay in Chinon. We will certainly be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greg, Boston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gem. Quiet and cozy family run hotel. Easy walk to Chinon’s activities ,shops,and restaurants. Loved the traditional French breakfasts with fresh from the bakery croissants,baguettes,and brioche. Numerous homemade jams were delicious. The owners and staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019