La Boule d'Or

2.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with lazy river and restaurant
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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; al fresco dining
Comfort Double Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; al fresco dining
Comfort Double Room | Bathroom sink

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
21-25 Rue Rabelai, Chinon, Indre-et-loire, 37500
  • Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park
    1 min walk
  • Royal Fortress of Chinon
    6 min walk
  • Domaine Couly-Dutheil
    8 min walk
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    45 min drive

Room options

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
TV
Washer/dryer
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Chinon

La Boule d'Or puts you in the heart of Chinon, steps from Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Royal Fortress of Chinon. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a lazy river. .The fine-dining restaurant, At able, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Chinon hotel include Le Clos de l'Echo and Domaine Couly-Dutheil.

What's nearby

  • Royal Fortress of Chinon - 6 min walk
  • Domaine Couly-Dutheil - 8 min walk
  • Maison de la Riviere - 9 min walk
  • Forteresse Royale de Chinon - 11 min walk
  • Château de la Grille - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Chinon Station - 11 min walk
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Bistrot du Marché - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Couly-Dutheil - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café de la Paix - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café des Arts - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café de l'Hôtel de Ville - ‬2 min walk

About this property

La Boule d'Or

Riverwalk hotel with lazy river and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. La Boule d'Or also features multilingual staff, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Chinon hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
La Boule d'Or offers 4 accommodations with washers/dryers and free newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 8.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • At able

Family friendly

  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 7 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per stay (for stays between 1 January and 31 December)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.80 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 8.5 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 7 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Eurocard.

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.
  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Boule d'Or Chinon
Boule d'Or Hotel
Boule d'Or Hotel Chinon
La Boule D'Or Chinon, France - Loire Valley
La Boule d'Or Hotel
La Boule d'Or Chinon
La Boule d'Or Hotel Chinon

Frequently asked questions

Does La Boule d'Or have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What makes La Boule d'Or a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as comfy beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at La Boule d'Or.

Is La Boule d'Or family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, a lazy river and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that La Boule d'Or is a hit with families.

Does La Boule d'Or serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Boule d'Or?

No, La Boule d'Or does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at La Boule d'Or?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at La Boule d'Or?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

La Boule d'Or Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness
not recommended.
the hotel was partially closed. Only one other couple staying. Not serving dinner the two nights we stayed. Internet not available for Apple iCloud. Very central.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Centrally situated with friendly, helpful staff. Parking is difficult - suggest you reserve parking (limited) on site and prepare to cope with the narrow, one way streets. Room was adequate for one night, fairly small but with a good bathroom. Bed was fairly comfortable, but more pillows would be a good idea.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay in Chinon. Good food and service. Be aware that parking at the hotel is within the pedestrian zone
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

John, West Palm Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean room...Hotel has excellent restaurant..
We arrived in mid afternoon.....Apparently, Expedia had not told them that we were to stay two nights, and they said that we might have to leave the next day.....However, after a few phone calls by the management, everything was resolved.....The little town of Chinon is very quaint and dates from the middle ages....There was no parking at the hotel, but there are a number of free parking lots in the city where we put the rental car for the night. The hotel has an excellent restaurant, which is frequented by many of the locals, and we tried it one evening....I had an excellent veal chop and my wife had a nice steak.....The portions were very generous....I would like to go back again into the Loire valley and stay at this place for a week !!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Staff & service

10/10 Excellent

G.C. Morrocco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, friendly hotel in the center of town

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour entre amis.
Accueil sympathique et restaurant sympa aussi !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

francoise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jean - Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour de charme
Cela fait trois fois que nous venons dans cet hôtel et à chaque fois nous avons passé une ou plusieurs nuits très agréables. Tout est impeccable. L'emplacement de l'hôtel permet de se promener facilement dans les petites rues du centre pleines de charme, et après un bon repas - je recommande de profiter du service de restauration - on peut faire une jolie balade au bord de la Vienne. À choisir sans hésiter.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel très accueillant et restaurant gastronomique
Très bon accueil par l'ensemble du personnel. Le restaurant est de très grande qualité

8/10 Good

Inger, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centralt, prisvärt, bra restaurang
Förekommande personal med hög servicekänsla. Trevliga rum med bra sängar. Spatiösa badrum, rent och fräscht. Bra och prisvärd parkering. Nära till allt. Utvecklingspotentialer: wifi fungerade inte för oss. Endast trådanslutet. Man bör överväga att erbjuda frukostalternativ utöver den kontinentala frukosten.

8/10 Good

Jennifer B, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple mais très bien!
Une petite nuit en étape fort sympathique. Accueil agréable, hôtel simple mais largement suffisant! la chambre était spacieuse, la SDB aussi, et le tout très propre! Petit déjeuner complet et bon. Un grand point fort pour le restaurant! les serveuses très souriantes, service impeccable, et le repas vaut le détour! Une cuisine innovante, et savoureuse, BRAVO!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Emilie, Région parisienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel agréable
Les chambres sont spacieuses et propres. L'accueil est impeccable. Un parking est disponible pour les clients. Cependant l'isolation sonore reste faible, on entend facilement les gens coté rue.

10/10 Excellent

Gilot-Lagrange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
tout a été parfait, excellent accueil, propreté impeccable, possibilité de se restaurer sur place... situé dans une rue piétonne, le parking est de ce fait un peu éloigné, mais ce n'est pas dramatique. l'hôtel se situe non loin de la forteresse. nous en gardons un très bon souvenir.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon hotel familial
Hotel familial au centre de Chinon dans rue piétonne un peu bouillante en début de soiré mais calme vers 23h. Chambre et salle de bain refait à neuf, salle de bain spacieuse. Petit déjeuner correcte, 8 Euros tartine, croissant yaourt, jus, café ou thé.