Fodor's Expert Review Château de Pray
Rue du Cèdre, Chargé, Centre-Val de Loire, 37530, France Fodor's Choice
Like a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, this hotel keeps purring along, decade after decade, offering many delights: 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. Fifty years ago Loire Valley guidebooks praised this domain, and things have only gotten better. Chef Arnaud Philippon's Michelin-starred restaurant is set in two salons, one in brilliant golds, the other lighted with chandeliers and stained-glass windows, lined with tapestries, and spectacularly centered on a neo-Gothic, sculpted-wood fireplace. Be sure to reserve in advance.
PROS
- Marvelous setting
- Superlative restaurant
- Beautiful views
CONS
- Service can be haughty
- No bar
- Decor dated
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Rate Includes: No Meals, Closed Jan. and 2 wks in Nov.