Fodor's Expert Review Hôtel Diderot

4 rue de Buffon, Chinon, Centre-Val de Loire, 37500, France Fodor's Choice

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. Inside, the guest rooms (some with original architectural features) are spacious, and, while hardly modern, come with cable TV, free Wi-Fi, and plenty of closet space. A lovely breakfast laden with local products is served in the beamed dining room by a roaring fireplace in winter or on the garden terrace in summer. All in all, this is an excellent value for the money.

PROS

  • parking in the courtyard or in a free lot nearby
  • cozy bar and breakfast room
  • accessible ground-floor rooms

CONS

  • somewhat worn decor
  • outdated bathrooms
  • bar closes at 8:30

QUICK FACTS

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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 02–47–93–18–87

HOTEL DETAILS

27 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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