Hôtel Diderot

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.5

About this property

This simple, family-run hotel from the 17th Century offers a calm elegance in the charming city of Chinon. The Hôtel Diderot, with its courtyard garden and white limestone walls, is a 12-minute walk from Chinon Royal Fortress. Guest rooms are all individually decorated and have private private bathrooms with a bath or shower and a toilet. A French breakfast is served next to the 15th-century fireplace in the breakfast room, or it is served on the terrace during the summer. Guests have use of the garden and patio. Many shops and restaurants are located nearby. Chinon Train Station is a 10-minute walk from the property. This property does not have elevator ,porteur,airconditioning and mini-bar.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Private parking at the hotel

Availability

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1 full bed
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2 twin beds
1 full bed
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2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Barbara
United States United States
“Friendly, welcoming staff, historical hotel, nice amenities and good location. Free parking.”
Dorothy
United States United States
“Charming old hotel. Location was excellent. Very nice staff. Good breakfast. Very quiet.”
Patricia
Canada Canada
“Friendly helpful staff. Room was large and comfortable. The terrace area was pleasant.”
Nele
Estonia Estonia
“I loved this hotel. Ended up extending my stay 3 times. It was cosy, beautifully decorated, impeccably clean (housekeeping daily) and had historic charm. Reminded me a bit of the hotel in Faulty Towers without the comedy. Old world charm you...”
Kimberly
United States United States
“Absolutely charming and wonderful breakfast! Helpful friendly staff! Convenient parking-”
James
United States United States
“It is very well maintained. Clean. The staff and owner were friendly. My room was very comfortable. The breakfast was perfect.”
Li
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Charming and authentic. Extremely calming and very central to enjoy beautiful Chinon.”
Johannes
France France
“Excellent location in the center of the village but very calm. Very good breakfast in the courtyard, very enjoyable. Nice clean quiet room.”
Roberto
Brazil Brazil
“The hotel has a great ambiance, starting in the gardens all the way to the rooms and the common areas. This has been a perfect stay.”
Frances
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a gorgeous place, beautifully curated and with a series of lovely old rooms. The bedroom itself was small, but the bed was comfortable, the bathroom perfectly clean and modern, and everything else was wonderful. The breakfast alone is...”

Hotel area info

House rules

Hôtel Diderot takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 21:00 and 07:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that picnics are forbidden in the garden and patio.

Please note that at night,

Guests are entrusted with the key to the night entrance.

Please inform Hôtel Diderot of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.