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BEST WESTERN Hotel de France

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47 / 49 Place du General De Gaulle, FR-37500 Chinon, France
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BEST WESTERN Hotel de France
Ranked #11 of 17 hotels in Chinon
3.5 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
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Waterville, ME
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

I had stayed here before and loved it but this trip was different. While the Hotel de France is in a perfect location in the main square of Chinon, it has no elevator, so you are likely to be climbing many flights of winding stairs with your luggage. It is in a beautiful old 16th C. house with tapestried walls... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

This hotel is the place to stay if you visit this charmig city. It was built on a 17th century building , with original walls but the place was refurbished to meet the expectations of a demanding tourist who seeks comfort surrounded by a magical atmosphere. The breakfast is awesome and the staff are eager to help and provide useful... More

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Leesburg, Virginia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

We lucked into this hotel. Right in the heart of town, with attached free parking, and a great restaurant in the square right in front of the hotel. We could see the castle from our hotel room, which was delightful. The only problem was a typical European problem - our room was on the second floor (3rd level) with no... More

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New York City, New York
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011

I loved this boutique-like hotel so much. It is in the old town and everything you need is nearby (make sure to make a reservation if you go to eat!). The staff is friendly, and the room was more than lovely. I think we got a suite, which was a little expensive, but we just walked in and asked for... More

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Devon
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2011

We last used this hotel 9 years ago, having been regular visitors and we were looking forward to our return. The hotel's situation in the centre of Chinon with great views of the Castle are excellent, but whilst our room and view were fine, the long haul up three flights of stairs was not as easy as it once was,... More

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011

Right in the market square which is full of tables and surrounded by bar and restaurants. A delightful location to experience France Loire valley town. Not noisy, but a fun place. Loads to see locally including castle close to hotel. Public car parking next to hotel, no need to pay for hotel car park.We had an apartment which is next... More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011

Exactly in the center of the village, very nice and cosy rooms, friendly personnel, very nice restorant next to the hotel. More

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London, united Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

We had a nice stay for 3 days in July 2011. The hotel overlooks the main square in Chinon, so ideally located for bars and restaurants. The room was very clean and not at all expensive. We were made to feel at home from the moment we arrived, and breakfast was very good. The staff at this hotel are friendly... More

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Seattle, Washington
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2011
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Situated on small but charming public square. Just a short walk to the elevator that whisks you up to the Chateau. Room was typically small, but very clean with updated bathrooms. Bed was very comfortable. Shutters opened out to a view of the diners on the square below. Very friendly staff. Parking garage is cramped with some amazingly tight spaces.... More

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toronto
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2011
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Location – excellent, right on main square in Chinon, by elevator up to fortress and easy walk to river Parking – good, somewhat challenging garage, 10euro/day Room - tiny, no ventilation - very hot and stuffy, not comfortable leaving balcony door open overnight Staff – good One of few hotels to include breakfast – outdoors on pleasant patio Cannot recommend... More

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Address: 47 / 49 Place du General De Gaulle, FR-37500 Chinon, France
Price range (per night):* S$182 - 352

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