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Hôtel Diderot

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Hiking
Front of property
Fireplace
Traditional Double Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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4 rue de Buffon, Chinon, 37500
  • Place, Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Domaine Couly-Dutheil
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Forteresse Royale de Chinon
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Double Room

Traditional Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Romantic Room

Romantic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hôtel Diderot

Hotel in Chinon with a bar
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, self parking, and free newspapers. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a garden, gift shops/newsstands, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
Hôtel Diderot offers 26 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Hôtel Diderot, you're just a quick walk from Chateaux de la Loire. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a gift shop
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Steps from Chateaux de la Loire and Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park
As a guest of Hôtel Diderot, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Hôtel Diderot also features a garden, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a front-desk safe. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Chinon hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 8 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 13.50 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.06 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

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: approximately EUR 13.50 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 8.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Extra beds are available only for guests under 12 years old.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hôtel Diderot Chinon
Diderot Chinon
Hôtel Diderot Hotel
Hôtel Diderot Chinon
Hôtel Diderot Hotel Chinon

Hôtel Diderot Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 109 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and secluded, but near the town center. It’s a very pleasant led property with a long history.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and the was excellent. Breakfast is very good at a reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, lots of history, wonderful rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

Gorgeously quaint property.

Gorgeously quaint property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Paul, Manchester

Quirky hotel, very friendly staff, lovely shaded courtyard, but smallish room. Good, but not exceptional breakfast. On site parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Lovely Stay

A charming old house with a lovely garden patio right outside my door. It’s a short work to the Vienne river. The room is nice. Bath only, no shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

Good choice to visit Chinon and the region

Comfortable and clean room. Good service and breakfast. Walking distance from center and castle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I especially liked the staff... and the hydronic heating was easy to adjust. Would definitely recommend it to a friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in old French style. No elevator. Great breakfast in front of a big fire with choices of fruit lots of different breads and home made jams. Good coffee. Helpful unobtrusive staff Lots of stairs!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel.very convenient location,easy parking, quiet .authentic fresh produce breakfast with delicious home made jam. Big thanks to owners who made our stay pleasant and enjoyable .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the ambience. The home-made jams were delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel in the middle of town yet an heaven of peace and quiet with bird singing and plenty greenery . Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David, Waltham Cross

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Diderot a number of times over the years. Mainly as a stop over enroute. It is very well located in the middle of Chinon and there is limited parking next to the hotel. The breakfast is just right with fresh bread and their home made jams. It was all as good as ever and a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andres

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

Loire Valley trip

Very nice hotel close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel/inn is very charming- every room is furnished with antiques and is unique. The breakfast was bountiful, and the staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Very relaxing hotel

Beautiful hotel with glorious setting. Excellent breakfast and very comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Charming hotel in Chinon

Nice location and quite charming. Very clean and service was good. We just found the bed a bit too hard for our liking. A foam topper would have been great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022