Hotels in La Loire

This contemporary and modern hotel, literally translated as the Bird Pond, offers beautifully finished rooms with an oriental feel.

Subtlety of expressive cooking, discreet service and the originality of converted bedrooms within the cliffs are on offer at this unique manor house just a few minutes from Tours. Using former monks' dwellings, 12 of its 14 rooms are sculpted into the rock and every one is different. This hotel mixes natural materials elegantly with contemporary designs to create a chic finish. Chef, Didier Edon, has a Michelin star for his excellent restaurant.

Tours' oldest hotel has been welcoming visitors for more than 150 years. It is more than just a hotel, it is a local institution and a commemorative sight to its famous guests over the years. These have included Napoleon, Hemmingway, Churchill, Roosevelt and more.

This beautiful château of seven towers was created in the 14th century and has been extensively repaired over the years. Originally built in Renaissance style, it also has neo-Gothic features from the 20th century.

This lovely 18th century manor house has beautiful individually decorated rooms. A friendly place with lovely rustic fare and homemade jams, this is an absolute find. Close to Chinon centre, it has a great location too. Its status on Trip Advisor says it all.

This peaceful and rustic family hotel is located just outside Blois and offers a friendly and pleasant stay. With rooms nicely finished by Daphnée Boussard, each one is individual. The real feature here is restaurant run by Grégory Boussard which is the heart of this hotel.

This small but beautiful 19th century château immediately impresses with its grand stairways to the entrance. With just five guest rooms and a gîte, decorated with original furniture, this place oozes peace and tranquillity. It has a wonderful traditional conservatory, a small outdoor pool and 2 hectares of lovely parkland.

A delightful hotel nestled amongst the vineyards in the heart of the Loire Valley, offering quality guestrooms in tranquil surroundings. This elegant 15th century property was entirely renovated in 1996. As well as boasting a swimming pool, it also has troglodyte caves and a wine cellar within the grounds.

Located in an old aristocratic mansion dating back to the Renaissance period, this building was turned into a hotel and restaurant in the 18th century. Run by Marie-Christine and Didier Clement, it has well restored rooms around an inner courtyard, some with balconies. Passionate about their literature, Marie-Christine has had some of her works published. The hotel restaurant is excellent.

This 15th century château is built on the ruins of an 11th century fortress. Different families have lived in this domain, which included farms devoted to rearing livestock and wine production. It was a safe fortress where the peasants took refuge to protect themselves from the soldiers who scoured the region. All that is left today is the Château and its outbuildings, a park planted with trees, vines and land over a surface area of 15 hectares.

This charming hotel is situated in a 19th century manor house is an authentic traditional family home with has retained its magnificence. Its rooms in the château are elegant and fitted with period furniture. The rooms in the Pavilion, just 50 metres from the château, are more creative and contemporary in design. There is free loan of bicycles of the château; a good way to get to and explore the gardens of nearby Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire.

This Renaissance château which dates back to the 14th century was home to many royal mistresses. This château rooms are decorated in an opulent and regal style. It has beautiful surroundings which include a vegetable garden with a massive 650 varieties of tomato, the contemporary and colourful Dalhia garden and a medicinal garden. Cookery classes are available.

Originally a priory founded in 1107 by the Lord of Amboise, it retains its old character with stained glass windows and dragons on the gables. This small hotel is located in large gardens with century-old lime trees and an inviting outdoor swimming pool.

This château in the village of Saint-Règle is surrounded by a 17th century moat and sits in the middle of 30 hectares of parkland. It has elegant light rooms with wonderful, if modern, wooden beaming and views of the park. The grounds have an outdoor swimming pool.

This former village inn has been converted into a charming but contemporary hotel retaining some of the original features. It has a lovely terrace opening out onto a secret garden and a great Michelin starred restaurant run by Christophe Hay.

This former royal residence in the shadow of Château Chenonceau is the ideal place to discover the wonderful Loire Valley and to explore the châteaux of Chambord, Blois, Amboise and Touraine.

Sited on the banks of the river Loiret, this stylish hotel offers immaculate rooms in a wonderful setting. It has pretty gardens with covered walkways and a good restaurant. It's a nice alternative close to Orléans if you don't want to stay in the city.