Hotels in La Loire

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

This gorgeous château dates back to the 15th century and some of the original features still remain including the moat. Its main buildings were constructed in the 17th and 18th centuries. Still classically decorated, it has a mix of traditional and more contemporary rooms.

This elegant château is splendidly laid out and built with in classic white stone and blue slate. It has been meticulously restored over the years and the current owners are passionate about ensuring its heritage is retained. Be sure to visit the François I gallery and the traditional kitchen. A homely place to stay.

This is a great hotel in a charming old manor house. With just 20 rooms, it has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and an adorable terrace with an outdoor heated pool.

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 stylish charming hotel has 11 bedrooms with views over the Loire or the gardens and is decorated in a simple and neutral chic design using natural materials. Its private gardens are immaculately landscaped and there is a small spa pool.

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.

The original 17th century building of this beautiful former post house has been converted in to a hotel. It was one of the founding hotels in the prestigious Relais & Châteaux hotel chain. The pink brick and half-timbered facade of the inn is characteristic of the Sologne area and a further six further cottages have been added with thatched roofs. Its six hectares of gardens house an attractive outdoor swimming pool.

This former abbey was established in the 12th century and then rebuilt in the 17th century and today it retains all of its architectural splendour. Now a grand hotel, it over looks the Loire river in Beaugency and has simply elegant rooms which retain the monastic feel.

This hotel and leisure complex sits in the centre of a nature reserve and has 42 luxury rooms and 11 apartments. The imposing château dates back to the end of the 18th century when it was used as a royal residence. As well as an excellent 18-hole golf course, the domaine also has an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and mountain bikes for hire.

This charming luxury hotel sits on the banks of the Loire and its sumptuous bedrooms have views of the beautiful Château d'Amboise. Elegantly decorated, with lovely gardens, this is a wonderful choice in heart of Amboise.

This Relais & Châteaux property is a former hunting lodge which has been beautifully maintained and restored. It has a stylish regal feel with elegant furniture, original hung paintings and chandeliers. Their rooms and apartments have the same regal feel with their antique furnishings and traditional print wallpapers. It has an outdoor heated pool, tennis courts and extensive grounds. The restaurant is excellent but expensive.

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 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.

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.

This small inn in the centre of the lovely village of Beaugency offers 29 well-presented rooms and has recently added an outdoor swimming pool in the grounds. It's a pretty place to stop and offers very good value.

This beautiful château and its adjacent light and airy manor house is situated in the central Loire in Briollay. It has rooms decorated in Louis XIII and French regency styles, with art deco bathrooms. The restaurant serves excellent food by chef Gérard Côme in its Orangery, conservatory or out on the terrace. It has a lovely swimming pool set in lush grounds.

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.