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 en suite 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 minibar.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
“Location in relation to the town and private secure parking for motorcycle parking”
Philip
United Kingdom
“We love Hotel Diderot. I think this was our fourth stay.
Great location. Lovely team, beautiful building and the best jams in France!!”
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Susan
United Kingdom
“Beautiful hotel, peaceful, surrounded by gardens. Staff helpful, pleasant. Wouldn't stay anywhere else in Chinon.”
Ben
United Kingdom
“Excellent welcome and just a lovely over night stay. Plenty of restaurants close by for evening meal.
Worth every euro for the breakfast, delicious!”
Paul
United Kingdom
“I stayed in this lovely hotel, converted from a private townhouse, twelve years ago and wanted to come back. The welcome is very friendly and the rooms quiet and comfortable, the bathroom is spotlessly clean with a great shower. Comfortable bed....”
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Cynthia
Germany
“A beautifully-restored 14th hotel in the heart of Chinon. We really enjoyed the charming decor throughout the hotel. In particular, the breakfast room was very attractive and the breakfast has a fine selection of breads and home-made jams. twe...”
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Christopher
United Kingdom
“It was beautiful building in a great place. The staff
were really friendly. The breakfast was fantastic.”
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Michael
United Kingdom
“Clean & comfortable coffee in room
Pleased to get secure parking”
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John
United Kingdom
“Breakfast outside in the cool of the morning was lovely.”
Keith
United Kingdom
“Charming well appointed, well located hotel in lovely historical town..”
Hotel surroundings
Facilities of Hôtel Diderot
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular facilities
Private parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar
House rules
Hôtel Diderot takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 21:00 and 07:00
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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