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.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Private parking at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

Brian
France France
Friendliness, stunning old building super friendly owners. Closeness to the centre.
Wilford
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Cheap overnight parking, clean and characterful room, lovely french breakfast, good coffee. 8 minutes walk to the center of town
Jason
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Quiet, relaxed, private, close walk to shops and restaurants, good parking
Eddie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location in relation to the town and private secure parking for motorcycle parking
Philip
United Kingdom 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!!
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful hotel, peaceful, surrounded by gardens. Staff helpful, pleasant. Wouldn't stay anywhere else in Chinon.
Ben
United Kingdom 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 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....
Cynthia
Germany 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...
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was beautiful building in a great place. The staff were really friendly. The breakfast was fantastic.

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Private bathroom
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  • Free toiletries
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  • Socket near the bed
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US$88 per night
Price US$263
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172 feet²
Private bathroom
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US$118 per night
Price US$353
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From 16:00 to 21:00
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From 07:30 to 11:00
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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.