Hotel Diderot - Chinon

$$$$||View on mapChinon, France2 Rue Lavoisier, Chinon, France, 37500|
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Hotel Diderot - Chinon
2 Rue Lavoisier, Chinon, France, 37500·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Location9.4
Staff9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.1
Free WiFi9.0
Who stays here
Couples70%
Solo11%
Families10%
Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Location9.4
Staff9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.1
Free WiFi9.0
Who stays here
Couples70%
Solo11%
Families10%
Groups9%

17th-century family-run hotel steps from Chinon Royal Fortress

Accommodation

Hotel Diderot Chinon has 17 guest rooms, each individually decorated with private en-suite bathrooms. Rooms include either a bath or shower and toilet, with premium bedding and a fan available. The hotel provides board games and bicycles for guests to use during their stay.

Dining

A French breakfast is served next to the 15th-century fireplace in the breakfast room or on the terrace in summer. The breakfast features homemade jams made from local fruits, fresh bread, and croissants. The hotel bar offers local wines and a coffee house on site.

Location and Surroundings

Hotel Diderot is a 12-minute walk from Chinon Royal Fortress and within walking distance to Domaine Couly-Dutheil and Château d'Ussé. Chinon Train Station is a 10-minute walk away, and the hotel is close to the Loire River walk area. Guests can explore the historic downtown with many restaurants and shops nearby.

Amenities and Services

The hotel has a courtyard garden and a terrace with outdoor furniture for relaxation. On-site private parking is available for a fee, and bicycle rental is offered for guests. Facilities include luggage storage, express check-in/check-out, and accessible parking for disabled guests.

Family and Guest Services

Hotel Diderot Chinon is a smoke-free property with a bar and lounge area. Daily housekeeping ensures clean rooms, and board games are provided for entertainment. The hotel offers key access and safety deposit boxes for security, and multilingual staff speak French, English, and German.

  • Rooms: Individually decorated rooms with private en-suite bathrooms
  • Dining: French breakfast by a 15th-century fireplace with homemade jams
  • Location: 12-minute walk to Chinon Royal Fortress, 10 minutes to train station
  • Amenities: Courtyard garden, terrace, bicycle rental, board games
  • Parking: On-site private parking available for a fee
  • Accessibility: Facilities for disabled guests and accessible parking
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-21:00
from 07:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian
Building
Number of rooms:28
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Rooms and availability

Tradition Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
Superior Queen Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
Comfort Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Heating
  • Bathtub

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Coffee shop

TV

Flat-screen TV

Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

Facilities for kids

Board games

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Hotel Diderot

💵 Lowest room price 79 £
📏 Distance to centre 700 m
✈️ Distance to airport 55.1 km
🧳 Nearest airport Tours Val de Loire, TUF

Location

2 Rue Lavoisier, Chinon, France, 37500
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2 Rue Lavoisier, Chinon, France, 37500
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2 Rue Lavoisier, Chinon, France, 37500
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Church
chapelle Sainte-Radegonde de Chinon
570 m
Place Jeanne d'Arc
570 m
Restaurant
La Treille Hotel Restaurant
360 m
Restaurant
Boulangerie la Tour de L'Horloge
430 m
Restaurant
Pierre Colin majuscule a Patisserie
460 m
Restaurant
Royal chinon
710 m
Restaurant
Le Petit Creux
1.0 km

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FAQ about Hotel Diderot

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the 3-star Hotel Diderot?
You can visit Forteresse Royale de Chinon as well as chapelle Sainte-Radegonde de Chinon, placed just 11 and 7 minutes walk away from the 3-star Hotel Diderot respectively.
What is the closest airport to the Hotel Diderot?
Tours Val de Loire airport is located within a 51-minute drive (60 km) from the Hotel Diderot.
Can we park our car at Hotel Diderot hotel?
Yes, at Hotel Diderot hotel there are parking spaces provided on site.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the 3-star Hotel Diderot hotel?
Unfortunately, the 3-star Hotel Diderot hotel does not have on-site restaurants, but there is a variety of dining venues just outside the property. Visit restaurant L'entrepotes for the taste of healthy cuisine (500 meters from the accommodation) or L'Ardoise, which is famous for its healthy dishes (600 meters away).
What is check-in and check-out time at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 16:00 to 21:00 and check out from 07:00.
What are the booking prices at the hotel?
The prices at the hotel start from $96.
What payment methods are accepted in the Hotel Diderot hotel?
Payment methods in the Hotel Diderot hotel include:
  • сash
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
What room types does Hotel Diderot comprise?
Hotel Diderot offers such room types as Tradition Double Room, Small Double Room, and Comfort Double Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 3-star Hotel Diderot hotel?
Each room at the 3-star Hotel Diderot hotel offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, some units feature private bathrooms along with a hair dryer and toiletries.
Does the staff at the 3-star Hotel Diderot speak any foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the 3-star Hotel Diderot will help you in English, Spanish, and Italian.
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