Logis Hôtels Restaurant le Relais Chenonceaux

Conveniently located near Chenonceaux Castle, offering easy access to nearby attractions. Guests praise the friendly and attentive staff, and enjoy the satisfying and varied breakfast with delicious cakes and coffee options.

We visited the restaurant on 27th May at 19.00. We had written confirmation of our table reservation which included confirmation of a gluten-free requirement. The importance of the gluten-free option was discussed with the manageress on arrival. When the main course arrived, the steak was covered with a sauce. I was unsure if this was gluten-free so queried it with the waitress, who took it back to the kitchen to check. After 10 minutes waiting, she returned with the plate with no sauce. She dumped it on the table with no explanation or apology. Later, we raised it with the manageress and after investigation she said that the chef had prepared a gluten-free steak, but the waitress had taken the wrong plate. Had we not queried this, my wife would have been severely sick and ill for a day. Not what anyone expects on holiday. To make matters worse we were charged the full amount with no goodwill gesture to compensate for such a serious incident. The restaurant was very busy and the service was very slow and we were there for over 2 hours for a basic meal. However that wasn't as disastrous as the gluten-free error!!

Reception: there were only two or three of us staying on a cold March day but all staff were friendly and welcoming. Location: Only 5 – 10 minute walk to the Chateau ticket office so ideal. Off road parking immediately outside. The bedroom: Smallish but attractively furnished with two chairs with tapestry seats and with old wood beams. Room 206 was under the eaves so the wood beams meant that one could not stand upright on one side of the bed. Plenty of electric plugs. Good bathroom facilities. No view from the window. Wifi reception varied as to one’s position in the room. Food: Breakfast was good with fresh coffee, orange juice and a decent selection but on the pricey side at €13. We dined there on both nights as there was little choice in Chenonceaux at that time. Nicely cooked food but nothing memorable. Entrée, plat, no dessert, a bottle of wine and coffee cost around €90 for two. Again on the pricey side. Overall a pleasant place to stay but at €415 for two nights dinner, bed and breakfast for two we have had better value elsewhere.