Cit'Hôtel le Plantagenet

Uncomfortable beds dipped in the middle. Lots of fluff under the bed. My dog was covered. Only one dining chair to sit on. Cold floors it needed rugs for the freezing winter. No restaurant or bar no atmosphere just basic. Breakfast was not worth the money. No hot food. Not even white bread.

This is a wonderful hotel. It is well situated in Chinon with free parking directly opposite in the square. The interior is very stylish and our room was modern and well equipped. The breakfast room is very inviting and there was a very good choice of food including fresh croissants, toast, jams, cheese, ham, yoghurts, nuts, fruit, eggs etc and it is all beautifully presented in a nice airy conservatory. The staff at the hotel are most obliging and speak good english. Overall an excellent choice if you want a central hotel at a competive price. To be highly recommended.

We indeed booked a cheaper room so there may be much better rooms in this hotel, but ... Plus points: lots of parking in the square outside, good updated bathroom with a proper walk in shower. Strong air-conditioning. Pleasant staff. Minus: really small room opening off a narrow outdoor balcony walkway; seriously tough to manage with a suitcase. Cheap furnishings and the window opened right on to the walkway. Only one bedside light. Ancient lock and key. We were hoping for a bit more.

Well situated for Chinon and the Loire. Friendly helpful staff. Comfortable rooms. Secure car parking. a little off the beaten track but easy to find. Great breakfast and good service at reception for an early start.

Very comfortable room with air conditioning (which was important in a heatwave) the manager was very helpful, the breakfast quite adequate and the position of the hotel is great in relation to the old town and fortress. The only blemish was the complete lack of response from a staff member when we arrived before 3 wanting to store our bicycles. Nonetheless I would still recommend the hotel.

From the multiple signs warning that reception is closed until 15.00 to the scruffy patch of garden with dirty furniture described as ‘an enclosed garden by the manager in her best franglais - this is a place to miss when visiting Chinon. One set of The bedroom curtains revealed a breeze block wall and the bed mattress was lumpy and probably pre dated the building. The breakfast room was Butlins a la 1950 with dirty cups. Tea and coffee in the common area consisted of a large box of PG Tips , a kettle and some paper cups. I have tried to make this review light hearted but it was a struggle