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Hôtel Diderot

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Chinon hotel

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Traditional Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Front of property
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Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
4 rue de Buffon, Chinon, 37500
  • Royal Fortress of Chinon
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Forteresse Royale de Chinon
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Maison de la Riviere
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Double Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Traditional Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Traditional Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Romantic Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Romantic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Chinon

In Chinon .Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Domaine Couly-Dutheil and a 5-minute walk from Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park. Le Clos de l'Echo and Royal Fortress of Chinon are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Royal Fortress of Chinon - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Forteresse Royale de Chinon - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Maison de la Riviere - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Château de la Grille - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Château d'Usse - 15 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

  • Chinon Station - 9 min walk
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Bistrot du Marché - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Couly-Dutheil - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café de la Paix - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café des Arts - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café de l'Hôtel de Ville - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hôtel Diderot

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Chinon hotel
As a guest of Hôtel Diderot, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Hôtel Diderot also features a garden, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a front-desk safe. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Chinon hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hôtel Diderot offers 26 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 8 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 13.50 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 13.50 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 8.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

Extra beds are available only for guests under 12 years old.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Hôtel Diderot Chinon
Diderot Chinon
Hôtel Diderot Hotel
Hôtel Diderot Chinon
Hôtel Diderot Hotel Chinon

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hôtel Diderot to the airport?

Hôtel Diderot is 34.9 mi (45-min drive) away from the Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hôtel Diderot?

As of May 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel Diderot on Jun 8, 2025 start from $105.74, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hôtel Diderot have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hôtel Diderot.

Does Hôtel Diderot offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hôtel Diderot, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 13.50 for adults and EUR 4 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hôtel Diderot?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hôtel Diderot?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Hôtel Diderot?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 8.00 per day.

Does Hôtel Diderot have a pool?

Hôtel Diderot does not have a pool.

Does Hôtel Diderot have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hôtel Diderot to downtown Chinon?

Hôtel Diderot is 0.3 mi away from Chinon.

Hôtel Diderot Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 95 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paul, Manchester

Quirky hotel, very friendly staff, lovely shaded courtyard, but smallish room. Good, but not exceptional breakfast. On site parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Stay

A charming old house with a lovely garden patio right outside my door. It’s a short work to the Vienne river. The room is nice. Bath only, no shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good choice to visit Chinon and the region

Comfortable and clean room. Good service and breakfast. Walking distance from center and castle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I especially liked the staff... and the hydronic heating was easy to adjust. Would definitely recommend it to a friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in old French style. No elevator. Great breakfast in front of a big fire with choices of fruit lots of different breads and home made jams. Good coffee. Helpful unobtrusive staff Lots of stairs!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel.very convenient location,easy parking, quiet .authentic fresh produce breakfast with delicious home made jam. Big thanks to owners who made our stay pleasant and enjoyable .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the ambience. The home-made jams were delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel in the middle of town yet an heaven of peace and quiet with bird singing and plenty greenery . Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David, Waltham Cross

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Diderot a number of times over the years. Mainly as a stop over enroute. It is very well located in the middle of Chinon and there is limited parking next to the hotel. The breakfast is just right with fresh bread and their home made jams. It was all as good as ever and a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loire Valley trip

Very nice hotel close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel/inn is very charming- every room is furnished with antiques and is unique. The breakfast was bountiful, and the staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very relaxing hotel

Beautiful hotel with glorious setting. Excellent breakfast and very comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Charming hotel in Chinon

Nice location and quite charming. Very clean and service was good. We just found the bed a bit too hard for our liking. A foam topper would have been great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Junet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised by the beauty of Hotel Diderot. Very nice staff and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this wonderful family hotel. Each time it’s a pleasure to return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming hôtel

Friendly and helpful service in a very charming French country style. We will most definitely stay at this hotel again on our next visit to Chinon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Hotel

We love this hotel. It is well situated, very comfortable and great value. Really the only place to stay in Chinon. We will certainly be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020