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Hôtel Diderot

Property class: 3
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Chinon hotel

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A long corridor with high, pointed arches and a patterned floor.
An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and a table set for breakfast.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a potted plant, and a view of the outdoors through a door.
A dining area with a wooden table set for breakfast, a fireplace, and a fruit still life painting on the wall.
A stone building with multiple windows, a large tree in front, and a gravel courtyard with a chair and potted plants.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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4 rue de Buffon, Chinon, 37500
  • Place, Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Domaine Couly-Dutheil
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Forteresse Royale de Chinon
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Double Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Traditional Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a bookshelf.

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Romantic Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, a bathroom with a sink and toilet, and floral wallpaper.

Romantic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Chinon

In Chinon .Within a 5-minute walk of this Chinon hotel, you'll find Chateaux de la Loire and Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park. Place Jeanne d'Arc and Domaine Couly-Dutheil are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Domaine Couly-Dutheil - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Forteresse Royale de Chinon - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Maison de la Riviere - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Pierre et Bertrand Couly - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Couly-Dutheil - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ayrole - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Maison Rouge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Le Bistrot du Marché - ‬3 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. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 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. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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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
  • Phone
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 1.06 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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.

Property class

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 Aug 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel Diderot on Aug 23, 2026 start from $112, including 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. 91 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 129 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely family hotel. The breakfast was great with homemade jams. Staff very helpful and friendly. We can thoroughly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before and we have always really enjoyed it. That is why we keep coming back. We liked the warm welcome we received, the very clean rooms, the lovely breakfast with the amazing jam and helpful staff. In fact we will be returning again on our way home in 2 weeks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nyree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, lots of history, wonderful rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and the was excellent. Breakfast is very good at a reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely building, comfortable room and charming staff. Delicious breakfast. In the best part of town too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seriously wonderful. Clean, inviting, and helpful staff. While it doesn't have all the frills and amenities of a resort, this is easy to recommend in a town like chinon. Charming and simply delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brita Bjerregaard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful stay with ‘hygge’ and in a very exciting city and area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great decor, wonderful owners who were extremely helpful and also of great cheer. Great location and wonderfully maintained, especially considering that it was new in the 1400's. The room was clean, neat and actually had sheets and a blanket rather than the usual smothering comforter that pins one to the mattress that is ever present in Europe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
A small but very nice and clean room. The shower was perfect as well as the firm bed, and the French country design of the room was charming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

Gorgeously quaint property.

Gorgeously quaint property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and secluded, but near the town center. It’s a very pleasant led property with a long history.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice historic hotel but with a bit of a cold reception and checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fred

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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

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