Loire Valley

After being graciously greeted in the sweet reception area, you’ll be ushered up the Renaissance corkscrew staircase (or modern mini-elevator) to a refined guest room. — Fodor's

Indulge your inner prince or princess at this magnificent medieval chateau complete with fairy-tale turrets and knight in shining armour. — The Telegraph

This unusual hotel is set on 11th-century foundations within the perimeter of the Abbaye Royale in one-time monks' quarters. — Frommer's

If you want to have the utmost castle experience, this is the glitziest château-hotel in the valley. — Frommer's

A magnificent place that magically distills all the grace, warmth, and élan of la vie de châteaux as no other. — Fodor's

Family-owned and -operated hotel occupying a château built in 1866 on the site of a 16th-century castle and surrounded by a 37-acre park dotted with venerable trees. — Hideaway Report

Even though its decor is akin to a seaside resort, you won’t feel lost at sea staying at this quaint hotel on the banks of the Loire. — Frommer's

For an authentic taste of château life, five-star Château de Verrières in downtown Saumur is the address. — The Telegraph

Play cavemen for a night at The High Rocks, an extraordinary boutique hotel near Tours in the Loire Valley with luxurious rooms carved in rock. — The Telegraph

This chateau in Cheverny sits in the shadow of the Château de Cheverny proper, but this adorable chateau that has been converted into a hotel is worth a visit and a stay. — Afar Magazine

Picturesque 15th-century turreted castle-hotel set in parkland near the medieval town of Chinon, a short drive from the Loire Valley’s impressive Renaissance châteaux of Azay-le-Rideau and Villandry. — Hideaway Report

These guest rooms in the heart of Tours's Old Town, a block from half-timbered Place Plumereau and the open-air market, have a fresh look and a pleasant neutral palette. — Fodor's

This family-run hotel...has 27 spacious rooms decorated in jolly colours and two family-friendly apartments, all with big windows and gleaming bathrooms. — Lonely Planet

The Anjou has vintage stained-glass windows in the Art Deco lobby and spacious guest rooms featuring high ceilings, double doors, and modern bathrooms. — Fodor's