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Fontevraud L'HotelvsChateau de Marcay
Both hotels are recommended by writers. On balance, Fontevraud L'Hotel ranks marginally higher than Chateau de Marcay. Fontevraud L'Hotel scores 84 with recommendations from 4 publications such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
Fontevraud L'Hotel
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Rue Saint Jean de L'Habit, Le Prieure Saint-Lazare, BP-14, 49590 Fontevraud-l'Abbaye
From $116/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This unusual hotel is set on 11th-century foundations within the perimeter of the Abbaye Royale in one-time monks' quarters." Full review
Lonely Planet "Ultramodern meets medieval at this luxurious hotel, whose 34 sleek rooms are decorated in muted beiges and whites." Full review
Fodor's "Staying here lets you explore the abbey grounds when its gates are closed to the public, which is itself an exceptional experience." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Savour the monastic charms of Fontevraud, set in a vast 12th century abbey complex in the Loire Valley." Full review
Chateau de Marcay
Oyster
Hideaway Report Frommer's
Route du Chateau, 37500 Marcay, Chinon
From $162/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
OysterUpscale
"A long, tree-lined drive leads to the four-pearl Chateau de Marcay in Chinon." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"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." Full review
Frommer's "The reverie begins as you drive onto the grounds of this imposing medieval fortress surrounded by vineyards. The 21st century has made it to the interior with all the modern comforts." Full review
