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Chateau de MarcayvsHotel de l'Abeille
Both Chateau de Marcay and Hotel de l'Abeille are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Hotel de l'Abeille scores marginally better than Chateau de Marcay. Hotel de l'Abeille is ranked #5 in Loire Valley with approval from 3 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
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
Hotel de l'Abeille
Fodor's Frommer's
Lonely Planet
64, rue Alsace Lorraine, 45000 Orleans
From $97/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Conveniently located on the main shopping street in Orléans, this charming family-run hotel—a block from the train/tram station—welcomes guests in rooms with fresh floral wall coverings." Full review
Frommer's "This is the city’s most charming hotel. Stepping into the foyer, you will be instantly transported back to the turn of the 20th century...the cozy Belle Epoque feel flows into the guest rooms" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Floorboards creak and vintage posters adorn the lobby walls at this classic, 23-room hotel, built in 1903 and run by the same family since 1919 (that's four generations)" Full review
