Fontevraud L'HotelvsHotel de l'Abeille
Both properties are praised by professionals. Overall, Fontevraud L'Hotel scores marginally higher than Hotel de l'Abeille. Fontevraud L'Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 84 with endorsements from 4 sources including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Fontevraud L'Hotel
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 Telegraph
8.0
"Savour the monastic charms of Fontevraud, set in a vast 12th century abbey complex in the Loire Valley." Full review
Hotel de l'Abeille
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 Planet
Top 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