Hotel spa Chateau la MarquisevsHotel de l'Abeille
Both properties are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Chateau de Verrieres ranks marginally better than Hotel de l'Abeille. Hotel Chateau de Verrieres comes in at 83 with approval from 3 publications such as Hideaway Report, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Hotel spa Chateau la Marquise
53 Rue d'Alsace, 49400 Saumur
From $254/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Hospitable hotel in handsome 1896 Belle Epoque mansion surrounded by immaculately landscaped four-acre park, within walking distance of the historic center of Saumur." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"For an authentic taste of château life, five-star Château de Verrières in downtown Saumur is the address." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Built by the widow of one of Napoleon III's generals, this splendid belle époque mansion (1896) is surrounded by a 2-hectare English-style park." 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