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Le Grand MonarquevsHotel de l'Abeille
Both properties are recommended by writers. On balance, Hotel de l'Abeille is the choice of most writers compared to Le Grand Monarque. Hotel de l'Abeille comes in at #7 in Loire Valley with approval from 3 reviewers including Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Le Grand Monarque
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
3 place de la Republique, 37190 Azay-le-Rideau
From $82/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Business Center
Fodor's "Home to one of France's most beauteous châteaux, Azay should rightly have a hotel that befits the town jewel and this landmark—a three-minute walk from the château gates—nicely fits the bill." Full review
Lonely Planet "Modern and with a bright BD (comic book) theme, this hotel – at the northern edge of the old city – offers 26 comfortable rooms (the cheaper ones are smallish) and an attractive restaurant." 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
