Hotel de l'AbeillevsRelais de Chambord
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Hotel de l'Abeille scores significantly better than Relais de Chambord. Hotel de l'Abeille comes in at 83 with endorsements from 3 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Fodor's.
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
Relais de Chambord
Place Saint Louis, 41250, Chambord, France
From $361/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
The Telegraph
8.0
"No other hotel in France shares such an incredulous USP as this luxurious country hotel on the private estate of Unesco-listed Château de Chambord." Full review
Frommer's
"The castle’s proportions are of exquisite geometric harmony, and its fantastic arrangement of turrets and chimneys makes it one of France’s most recognizable châteaux." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This four-star hotel offers larger-than-life views of the château from some rooms and a sensational bar and restaurant terrace. " Full review
Michelin Guide
"And while it’s necessarily steeped in history, by virtue of its heritage and its location, it’s refreshingly contemporary in style, with minimalistic color schemes, modern furniture" Full review