About this property
This simple, family-run hotel from the 17th Century offers a calm elegance in the charming city of Chinon. The Hôtel Diderot, with its courtyard garden and white limestone walls, is a 12-minute walk from Chinon Royal Fortress. Guest rooms are all individually decorated and have private en suite bathrooms with a bath or shower and a toilet. A French breakfast is served next to the 15th-century fireplace in the breakfast room, or it is served on the terrace during the summer. Guests have use of the garden and patio. Many shops and restaurants are located nearby. Chinon Train Station is a 10-minute walk from the property. This property does not have elevator ,porteur,airconditioning and minibar.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Paul
United Kingdom“I stayed in this lovely hotel, converted from a private townhouse, twelve years ago and wanted to come back. The welcome is very friendly and the rooms quiet and comfortable, the bathroom is spotlessly clean with a great shower. Comfortable bed....” - Cynthia
Germany“A beautifully-restored 14th hotel in the heart of Chinon. We really enjoyed the charming decor throughout the hotel. In particular, the breakfast room was very attractive and the breakfast has a fine selection of breads and home-made jams. twe...” - Christopher United Kingdom“It was beautiful building in a great place. The staff were really friendly. The breakfast was fantastic.”
- Michael United Kingdom“Clean & comfortable coffee in room Pleased to get secure parking”
- John United Kingdom“Breakfast outside in the cool of the morning was lovely.”
- Keith United Kingdom“Charming well appointed, well located hotel in lovely historical town..”
- Joanne United Kingdom“The location was great and the parking. It was a lovely room . They kindly gave me a cloth to dry our motorbike .”
- Mark United Kingdom“An independent run hotel. Lovely location and with secure parking. Breakfast on the terrace always a treat with excellent locally sourced food and their range of home made jams - keeping an old tradition going. It was our 3rd stay and we’re...”
- John United Kingdom“Managed to get on-site parking which was very helpful. Location was easy to find and convenient to restaurants etc. Room was comfortable and came with a fan which had a 'quiet' setting which meant it could be kept on all night and was virtually...”
- Clint United Kingdom“The Diderot is a very nice comfortable hotel, with very nice staff and a super setting and hotel parking ideally placed to visit chinon and surrounding area”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that picnics are forbidden in the garden and patio.
Please note that at night,
Guests are entrusted with the key to the night entrance.
Please inform Hôtel Diderot in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
