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Brit Hotel Le Lion D'Or Chinon, Chinon

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About the Hotel

10 Place Jeanne D Arc, Chinon, France

Brit Hotel Le Lion D'Or Chinon is situated in the historic medieval city of Chinon, known for its royal fortress and rich history. This hotel serves as an excellent base for exploring the surrounding Loire Valley, which is renowned for its stunning châteaux and thriving vineyards. In addition to its strategic location, the hotel provides a blend of modern comfort and traditional French hospitality.

Location

Conveniently located in the heart of Chinon, the hotel allows easy access to local attractions such as the Château de Chinon and various museums. Guests can take advantage of a free parking area right across the hotel and are approximately 37 miles from Tours Val de Loire, accommodating those traveling by car.

Rooms

The hotel features 42 luminous rooms that are both modern and welcoming, with colorful shades for a pleasant atmosphere. Rooms range from standard and superior options to family apartments, accommodating solo travelers, couples, and families. All rooms include flat-screen TVs with Canal+ and CanalSat, free Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Eat & Drink

Le Bistrot du Marché offers a culinary journey through the regional gastronomic specialties of the Touraine area. Guests can enjoy traditional dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, paired with a generous wine selection that highlights local wines. The casual atmosphere provides a relaxed dining experience, complemented by a cozy English-style bar.

Leisure & Business

Le Lion d'Or provides facilities conducive to both leisure and business travelers, featuring four well-equipped meeting rooms for professional events. Recreational activities in the area include canoeing, hiking, and cycling along the Loire à Vélo route. The hotel also includes a bar where guests can unwind after a day of exploring.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
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12 m² 
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1 Double bed
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2 persons
32 m² 
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16 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center
Chinon2000 ft
Airports
Tours Val de Loire (TUF) 35.1 mi
Aeroport d'Angers-Loire (ANE) 46.0 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Coffee shop

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Services

  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Terrace
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Location

10 Place Jeanne D Arc, Chinon, France
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10 Place Jeanne D Arc, Chinon, France
Nearby
Place Jeanne d'Arc
700 ft
Restaurants
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Le Petit Creux
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Royal chinon
1400 ft
129 avenue Francois Mitterrand

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
68%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Great location
Family-friendly
Limited dining
Unpleasant language incident
6.8/10
Nice
Rooms
6.7
Location
8.5
Service
6.3
Dining
6.1
Guest reviews
6.8/10
based on 20 reviews
7.3
7.3/10based on 570 reviews
Anthony
United States of America, May  2024
8.2/10

Staying at the hotel was a fantastic experience overall. The rooms were wonderful, spacious, and modern, although in an older style building. The service was friendly and polite. The location was very good, just a few minutes on foot from town, ideal for using as a base camp for exploring the Loire Valley. The dining experience was better than usual, with a great value for the price. The facilities offered added convenience and enjoyment to our stay.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spacious, modern, and overlooked the square, providing a great view. They had all the necessary amenities, including a kitchenette, making it ample for our needs.
Service
8.0
The service was friendly and polite, enhancing our overall stay. However, there was a slight unpleasant incident regarding language and nationality with one staff member.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was ideal, comfortable, quiet, with a courtyard to park cycles. We enjoyed sitting outside at the restaurant tables and socializing with a small group. It was also convenient to explore the antiques market on Sundays.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were a bit limited, but the healthy muesli was a refreshing change. The price of 9.5 euros was great value for the quality offered.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel had all the necessary facilities to ensure a comfortable stay, including the courtyard for cycling and adequate dining options.
Great location
Limited dining
Nathan
United States of America, May  2024
5.6/10

The hotel had its ups and downs. The location was very good, just a few minutes walk from town, and it was comfortable and quiet. The rooms, unfortunately, were a major letdown, with a strange smell and not the cleanest. The service was a mixed bag, with some staff being kind and helpful, but others not so much.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms smelled like dogs had weed in them and were not as clean or pleasant as expected.
Service
6.0
The service was somewhat inconsistent; some staff members were kind and helpful, while others were less attentive.
Location
8.0
The hotel was very close to the center of Chinon, making it convenient for exploring the city.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were limited and not the best compared to other places visited.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were average, nothing extraordinary, but they served their purpose.
Stephen
United Kingdom, April  2024
7.8/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The location was perfect, right on the main square in Chinon and near the River Vienne, making it an excellent base camp for exploring the Loire Valley. The rooms had a nice view, and even when we switched rooms for one with a river view, it was lovely. The service was a bit challenging as they only spoke French, causing some misunderstandings, but overall, the staff was welcoming and even offered a nice welcome drink. The dining experience was okay, and the 9.5€ breakfast was a good value, especially in the lovely restaurant. The facilities were convenient with a large car parking area and easy access to the river and village.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms had a nice view and were comfortable.
Service
7.0
The staff, although mainly French-speaking, were welcoming and offered a nice welcome drink.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location in Chinon is ideal, right on the main square near the River Vienne, offering easy access to everything you'd want to see in the area.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was satisfactory, and the 9.5€ breakfast in the comfortable restaurant was a good value.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were convenient, with a large car parking area and easy access to the river and village.
Alexander
United Kingdom, April  2024
7.4/10

The hotel is conveniently located on the main square and near the River Vienne, offering a nice and pleasant stay. The rooms were wonderful, spacious, and modern, even though access involved climbing many stairs. The service, while friendly and helpful, mainly spoke French, which could lead to some communication challenges. Dining options were limited as meals had to be taken at the adjacent hotel. However, the location was excellent for exploring Chinon, and the facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were wonderful, spacious, and modern, despite being located up many stairs.
Service
7.0
The service was very friendly and helpful, although predominantly in French, which could be problematic for non-French speakers.
Location
9.0
The location is great, right opposite a lovely leafy square near the river, ideal for walking around Chinon.
Dining
6.0
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate, offering what was needed for a comfortable stay.
Sam
United Kingdom, February  2024
7.4/10

The hotel's location is very good, just a few minutes from town on foot, close to pretty much everything you would like to see in Chinon. The service was helpful and friendly, despite some language barriers. The dining experience was okay but could have been better. The rooms were spacious, clean, and looked nice, situated above the kitchen up a flight of twisty stairs. The facilities were decent for the price.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious, clean, and looked nice.
Service
7.0
The service staff were helpful and friendly despite only speaking French.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location in Chinon is very good, just a few minutes from town on foot, close to pretty much everything you would like to see.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were okay but could have been better.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent for the price.
Matthew
United Kingdom, February  2024
7.6/10

The hotel is conveniently located in downtown Chinon, within easy walking distance of the fortress and cobbled streets. The rooms, while spacious with a view of Chinon castle, appear tired and can be noisy from the kitchens late into the evening. The service is mostly courteous and helpful, with a minor issue of language barriers experienced. Dining options are limited, but overall good value for the price, though breakfast could use some improvement.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are spacious with a nice view of Chinon castle, but they seem a bit tired and noisy from the kitchens in the evening.
Service
8.0
The service was mostly courteous and helpful, although language barriers were a minor issue.
Location
9.0
The hotel is conveniently situated in downtown Chinon, with easy access to the fortress and cobblestone streets.
Dining
7.0
Dining options are limited but provide good value for the price; breakfast could be improved.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities are satisfactory, but there are areas that could benefit from refurbishment.
David
United States of America, February  2024
6.0/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms, while spacious and suitable for disabled travelers, looked tired and had a lingering smell of dogs, making it slightly uncomfortable. On the positive side, the room was actually two bedrooms and a kitchenette, providing ample space for our needs.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms were spacious and suitable for disabled travelers, but they looked tired and had a noticeable smell of dogs.
Service
5.0
The service at the hotel left much to be desired. Despite some attempts to communicate in French, there were unpleasant references to my nationality. Additionally, the staff was not helpful with Wi-Fi connection issues.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was excellent, just a few minutes walk away from the city center, fortress, and near a lovely square and the beautiful river.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was convenient as it had to be taken at the next-door hotel. The food was generous and good, but the options were limited.
Facilities
5.0
The hotel provided basic facilities, however, there were some noise issues from the kitchens late into the evening that affected the overall experience.
Willie
United Kingdom, January  2024
6.6/10

The hotel offers a great central location, overlooking the castle with a view of the rooftops but has dated rooms without air conditioning. The service was mixed, with some pleasant interactions but also unpleasant comments regarding nationality. The dining was adequate but not exceptional. The location is highly convenient, a few minutes walk from the city center and fortress.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms, although spacious, are accessed via problematic stone steps at the back of the hotel and are dated without air conditioning.
Service
5.0
While some staff members were courteous and helpful, there were instances of unpleasant references to my nationality and unhelpfulness with Wi-Fi.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is fantastic, very central with easy access to the city center and fortress.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were adequate but not outstanding, lacking variety compared to other places.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were satisfactory but nothing exceptional.
Charles
United Kingdom, December  2023
6.4/10

The hotel is in a central location, near the river and fortress, making it a great spot for exploring. The rooms were spacious with two bedrooms and a kitchenette, although access was a bit challenging on wet stone steps. The service was friendly but not very helpful with the Wi-Fi connection. The dining options were limited with some room for improvement. Overall, a comfortable stay with a few minor drawbacks.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were spacious and adequate for our needs, with two bedrooms and a kitchenette.
Service
6.0
The staff were friendly and welcoming but struggled to assist with the Wi-Fi connection.
Location
8.0
The hotel is centrally located near the river and fortress, offering a convenient base for exploring.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were limited and could be better.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel had basic facilities but lacked some amenities.
Diana
United States of America, December  2023
6.6/10

My stay at the hotel was quite a mixed experience. The rooms were spacious, but with some inconveniences like noise and difficult access, and the service had its ups and downs. On the bright side, the location was excellent for exploring the Loire Valley, and the dining options left something to be desired. The facilities were adequate, but there were some cleanliness issues to note.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms were large but had some drawbacks like noise and challenging access.
Service
7.0
The staff was a bit inconsistent in their behavior, with some unpleasant interactions but overall friendly and helpful.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was superb as a base camp for exploring the Loire Valley.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were limited and didn't quite meet my expectations.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were average, with some cleanliness issues to be aware of.
Charlie
United Kingdom, November  2023
7.0/10

The hotel's rooms were wonderful, spacious, and modern but situated in an older building with some challenges accessing them. The service was very friendly and helpful overall, though there were issues with the Wi-Fi connection. The location was good, convenient for exploring the town, and the dining experience, while limited, had some homemade Majorcan products. The facilities were satisfactory, with a few minor drawbacks.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were large and spacious, although accessing them was a bit tricky due to stone steps at the back of the hotel. They were directly above the courtyard, so there was some noise at night and in the morning.
Service
6.0
The staff were very friendly and helpful, but there were some difficulties with the Wi-Fi connection.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was quite good, just a few minutes' walk from the town center, with easy access to amenities like large car parking and the river.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were decent, with some homemade Majorcan products, but the selection was limited compared to other places.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were good overall, offering what was needed, but there were a few areas that could be improved.
spacious rooms
noisy mornings
John
United States of America, November  2023
5.0/10

The hotel had a great location, very close to the center of Chinon. The rooms were extremely small, not very clean, and overlooking a back yard storage place. The service was not helpful with trying to get on the Wi-Fi connection. The dining was limited, with cheese, rolls, and pastries available. The facilities definitely need updating and a good clean.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms were small, not very clean, and overlooking a back yard storage place.
Service
5.0
The service was not helpful with trying to get on the Wi-Fi connection.
Location
7.0
The hotel was very close to the center of Chinon.
Dining
5.0
The dining was limited with cheese, rolls, and pastries.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities definitely need updating and a good clean.
Gerard
United Kingdom, November  2023
7.0/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the main square and River Vienne, making it a good base for exploring the Loire Valley. The rooms had limited natural light and could be a bit smelly at times but were still adequate. The service was friendly despite some language barriers. The dining options were slightly lacking, and breakfast had a limited selection. The facilities were satisfactory overall.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms had one small window in the parents' bedroom and one tiny window in the kids' bedroom. They were typical of a 2-star hotel - not spacious enough for swinging a cat, especially in the shower, and occasionally had a bit of a smell.
Service
7.0
The staff was friendly despite some language barriers and expectations for visitors to speak French.
Location
8.0
The location was very good, just a few minutes walk from the town center, with easy access to the main square and River Vienne.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were a bit inadequate, and breakfast had a limited selection of cheese, rolls, and pastries. It had to be taken at the neighboring hotel.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent, but there were some limitations in terms of dining options and room amenities.
Austin
United States of America, October  2023
7.4/10

The hotel is nestled in a lovely location near the riverside walk, which was very convenient. The rooms, while spacious and well-equipped, posed some challenges with the stone steps when wet. The service was top-notch, with extremely accommodating staff, although the dining options were a bit limited. Overall, a great value for a comfortable stay.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms, actually two bedrooms and a kitchenette, were ample for our needs despite the stone steps access being a bit tricky in rainy conditions.
Service
9.0
The staff were extremely accommodating and kind, making our stay pleasant and hassle-free.
Location
8.0
The location was very good, just a few minutes on foot from town and near the riverside walk, offering a great value for its convenience.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were okay, though a bit limited, providing a decent but not outstanding experience.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offered adequate facilities for a comfortable stay, but nothing exceptional stood out during my visit.
Friendly staff
Limited dining options
Jennifer
United States of America, October  2023
7.0/10

My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant. The room overlooked the street and offered a lovely view of Chinon Castle, although it did get a little warm inside with no real flow of air. The service was a mix of friendly and unwelcoming encounters. The hotel's location was ideal, just a few minutes away from the city center and fortress. The dining experience was adequate but could use some improvement. The facilities were satisfactory overall.

Rooms
7.0
The room had a nice view of Chinon Castle but was a bit hot with no proper ventilation.
Service
6.0
The staff had a mix of friendly and unwelcoming behaviors, which affected the overall service experience.
Location
9.0
The location was great, just a few minutes walk from the city center and fortress.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were adequate but could be improved for a better guest experience.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel's facilities were satisfactory for a comfortable stay.
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