big rooms, great location right in the center of chinon. owner has parking spaces that you can unlock and use (they give you a key). easy to walk to everything in chinon. something in their breakfast didn't agree with my traveling companion, but otherwise no complaints. would stay here again. ask for top floor so less noise from people walking... More

I stayed in the large room "Picrochole" which was pleasant with a good view. The hotel is located in a basically pedestrianised area which is very peaceful. There is no air conditioning or lift but this is usual in Chinon. There is no English language TV which unfortunately is becoming the norm for French hotels. Bath with shower but no... More

We had never stayed in an old historic hotel before and found staying here was an adventure!The room was large and very "medieval".It is on a cobble stone pedestrian walkway leading to the center of town with loads of charm. I did hang my clothes in the huge old armoir---and forgot them totally!!! When I notified the hotel, the lady... More

The Hostellerie Gargantua is accessed through a very missable little alleyway that opens into a courtyard. We found it on the third pass. There is hotel parking for only three cars, each space protected by a barrier that has to be manually lowered and raised with a key. It isn't as old as the mighty fortress that looms above it,... More

Nice big room, really friendly staff . Limited parking and unfortunately restaurant closed so couldn't try that although it looked good.

My husband and I stayed here for two nights in Aug. Overall it was okay - nothing to rave about. The room we got was huge but quite run down (not in the historical sense either). The paint on the doors was scraped off, the ceilings were cracked and peeling, the curtains had stains on them and the bath had... More

We had a deluxe room for 81 euros, simple rooms with a good amount of space. We went with our baby and the cot was in good condition. We ate in the garden resturant which was lovely.

We agree 100% with all those who recommend this 'hotel de charme'. One tiny little detail: the bed (mattress) felt to warm (muggy, sweaty) due to some kind of cover.

The hotel is a beautiful old house in the centre of the old town. The room was old, large and quaint. The staff were very helpful and the restaurant attached to the hotel is very good value. My only negative comment, and this was partially my fault for not taking down the directions on the website, is that the hotel... More