Lovely hotel in the Loire Valley. The village of Chinon is quiet, but centrally located. We parked 5 meters from the hotel, in the Rue Diderot on the back of the hotel, where there was free parking which was very convenient and easier than to drive to the front of the hotel. Beautiful XV century house. Excellent staff. We had... more

What a wonderful place to stay, the service is second to none with an old fashioned care that is missing from so many 'chain' hotels. The rooms are basic but very clean and you are no more than a 5 minute walk from the centre of town. As all the other reviews suggest, make sure you don't miss breakfast, the... more

My wife and I had the opportunity to stay at the Hotel Diderot for a single night on the way from southern France to Normandy. Our only disappointment was that we did not have more time to enjoy this quaint inn as well as its surroundings. Upon entering the enclosed grounds, located on a secluded street in Chinon, we were... more

We found the Hotel Diderot to be comfortable and charming. If you want the features (and blandness) of a big city, multinational hotel chain, then the Hotel Diderot is not for you. However, if you want simple charm, friendly service, beautiful surroundings (and the best jams imaginable), then it is for you. Our room, in the block adjacent to the... more

We stayed one night. the welcome was gracious and efficient. Breakfast surrounded by all that jam was first class. Excellent location for chateau visiting in the area. This is not a 5 star hotel with elevators and 24/7 service but then it was a 15th century priests house. Rooms are individual and there are ground level ones for those who... more

This is a classic case of the people making the difference. From the moment you arrive at Hotel Diderot(and are met and greeted in the courtyard!), you are made to feel like the most important guests staying there! We stayed in the main building which is just beauitful and found our room to be so relaxing and comfortable. The bathroom... more

Two girlfriends and I enjoyed a quick getaway to the Loire Valley and the Hotel Diderot was the accomodation highlight of the trip! Francoise and the rest of the staff were very kind and accomodating... couldn't have asked for anything more. The room was spacious and well kept and breakfast by the roaring fire was a treat! They have a... more

My husband and I stayed here in March on our honeymoon. We planned to just stay over only one night but we loved the hotel and town so much we decided to stay for 3 nights! The rooms are simple but lovely. There are different size rooms... as you would expect in a house. The first night we stayed in... more

As Christmas and the cold weather approach us here in Virginia, my wife and I are reminded of our lovely stay at the Hotel Diderot, Chinon, France, in warm mid-May of this year. Traveling on a tour of provincial France with a small, congenial group with Odysseys Unlimited, we enjoyed the ancient city of Chinon and the charming Hotel Diderot.... more