We have just returned from a short trip to the Loire, having booked to stay at the Cristal in Saumur. We had Room 16, overlooking the river (and the carpark). The second night of our stay, I awoke early in the morning to find myself absolutely covered from head to foot in livid, itchy bites. We started to inspect the... more

Ideally located - great value - ask for room overlooking the Loire. It is a small guest house - rooms clean and spotless though there is no air conditioning (which wasn't a problem for us even in the height of summer as we could open the doors to the balcony). Breakfast was a simple buffet and worth taking as you... more

The room was small but very clean and charming - with 'proper' furniture and not standard issue hotel laminate. The shower room was tiny but everything worked fine. The hotel is very central to the sights of Saumur - the chateau etc. All the staff we spoke to were charming, hospitable and friendly (even though due to the music festival... more

It was the smell that really put us off. We tried not to mind that they lost our booking (though it had been confirmed twice), then charged us extra because they didn't have a room of the type we had booked. We also tried not to mind that they wouldn't serve us dinner in the restaurant at 9.15pm, or that... more

When they say this hotel is two star well that's what it is. Our room was on the first floor overlooking the carpark. The decor was very basic and eventhough we had a bathroom my husband had to bend his head to get into it. There was no shower just a hose and when you stood in the bath your... more

We just returned from a self drive tour of the Loire Valley and stopped at this hotel along the way. While the room was clean and adequate for a one night stay, we awoke to a market the next morning. Normally this would have been a great time to do some shopping, however we spent most of the morning getting... more

I stayed over in this hotel for one night having failed to get into the infinitely better Anne of Anjou just down the road. Logis hotels are usually of a good standard but this one was way below usual expectations. We had booked a "prestige" room promising a view of the Loire and a bath or jacuzzi. The view of... more

We stayed here 2 nights during a trip around France. We were amazed and delighted at the charm of the hotel and the room and the friendliness of the staff. Fantastic location on the Loire river and easy walking distance to the Chateau and surrounds. We were served beautiful food in the bistro on the sidewalk, and enjoyed the company... more

Stayed here for one night while touring Loire Valley. Booked through Logis de France's website---very economical; about 64 Euros, I think, for 2 beds. Teeny, tiny but clean bathroom w/shower. The hotel is next to a chateau (not the famous one in Saumur, but v. nice, and the location could not be better: overlooking the river, practically next door to... more