We changed our reservation from another comparable priced hotel after reading a TA review. We were not disappointed. The parking is secure and ample (there is a daily charge of 9 euros). The gates are locked at 10pm and guests are provided with an entrance key for after hours. This hotel provides great service, is comfortable and offers a great... more

The Hotel Diderot attracted us online with photographs a colourful array of home-made breakfast jams and kept our attention with decent rates, good reviews and convenient positioning in the Loire. The reality lived up to our expectation in every respect. Laurent and his sisters are exceptionally welcoming and relaxed with guests yet provide efficient and professional service. The room we... more

We stayed 5 days here in Chinon. This is a nice hotel in a great base location for exploring the eastern Loire area. Easy walk into town and to the Chateau. The owners are very nice, responsive and seem to genuinely enjoy their guests. We ran into several people who stay repeatedly at this hotel and rave about it. We... more

This was our third stay in three years. As charming as ever, the rooms, furnishings, particularly the hospitality of the Dutheils. Laurent's jams at breakfast are to die for! For bike riders the hotel is a great stop or base. In the middle of chateau country, with Chinon vineyards all around, on the banks of the Vienne River, and with... more

The hotel gave us a warm welcome, a pleasant, clean, spacious and quiet room and good secure parking for the bikes on which we arrived. During our stay, I needed to see a doctor and the hotel had me taken care of - medication in hand - within 90 minutes of my asking for help! The manager set up a... more

A small hotel, our favourite in Chinon, with in the main building some unique rooms and ground floor disabled accommodation. Nerves frazzled by a first day on French roads are calmed over a drink on the flower covered terrace served by the owners. They maintain a welcoming, homely and cultured atmosphere, while being efficient. There is easy access to the... more

We spent two weeks traveling in France and this was a great place to stay. The room - very comfortable, staff - extremely friendly and helpful, homemade jams/jellies - superb. Sitting in the courtyard having a coffee or a glass of wine after a day of touring - doesn't get better. Would definitely recommend to others. more

Although the hotel was extremely busy we again very much enjoyed our stay - the staff are extremely helpful, courteous and polite and we regard the Hotel Diderot as a wonderful discovery which we keep going back to. The French breakfast is wonderful - the croissants, the bread and the enormous selection of very special jams are exactly as one... more

We stayed in Chinon for two nights in July 2009. When we walked into the courtyard it was flower-filled and had a pretty, wandering cat to welcome us. When we entered our corner room we were not so impressed by the atmosphere. It was dark and damp even on a sunny, hot day. The musty smell permeated the pillows, covers,... more