My wife, my adult daughter and I stayed here for 4 nights in 2 rooms in early June. My daughter had booked the hotel, after substantial research on Brittany. We drove to Dinard from Paris, arriving in mid afternoon. We were greeted warmly by Florence Benoist, distaff side of a husband and wife ownership and management team.....who, despite our protestations, showed remarkable strength, energy and agility in carrying our somewhat heavy bags down a double flight of long steps into the reception and then up a double flight of stairs to our accommodations. Florence remarked that she had noticed that we Americans travel with a "lot of stuff". We had a double room, the one containing the Queen's silver bathtub. It was an excellent room.......ample space, an excellent and panoramic view of the beach below and of the harbor and the city of St. Malò in the distance. The room was beautifully appointed and furnished on request with a router (no extra charge) for good wireless internet. Parking was convenient and included in the rent. The room had a bathtub and a modern, spacious shower room with plenty of hot water and pressure, with separate toilet enclosure. One suggestion I could make was to supply a larger bar of soap......a very minor issue. Our daughter had a lovely garden view room down the hall with a very stylish sun room off the bedroom. Breakfast was provided at a cost, but it was of excellent quality and served professionally and cordially.....at one's pleasure. There is an excellent large sitting room on the main floor, with a grand piano, very old and functional ceramic fireplace and lovely appointments, where one can enjoy a cocktail with a light snack in the evening with a spectacular view of the bay; it is an excellent venue for an aperitif in the evening prior to walking easily into the town for dining out. We enjoyed our interaction with the owners, who proved very interesting. Marc, husband of Florence, lived in the home as a child. Prior to marrying, he had a WWII Jeep in original condition and belonged to a group of hobbyists who dressed in original US Army uniforms and honored DDay with ceremonial formations in these uniforms. Marc showed us photos of these occasions and they were very interesting. Marc and Florence both converse fluently in English and are very congenial and interesting hosts. They have a 5 year old daughter, aptly called Hortense......after the Queen of the house.
The entire premises are immaculate......they work very hard to make it so. The hotel is open from April through the end of September and then in the Winter months Marc performs maintenance and updates on various facts of this old and very spacious and well situated mansion. Dinard is quiet.....and we found ourselves driving rather substantial distances to the southern coast of Brittany during a couple of the days to see traditional Breton towns and villages on the south coast. St. Malò, a mere 15 minute drive or ferry ride, is a very interesting old town. Brittany is a very interesting part of France, and the Hotel de la Reine-Hortense is a perfect lodging from which to enjoy it.

This very attractive small and comfortable hotel is run by an extremly nice young french couple who both speak English. They not only do an excellent job of running the hotel with a personal touch but they helped us change a car rental drop off after several failed attemps on our part. The bedrooms are tastefully furnished and have beautiful views over the town and its broad beach. There is also a very pleasant terrace off the airy living room with similar views where a nice breakfast is served. It is well situated to take advantage of the town, the beach and the walking path that runs along the beach and beyond. As others have mentioned in their reviews you do have to climb steps down to the hotel and up to your oom but it is well worth it.

A wonderful surprise. The steps definately took care of the gym for the day, but it is so worth it! The Innkeepers are very accomodating and English speaking. We wished we could have stayed longer, it is on our list of places to return to.

Dinard - for those who don't know it - lies in a bay at the foot of a hill. This hotel is someway up the hill. There are steps down to the hotel - and steps up to your room - then steps down to the beach and the town. Daunting for those of a certain age? No because help is at hand. Either Madame or Monsieur will gladly haul your luggage to and from the car park to your room. And what a room - either with stunning sea view or overlooking the garden with a fine conservatory type balcony. Breakfast is served on the terrace (that sea view again) and the only hazard is provided by the predatory sea gulls. The elegant and splendid mansion is a preserved building, the rooms are comfortable and the owners could not be more helpful. Heartily recommended.