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Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien

4.0 star property

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A garden with a metal archway, potted plants, and a lawn.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a door leading to another room.
A window view of a historic building complex with multiple structures, including a prominent tower.
A swimming pool with a paved deck, surrounded by well-maintained grass and hedges.
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, a window with red frames, and a door leading to a shower area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$355
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July

Explore the area

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25 Rue Rabelais, Amboise, 37400
  • Place, Château d'Amboise
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Clos Lucé Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Château-Gaillard
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden door, a nightstand, and a chandelier.

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a phone, a chair, a dresser, and a large mirror.

Superior Double Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a painting, and a television.

Classic Double Room

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View (Prestige)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a chandelier.

Double Room, Garden View (Prestige)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room (Privilege)

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Double Room (Privilege)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Garden View

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Comfort Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room (Garden Prestige)

A hotel room with a bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a painting, a mirror, and a small table.

Double Room (Garden Prestige)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Double Room

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed, a chair, a dresser, and a television.

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View (Prestige)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

Double Room, Garden View (Prestige)

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View (Prestige)

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a chair, and a red carpet.

Double Room, Garden View (Prestige)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Amboise

Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien puts you in the heart of Amboise, steps from Chateaux de la Loire and within a 10-minute stroll of Château d'Amboise. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a bar/lounge and Access to hot tub. .A day of pampering at Spa Acr can include massages along with access to the sauna. Enjoy the sauna and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of train pick-up service. .With a stay at this 4-property class Amboise hotel, you'll be 14.8 km (9.2 mi) from Château de Chenonceau.

What's nearby

  • St. Denis Church - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Château d'Amboise - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clos Lucé Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Château-Gaillard - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Loire Aventure CKCA - 6 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Amboise Station - 19 min walk
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pâtisserie Bigot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe des Arts - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chez Bruno - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Baalbeck - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chez Oscar et Suzette - Guinguette d’Amboise - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien

Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien offers its guests a full-service spa, a hot tub, and a sauna. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A train station pick-up service, a train station drop-off service and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee. A seasonal outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Amboise hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien offers 10 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with in-room jetted baths, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Amboise hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Spa Acr. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered parking on site (EUR 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 19 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.55 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 19 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 15.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Au Charme Rabelaisien Hotel Amboise
Au Charme Rabelaisien Hotel
Au Charme Rabelaisien Amboise
Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien Amboise
Au Charme Rabelaisien
Au Charme Rabelaisien Amboise
Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien Hotel
Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien Amboise
Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien Hotel Amboise

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien?

Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien?

As of 24 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien on 29 July 2026 start from AU$355, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien?

Yep, Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien has a secured covered self car park for EUR 15.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien?

The closest beach to Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien is Plage de Montrichard (16.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien?

Yep, Spa Acr is available for guests. It has a hot tub and a sauna. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien have a pool?

Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from June to September.

What makes Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a champagne service, as well as Jetted bath and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien?

No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

Does Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien?

No, Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 144 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, service and staff was great and excellent location walking distance to the Main Street and chateau Royal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, big and clean rooms Peaceful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay in Amboise

Great location and staff. Lovely breakfast. Large and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Great if you want to be away from the tourist crowds but close enough to be convenient for everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Edmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien in Amboise. Jaques was so accommodating, he helped coordinate the pick up of our rental car, with dinner suggestions and reservations. The hotel is so central. Amboise is a charming town to walk and explore. Be sure to include their breakfast. It is fabulous and a great way to start each day!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a garden room by the pool was different and lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff girls were most helpful as well as the Owner. Little things were paid attention to. Very beautiful antique rooms with modern bathrooms. Local cookies were left for us . Very close to any restaurant you’d like and Chateau’s as well . Thank you ! I would be back in an instant
Our room
Cookies and coffee
Modern bathroom
Lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Mike

Very nice hotel very close to the town center and the Royal Château. Good breakfast, pool, parking… what not to like 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and friendly helpful staff. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely property run by gracious and attentive hosts. We were very happy with our spacious, very clean and comfortable room. We appreciated the off-street private parking as well. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with beautiful room. Staff was warm and attentive to our questions and requests . Only complaint would be the room was very warm and we had to open the windows because the AC was off for the season.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming owners of this charming local hotel, Loved the location and the room was updated, clean and spacious. Definitely recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a super charming small hotel (10 rooms) in a quiet area of Amboise yet still just a few blocks from the Palace and other great sites. The staff is OUTSTANDING. Jean Jacques the owner greeted us at check in with an employee named Angel. He recently purchased the hotel and Angel joined his team this week. He obviously cares deeply about the place and makes sure you have everything you need. When he is not there Angel was terrific. She also cared about everything that happens at the hotel. I would give this place the highest rating on any scale. The only place to stay in Amboise.
My wife enjoying a bottle of wine on the back courtyard on her birthday.
A view of the courtyard and the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, Richard was friendly and knowledgeable and very helpful. It was nice there was an elevator for our luggage! Walking distance to the Royal Chateau and dining. Had a great meal at Chez Bruno.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was conveniently located to downtown shopping and dining, easy walk from the train station. The staff was incredibly welcoming, kept our luggage while we toured the area before check-in, and served a nice breakfast. Our room was at the top of the hotel, very nice size, perfectly equipped, and comfortable bed. It had a great view of the chateau! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a delightful property and the owners are personable and helpful. There is private off street parking. The location was excellent for walking the city. The continental breakfast was simple, but very nice. The room was spacious, clean, comfortable and quiet. We throughly enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

The hotel is lovely and the staff superb! It is eclectically decorated - tres Francais! Breakfast was wonderful as well - fresh and delivered to our room by request every day. My only critique is that the front room on the first floor facing the street can get noisy. So either close your window or ask for a garden room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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2/10 Terrible

chad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had ticks and spiders and manager said the Americans brought it, rude disgusting people
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

BENEDICTE

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Personnel accueillant mais chambre décevante, en fond de cour, carrelages de la salle de bains peu propres au sol, traces de moisissures sur les joints de la douche et plinthes cassées par endroits. Insuffisant pour un 4 étoiles..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Torgny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dyrt och personal som inte var serviceinriktad.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautiful! Eclectic and beautifully decorated, with a comforable bed and amazing shower in our room. We loved the breakfast buffet and wonderfully kind staff. Walkable to everything in town, but far enough out to be quiet. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Una joya en el corazon de Amboise, excelente atención.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was lovely, staff were very friendly and spoke excellent English. Great location and easy to walk to everything in the town. Only disappointment was that the pool wasn't heated in May. Would highly recommend this beautiful hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Bof !

Le + - la vue panoramique sur le château, côté cour. - le parking sécurisé - piscine Le - : absence de salle pour les petits déjeuner, à prendre dehors de préférence. possible en chambre mais sans table et avec supplément. qualité moindre, quantité également : bar petit : accueil mitigé de la propriétaire : spa payant et inintéressant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

carine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charmant et Accueillant

Séjour très agréable. On se sent comme chez soi tant les propriétaires sont prévenants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021