Hôtel Rive Sud

Location: The hotel is conveniently situated within a short walking distance to Chinon's historic center, the castle, and the main square, offering easy access to local attractions without the need for a car.

I'm surprised by the high overall rating of this place. While the hotel is modern and well-designed, the rooms are quite small and offer little to no privacy. If you’re traveling with someone, make sure you’re comfortable with them, as the layout lacks intimacy. Additionally, noise is an issue—you can hear your neighbors easily, even when they’re chatting outside your room late at night. The internet connection was poor throughout the hotel—slow and constantly disconnecting—and the TV wasn’t working. Check-in is only available after 16:30, so if you arrive earlier, you'll need to carry your luggage around. If you fancy a glass of wine, be aware that service stops at 20:00 when the reception closes. We ordered one and charged it to our room, yet the next morning at breakfast, the receptionist was already asking us to settle the €7 bill, which felt a bit excessive. Breakfast was good, but the space was small and overcrowded, making it a bit overwhelming. Overall, this place is fine for a one-night stay, but I wouldn’t recommend it for a longer visit.

Lovely boutique hotel close to the river. We parked nearby. Our room was on the top floor and was quite hot, but there was a fan and it was possble to open the window and close the shutters. Breaksfast was excellent and the courtyard was lovely. Reception helped us find a great restaurant in the town centre and we enjoyed a trip to the castle. Only grip - please put some hooks in the bathroom for towels - there was nowhere to hang them.