It was very comfortable and clean; a little far to walk to the center of the town but the staff was helpful enough to get a taxi. If you're driving around France, the parking in the hotel is very easy.
Good hotel. Nice breakfast and great view. Wish we had come when the pool was open. Kind of far from town center if someone doesn’t have a car, but if you visit the Loire Valley, having a car is a must anyway.
Great hotel, about 2 miles from town. Rooms are really clean, have a mini bar with room for your own water and wine bottle. Small pool but very clean. Restaurant has limited choices but food is good. Check out can be slow due to issues with computer. Also, plan your meals around the bus tours...there are usually 4 each night.
The Novotel Hotel is about 7 minutes away from the center of Amboise, a short, easy drive. The hotel is modern, very clean and had a nice pool with a view. They also had a miniature golf course, a pool table and a computer with internet access. All of these things seemed to keep the kids at the hotel occupied. And, although their were a lot of families, it was quiet and relaxing. The breakfast buffet was typical European fare. The only problem we encountered was that we requested a non-smoking room and we ended up with a smoking room. I tried to change it when we arrived, but the hotel was full. The next day, we were able to move to a non-smoking room, which was much better. I think it still smelled faintly of smoke, but nowhere near as bad as the first room. We were able to open the hotel window, and let the fresh air in. The hotel was very clean, and the rooms were very big for a European standard. We had a dobule bed and a pull out couch. The bed was very comfortable. The TV was plasma and the bathroom was clean and modern. The toilet was in a separate room. We only spent two nights there and spent very little time in the hotel, so I'm not able to comment on the bar/restaurant. The staff were friendly enough and I would recommend this hotel to anyone staying in the Loire Valley.
Clos Lucé Castle is within a mile (2 km) of Novotel Amboise, and other popular sites like Château d'Amboise are within a couple of miles (3 km). This 4-star hotel has 121 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
Sit down for a leisurely bite to eat at the onsite restaurant, or enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service. For your convenience, a buffet breakfast is served for a fee on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
42-inch Smart TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Coffee makers, safes, and phones are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Novotel Amboise features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Free parking is included with your stay. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with securing valuables and luggage storage. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include conference space, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
It was very comfortable and clean; a little far to walk to the center of the town but the staff was helpful enough to get a taxi. If you're driving around France, the parking in the hotel is very easy.
Good hotel. Nice breakfast and great view. Wish we had come when the pool was open. Kind of far from town center if someone doesn’t have a car, but if you visit the Loire Valley, having a car is a must anyway.
Great hotel, about 2 miles from town. Rooms are really clean, have a mini bar with room for your own water and wine bottle. Small pool but very clean. Restaurant has limited choices but food is good. Check out can be slow due to issues with computer. Also, plan your meals around the bus tours...there are usually 4 each night.
The Novotel Hotel is about 7 minutes away from the center of Amboise, a short, easy drive. The hotel is modern, very clean and had a nice pool with a view. They also had a miniature golf course, a pool table and a computer with internet access. All of these things seemed to keep the kids at the hotel occupied. And, although their were a lot of families, it was quiet and relaxing. The breakfast buffet was typical European fare. The only problem we encountered was that we requested a non-smoking room and we ended up with a smoking room. I tried to change it when we arrived, but the hotel was full. The next day, we were able to move to a non-smoking room, which was much better. I think it still smelled faintly of smoke, but nowhere near as bad as the first room. We were able to open the hotel window, and let the fresh air in. The hotel was very clean, and the rooms were very big for a European standard. We had a dobule bed and a pull out couch. The bed was very comfortable. The TV was plasma and the bathroom was clean and modern. The toilet was in a separate room. We only spent two nights there and spent very little time in the hotel, so I'm not able to comment on the bar/restaurant. The staff were friendly enough and I would recommend this hotel to anyone staying in the Loire Valley.
