I travelled to Azay-le-Rideau with my parents for a weekend and had the most pleasant stay. We booked a standard triple room on the second floor (or the French premier étage). It was well-appointed and extremely clean, with a very spacious, airy bathroom. The staff were simply wonderful. I made many inquiries to them in both English and French prior... More

We highly recommend this hotel for its ambience, position and interior. The reception staff were excellent in terms of friendliness and advise given. The hotel itself was quiet at night with very clean rooms and they provided all necessary for example bathroom accessories. Breakfast was very good and we were constantly asked if everything was satisfactory, all in all very... More

Le Grand Monarque is a jewel. My wife and I stopped in Azay-le-Rideau as we drove back to the UK and checked in at this lovely hotel without having made a reservation. The welcome was charming from the owners of the hotel, and we were shown a beautiful and comfortable room. The town itself is well worth visiting as is... More

We stayed in eight hotels during the past two weeks and we feel this hotel was the best. The service and welcome were excellent. The room was excellent-full of character and the hotel's location was perfect. The staff especially the manager were friendly and professional. There is free parking opposite the hotel. If you get the opportunity stay here. Ireland.

Very professional and friendly hotel. The owner carried our bag up for us effortlessly despite our protestations. We booked an exclusive room and it was large, peaceful and very comfortable. We had a large comfy bed with quality cotton bedding and a large heated bathroom. The toilet was separate within the bathroom and unheated but as it was small this... More

Had a fabulous one night stay here with two friends. Service was excellent. Couldn't hear a peep from the outside in the room. Breakfast was great if pricey at 12 Euro but ghe overall package was value for money. The rooms have antique furniture, except possibly the bed, and big wooden beams. If that's not your thing go elsewhere. The... More

We were 2 couples touring the Loire Valley who stayed 2 nights at Le Grand Monarque. We were in the building across the closed in courtyard from the Main Building. We selected this hotel for the location in this lovely quaint town and we weren't disappointed. It is in the centre of the town, but it is a quiet town,... More

This was my first trip to France. We did the whole Paris/Eiffel Tower/Museums bit, then rented a car and drove to Val de Loire. After touring Chenonceau Chateau, our destination for the night was Azay Le Rideau, a lovely little village in The Valley, with narrow winding cobble stone streets. In the center of town lies an exceptionally beautiful and... More

Le Grand Monarque is right in the centre of Azay le Rideau. It is an old building which has been modernised in a very sensitive way and is great improvement on our previous visits. The new owner is a very quiet and softly spoken man who seems to be everywhere just when you need him. Nothing is too much trouble... More