Best Western Le Vinci Loire Valley is a three-star hotel in Amboise with twenty-six renovated, air-conditioned rooms. It is about three minutes by car from the château and the historic centre, which makes it a sensible choice for visitors with a car who want an easy, mid-range base with parking. Facilities include wifi, a safe, a television, a lift, a bar, a garden and a terrace, laundry, a private car park with its own garage, and a bicycle garage with bicycles for hire. There are baby facilities, including a baby chair, bottle warmer, baby bed and changing table, so families are well catered for. Amboise is the best base in the valley for Clos Lucé, the royal château and Chenonceau, and a short train from Tours.
Location and getting around
Le Vinci is a short drive from the centre rather than in the pedestrian streets, so it works best with a car or bicycle. Amboise itself is compact, and the château, Clos Lucé and the riverside are close enough to reach by taxi or a pleasant walk if you are fit. The railway station connects to Tours, Blois and Chenonceaux, and the hotel can advise on taxis.
The rooms and facilities
The rooms have been renovated and are air-conditioned, which is more useful in summer than in November, when the garden and terrace are quieter. The bar is a relaxed place for a drink after a day out, and the private car park and garage are a real convenience in a town where central parking can be tight.
Bicycle hire and a secure garage make the hotel a good choice for cyclists following the Loire à Vélo. Breakfast is available for an extra charge per person, with a lower rate for young children.
Who it suits and what to know: this is a good option for families and couples who want comfort at a reasonable price and the convenience of parking. If you want to walk out of your door to restaurants and the château, a hotel in the centre of Amboise will suit better. There is no restaurant on site, so plan dinner in town. Rates are moderate and vary with season and weekends, and low season usually offers the best prices.
Why stay here
- ✓Three-star hotel with 26 rooms
- ✓Air-conditioned renovated rooms
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Bar
- ✓Private car park and garage
- ✓Bicycle garage and bicycle hire
- ✓Lift access
- ✓Baby chair, cot and changing table
Good questions
How far is Le Vinci from the château of Amboise?+
About three minutes by car. It is better suited to guests with a car or bicycle than to those who want to walk everywhere.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?+
There is a bar but no restaurant on site, so plan dinner in Amboise. The town has many options within a short drive.
Is there parking and bike storage?+
Yes, there is a private car park and garage, and a bicycle garage with bicycles for hire.
