Hôtel Rive Sud

Beautiful quaint hotel. Would have been perfect but it was very hot when we were there but hotel quickly provided a fan that helped. The breakfast was very good and we loved the area.

L'hotel est tres comfortable, surtout dans les espaces publics, et tres bien situé. Le lit était superb et le petit-déjeuner aussi. Sur tout, Vassiliki a l'accueil était exceptionnelle et a tout fait pour que notre séjour soit vraiment agréable. Bravo. Une tres bonne adresse.

Our tour of the main wine-producing areas of the Loire Valley continued with Stage 5: Amboise to Chinon (Day 6 in France). We were now based in Chinon. We had arrived in Chinon just before mid-afternoon and we felt very fortunate to be able to park up in the street (with no parking restrictions) whilst we were out in the town. We had been sampling wine, whilst we walked extensively in the town, so moving our car into the hotel carpark was a definite no-no. We had stayed before in 2017 on our ‘Grand Tour of France’, and liked the hotel then. Now, under new ownership, we liked it a whole lot more. The restaurant area has been extended into a multi-purpose area where breakfast can be enjoyed looking our onto the cleverly designed garden that used picture-window sized mirrors. The building next to the property has been converted into additional rooms, including a top floor luxury honeymoon style suite. We couldn’t recall much of the bar and dining room area from our last visit, but it looks very smart and shouts quality. We stayed in a first floor room last time and recall how good it was then. This time we stayed in a ground floor room that looked out over the garden. Yes, there is still things to do, but what has been done is really good. After unpacking a freshening up we took drinks in the new multi-purpose garden-facing room. The wine (a Jean-Maurice Raffault 2022 Chinon Blanc) was excellent: very light and dry with melon and green apple on the nose, good minerality on the palate with a slightly short finish. Our room was excellent and sleep quality was perfect as it was far quieter here on the south side of the river. The good shower was most welcome in the morning. We took breakfast which was buffet style and very good. Mine host was very helpful, engaging and spoke good English. We would stay here again, sans doute.

This was the second time we have stayed at the Rive Sud hotel and it is absolutely excellent. Comfortable, quiet, a short walk from the city centre and the owners are the most welcoming and charming people who will do everything possible to make one's stay enjoyable. Bravo!

Beautiful property, lovely owners, amazing breakfast. We enjoyed our stay!

Bel hôtel, très agréable ! Belles pierres, de l’espace, belle cour, équipe aux petits soins, excellent petit déjeuner particulièrement frais. Emplacement central et excellente literie - et petite sélection de vins de la région qu’on peut acheter ! Laissez-vous gagner par la Chinon way of life.

la chambre Millésime impeccable bonne literie, douche spacieuse. petit déjeuner très complet, personnel à l'écoute et disponible. bonne situation pour visiter la ville à pied ou en vélo. excellent wi-fi dans l'établissement. on y reviendrai.

Very welcoming hotel close to the centre of Chinon. We arrived on e-bikes which were accommodated safely and could be charged in their garage. Pleasant garden and seating at the rear. Fine room and fantastic breakfast with good choice of local products. Enjoyed our stay here..

L’accueil très chaleureux, la propreté de l’hôtel et de la chambre, la qualité du petit déjeuner y sont remarquables. Nous adressons une mention particulière à la jeune femme présente à notre arrivée et au petit déjeuner. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.