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Le Grand Monarque

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel in Azay-le-Rideau with a bar

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Premium Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 16.50 per person)
Le Grand Monarque provides an eco-friendly base near the Valley of the Goupillières and Château de l'Islette. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi, park their bicycles on-site for countryside adventures, and unwind with drinks at the hotel's bar after a day of exploration.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

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Comfort Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tradition Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tradition Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Junior Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
3, Place de la République, Azay-le-Rideau, Indre-et-loire, 37190

What's nearby

  • Château Azay-Le-Rideau - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Valley of the Goupillières - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Château de l'Islette - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Cave of Goupillières - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Château de Villandry - 15 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • Azay-le-Rideau Station - 2 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'orangerie D'azay - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Ripaille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crêperie Restaurant la BLANCHE HERMINE - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Francois 1er - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Conciergerie - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Le Grand Monarque

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Château Azay-Le-Rideau
Located close to Valley of the Goupillières and Château de l'Islette, Le Grand Monarque provides a bar and conference space. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Meeting rooms, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Le Grand Monarque offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 26-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (EUR 7 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 527 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a regional park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 8.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.30 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 8.5 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 7 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 8.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Grand Monarque Azay-le-Rideau
Grand Monarque Hotel
Grand Monarque Hotel Azay-le-Rideau
Le Grand Monarque Azay Rideau
Grand Monarque
Le Grand Monarque Hotel
Le Grand Monarque Azay-le-Rideau
Le Grand Monarque Hotel Azay-le-Rideau

Frequently asked questions

Is Le Grand Monarque pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 8.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Le Grand Monarque?

Self parking is available for EUR 7 per day.

What time is check-in at Le Grand Monarque?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Le Grand Monarque?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Le Grand Monarque located?

Located in the heart of Azay-le-Rideau, this eco-certified hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Château Azay-Le-Rideau and Valley of the Goupillières. Château de l'Islette and Château de Langeais are also within 9 mi (15 km). Azay-le-Rideau Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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