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La Maison Rabelais

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Located close to Château d'Amboise and Clos Lucé Castle, La Maison Rabelais provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a large bed with white bedding, a colorful abstract wall art, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, white bedding, a decorative wall panel, and a door leading to another room.

Basic Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a window with a view of buildings, and a colorful abstract wall art.

Basic Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern wooden building with a staircase leading to a balcony.

Lodge

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a patterned wall, and a window.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Amboise, La Maison Rabelais is in the city center and near a boardwalk/promenade. Château d'Amboise and Clos Lucé Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Mini-Châteaux Park and Grand Aquarium of Touraine. Don't miss out on a visit to International Garden Festival of Chaumont-sur-Loire. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Amboise travel guide
Map
8 Rue Rabelais, Amboise, 37400

What's nearby

  • A grand castle with multiple towers and turrets, surrounded by a white fence and tall trees.
    Chateaux de la Loire
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A garden with neatly trimmed spherical bushes and a variety of trees.
    Château-Gaillard
    4 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • St. Denis Church
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Château d'Amboise
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Clos Lucé Castle
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Amboise Station
    19 min walk
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caña De Azùcar
    10 min walk
  • Pâtisserie Bigot
    5 min walk
  • Baalbeck
    3 min walk
  • Cafe des Arts
    7 min walk
  • Chez Oscar et Suzette - Guinguette d’Amboise
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (EUR 15 per night)

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 19 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 2.55 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 19 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 15 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to September 30
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does La Maison Rabelais have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is La Maison Rabelais pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 15 per night.

What time is check-in at La Maison Rabelais?

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

What time is check-out at La Maison Rabelais?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Maison Rabelais located?

Located in the heart of Amboise, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Château d'Amboise and Clos Lucé Castle. Château-Gaillard and Mini-Châteaux Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Amboise Station is 19 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

La Maison Rabelais Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, simple, modern hotel with wonderful staff and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and centrally located!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant property,, beautifully maintained, with gracious, helpful staff. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our brief stay at this charming hotel. The reception staff made a GREAT restaurant recommendation. The room was comfortable, well-designed, nicely decorated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and very clean property in a good location! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, good location near restaurants. Staff very helpful in arranging taxi. Short walk to chateau and tourist info. Near river, theatre and church
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic modern hotel, fantastic location for walking into Amboise, plenty of parking, extremely helpful friendly staff, well equipped and modern rooms, everything was spotlessly clean, nice breakfast. If we come back to Amboise we'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect hotel for families. The one-bedroom apartment with pull-out sofa was very spacious. Well-equipped kitchen. Full dining table. Pool is smaller than it looks in the photos, but still good with a nice deck area. Walkable to downtown Ambroise with bakery, cafes, restaurants and shops. Air conditioning was new, strong and very effective.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Maison Rabelais is in the heart of Amboise – well-located and nearly everything is an easy 5-10 minute walk, though the train station is on the other side of the river by 1.5 mi, necessitating a ride. Very nice breakfast – hearty and copious. While the property does NOT have A/C, the room (big and spacious) stayed cool however the ventilation system was configured. It was a little warm at night but not uncomfortable, especially considering afternoons were near 100 F/38 C. Definitely a nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is in a perfect location for walking to the pedestrian areas with restaurants and shops. We paid extra to stay in a one bedroom unit that has a private patio with a hot tub and the suite was great. However, there were many issues that came up that could have been avoided if the staff took the time to help us with our luggage and show us to our room. We had trouble with opening the doors as they stuck and the key was difficult to use. The coffee machine needed to be replaced and the AC system was tricky to use but the staff were quick to respond. Housekeeping was not done by mid afternoon, only two bath towels are left. We were only left one housecoat the second day. Yes the staff were responsive when we asked for help but we expected more for the amount that we had paid. We spoke to the manager when we checked out and said small details are important. She reimbursed us for the three nights of parking that we had to pay. Off we went to Chateau Leognan for the next leg of our journey and were greeted in the parking lot, helped with luggage, offered water when registering, shown to our room…not difficult to do but certainly shows what can be done.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute hotel in perfect location

Great hotel, perfectly located to walk around Amboise, good breakfast, nice staff and good WiFi connection
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staffs are friendly and the location is good, just walk a few minutes to restaurants and bus stop to Castillo de Chenonceau.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff is amazing, brand new, very clean and best breakfast food in our trip. Definitely recommend the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location and professional staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
But sure this is close to a 4 star hotel, but it has on site parking - that was nice. The staff was very helpful but hotel is not stocked! We needed extra-pillows …. none. Maybe an extra blanket to use as a pillow - none. The staff brought me into the “stock room”; it was literally empty. The breakfast was pitiful. Really sad.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great Hotel in Super location! The Manager was absolutely incredibly nice and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. We were upgraded to a studio with a view of the garden and lovely pool. Wonderful and attentive staff at the reception desk. Five minute walk to town center. We enjoyed our stay immensely!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Best hot showers in France! Staff very helpful. Lots of shops/food in walkong distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super place with excellent staff, breakfast was a little disappointing but okay, overall we would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness. Location to restaurants and River path.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our visit here was excellent. The property seems extraordinarily new or recently refurbished. The room was quite large given its close proximity to the downtown streets of Amboise. The staff were extremely pleasant and you could tell they are well trained/coached on ensuring positive guest experience. I would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet hotel with an excellent staff. We used La Maison Rabelais as our base of operations as we discovered the Loire Valley region. One of the things was that it was just five minutes from a river trail where I could do my morning workout.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025