Le Grand Monarque

4.0 star property

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Tradition Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Comfort Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room

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Exceptional
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  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Room

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Exceptional
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  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Azay-le-Rideau

With a stay at Le Grand Monarque, you'll be centrally located in Azay-le-Rideau, a 3-minute walk from Château Azay-Le-Rideau and a 3-minute drive from Valley of the Goupillières. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Château de l'Islette and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Château de Langeais.

What's nearby

  • Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Château Azay-Le-Rideau - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Valley of the Goupillières - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Château de l'Islette - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Château de Chenonceau - 38 min drive - 66.3 km

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
  • ‪Auberge de XIIe Siècle - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sh Tacos - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le François 1er - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Q de Bouteille - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Le Grand Monarque

Hotel with a bar, 3-minute walk to Château Azay-Le-Rideau
Le Grand Monarque offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and espresso makers. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, hair dryers, and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Azay-le-Rideau? This hotel has 527 square feet (49 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (EUR 7 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 24 to December 26:
  • Bar/Lounge

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

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 1.40 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

Le Grand Monarque Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 308 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful experience.

I’m not usually compelled to leave reviews for goods and services I use but this place was so cool. It’s in the center of this amazing little midlevel town and a renovated 18th century manor but with all the comforts of a new hotel. They did a great job preserving the history while modernizing. Room and furniture was emasculate and the air conditioning was superb. The staff were very attentive, professional, and helpful. Breakfast and dining area were great! Highly recommend this place. A+
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Huge rooms. Friendly. Accessible. Parking on premises. Great tips on where to eat. Lovely breakfast. Relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

P A

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed at Le Grand Monarque, Azay-le-Rideau for 3 nights. Everything was great: central location, large room, very quiet and they have a parking location near by. All staff at the reception was wonderful but I would like to give our special thanks to Isabelle. She was above and beyond making recommendations, booking restaurants, suggesting stores and point if interests. Thank you, Isabelle for your fantastic job!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just brilliant. Le Grand Monarque was recommended by a friend in the UK who stays there regularly. He really did us a favour as it is a fabulous and very interesting hotel with exceptional staff (especially Natalie on Reception). The parking is great value at €7 per night and the breakfast was delicious and nicely varied. Located in the centre of the small town of Azay-le-Rideu this hotel is an absolute gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bahram

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful hotel

Great customer service. Accommodating attitudes. Breakfast was wonderful - scrambled eggs to order. Big plus was the parking across the street in a secured court yard
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

High marks.

A lovely stay, and the staff could not possibly be nicer or more helpful. This is a historic property that forms its own compound in the heart of the pleasant village of Azay-le-Rideau. The hotel is a short walk from one of the most splendid of the Loire chateaux, and is aso centrally located for daytrips throughout the region. Our room was large and comfortable, if a bit sparsely furnished. The bathroom was quite new, modern, and well-fitted out. We'd happily have stayed longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel for a one night stopover in a beautiful lication
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel in Azay-le Rideau if you want to see the castle. Staff was fantastic and offered great restaurants recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic building at the heart of the town w easy walkability to eats. Map of must sees was provided. & staff lovely!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bela

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Very clean rooms and within walking distance of restaurants. Private parking within grounds of the hotel Very good breakfast We were well looked after by the hosts Would definitely rebook Bela
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Clean, great shower pressure, comfortable beds. Lovely courtyard, locked bicycle storage included. We enjoyed our stay very much, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely old Relais de Poste, converted into a luxurious property. Everything was great. Nice sized rooms, lobby, bar, and breakfast. A fantastic location a few minutes walk from great restaurants and the Cheap Away le Rideau. An EXCELLENT value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

eran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and elegant hotel. Large room and shower. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding customer service

Larger room with great price. Very good hot water and comfortable bed. Outstanding service by hotel receptionist ERIC.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Paiboon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A châteaux visitor’s kind of hotel

Perfect stay. Friendly staff. Protected parking. Great location with a nice walk through the pedestrian old town to the chateau. The classic decor you want when visiting chateaux.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Bergerac

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and charming hotel, located in a beautiful small town. Convenient central location with secure parking charged at a reasonable rate. Dog friendly and plenty of local restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020