Hôtel Spa - Au Charme Rabelaisien

Hotels
9.2 (183 reviews)
25 Rue Rabelais , Amboise , fr

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly service
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Needs updates

Categories

Cleanliness
9.34
The hotel was clean and well-maintained, contributing to a pleasant stay.
Service
9.81
Service was frequently praised for being friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.35
Exceptional location making it easy to explore the city.
Room Quality
9.3
Rooms were described as comfortable and spacious.
Amenities
8.33
Some amenities were lacking or needed updates, but generally acceptable.
Value for Money
8.79
Mixed reviews on value for money, particularly regarding breakfast pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.84
Breakfast received good feedback, though options were limited at times.
Overall Experience
9.81
Overall experience was characterized as excellent with many positive remarks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 20:00

Property Description

Historical Charm in the Heart of Amboise
Hotel Au Charme Rabelaisien offers a unique stay in an 18th-century property, perfectly situated in the historical center of Amboise.

Tranquil Rooms and Relaxation
Indulge in the serene ambiance of our spacious rooms adorned with antique furniture, providing a peaceful retreat. Unwind in the high-standard bathrooms with jet showers and bathtubs for ultimate relaxation.

Wellness and Modern Amenities
Enjoy our wellness area with a hot tub and sauna, perfect for rejuvenation. Stay connected with free WiFi throughout the hotel. Benefit from on-site parking and bicycle storage for added convenience.

Book your stay now at Hotel Au Charme Rabelaisien for an unforgettable experience in Amboise.

Important information:

Prestige Rooms can accommodate an extra bed or baby cot upon request (extra costs apply).

Please note that your credit card may be preauthorised after reservation to secure your booking.

The swimming pool is accessible from 13:00 to 19:30.

The spa is accessible from 13:30 to 19:30 at an EUR 40 extra cost per hour.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Sep 15, 2025 until Mon, Jun 15, 2026

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for € 30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for € 30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 12 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 183 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.34
Service: 9.81
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 9.3
Amenities: 8.33
Value for Money: 8.79
Food and Beverage: 8.84
Overall Experience: 9.81
J
Jerome couple fr
9
Pros:

Très bon accueil, l’hôtel est propre, la literie confortable et le petit déjeuner à la hauteur
Nous avons eu la chance d’être surclassé, car il n’y avait pas grand monde un joli geste commercial, car ce n’est pas une obligation.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
O
ORIT couple il
9
Pros:

The only upsetting thing was the paid spa

Cons:

The fact that you had to pay for the sauna

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
A
Angélique family_with_children fr
9
Pros:

Bienveillance du gérant

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
M
maxime couple fr
9
Pros:

personnel tres arrangeant et sympathique ! chambre propre et pratique

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
M
Matthieu couple fr
10
Je recommande à 200%; accueil très chaleureux sans superficialité.
Pros:

Parfait, Tout était parfait, accueil, literie, petit déjeuner, emplacement.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
M
Melanie couple za
8
The hotel was clean, comfortable and very well located. Staff were friendly, warm, helpful.
Pros:

Excellent location, beautiful, easy to get everywhere, but super quiet.

Cons:

I had thought the price included breakfast, and the breakfast that could be purchased was super expensive.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
S
sebastien family_with_children fr
10
Calme, confort et coconing
Pros:

Chambre très spacieuse, fraiche "malgré la canicule" et incroyablement calme. La moquette très épaisse contribue à atténuer le bruit du voisinage et la climatisation en mode nuit est extrêmement silencieuse. Le dejeuner est varié avec des produits frais et de qualités, merci pour l'animation "écureuil".
Un merci à Melba qui a enchanté notre fille. Un merci pour le petit cadeau de départ offert à notre fille pour une discussion d'histoire avec les propriétaires. Félicitation à tout le personnel qui à été à notre petit soin. Même le gradien de nuit, nous offre un cadeau chaque matin.

Cons:

Pas grand chose à dire sur ce point.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
T
Terrell couple bm
10
We had the perfect stay, look forward to returning and will highly recommend this hotel.
Pros:

We were greeted every morning with the happiest "Good Morning! How was your sleep? Where would you like to sit in the garden for breakfast?" We enjoyed glorious sleep, delicious breakfasts with excellent service and were able to walk or cycle to all locations in and around Amboise. The staff was particularly accommodating when we arrived quite early before check in and made it possible for us to get to our bike rental and tour the chateaux on schedule.

Cons:

There was very little to not like. We became used to a less powerful fan and air conditioning but it was still quite satisfactory.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
G
GERALD couple fr
8
Excellent séjour
Pros:

Emplacement exceptionnel pour découvrir la ville
Accueil chaleureux
Chambre très confortable avec une excellente literie

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner manquait de choix

2025-10-29 via Nuitee
S
Simonne Kanat couple au
9
Great location. Charming hotel.
Pros:

Loved the location. Charming hotel

Cons:

Was all good

2025-10-15 via Nuitee
J
janice couple us
10
Beautiful & comfortable!
Pros:

Wonderful location, beautiful hotel, spacious room & bath, comfortable bed. We loved everything!

Cons:

Nothing

2025-10-14 via Nuitee
J
Javier couple es
7
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

El hotel necesita una actualización .
Relación calidad precio desfasada

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
W
Wade couple us
9
2025-10-12 via Nuitee
Y
YAOWEN couple tw
10
2025-10-08 via Nuitee
I
ISABELLE couple fr
10
Un havre de bonheur au centre d’Amboise.
Pros:

Tout a été super! La chambre spacieuse et agréable, le petit déjeuner très bon, la place de parking sécurisée, l’emplacement de l’hôtel permettant de tout faire à pied. L’accueil et le conseil du personnel et des propriétaires ont été chaleureux.

Cons:

Rien en négatif

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
M
MARTINE extended_group fr
7
Cons:

Mauvais rapport qualité/prix, lavabos qui s’écoulent mal, petit déjeuner très compté, 2 capsules de café pour 2 personnes, trop juste…Spa non disponible sans réservation et 40€

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
M
Maude couple ca
10
2025-09-29 via Nuitee
G
Gauthier couple fr
10
2025-09-28 via Nuitee
K
Kathie extended_group us
10
Perfect!
Pros:

We absolutely loved our stay at Hotel-Spa - Au Charme Rabelaisien and Richard, his wife and Cristof were fantastic hosts, extremely friendly and so accommodating. There were 6 of us (3 couples) and they went out of their way to make sure we had all we needed and did anything to make us happy! We loved their breakfast and would highly recommend a stay here.

Cons:

Nothing!

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
P
Paquita couple gb
9
Very pleasant
Pros:

Very quiet and spacious room overlooking garden with view of the castle. Excellent bathroom with bath and separate shower.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee