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 eco-certified 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
Château Azay-Le-Rideau - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Valley of the Goupillières - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Château de l'Islette - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
Château de Langeais - 11 min drive - 6.5 miles
Château de Villandry - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles
Getting around
Azay-le-Rideau Station - 2 min drive
Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Aire des Jardins de Villandry - 10 min drive
La Conciergerie - 11 min drive
L'Aigle d'Or - 4 min walk
Au Bon Vin de Touraine - 1 min walk
I Fratelli - 1 min walk
About this property
Le Grand Monarque
Eco-certified hotel in Azay-le-Rideau with a bar
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 business center, 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.
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.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
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 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
Business center
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
Smoke-free property
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 more details, 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 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 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
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Le Grand Monarque Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
The room was excellent- very comfortable bed, clean and well presented and with a fabulous wet room 👍 We have stayed at the Grand Monarch before but not for a few years. The upgrades since our last trip are of an exceptionally high quality.
We used this hotel as our base during our visit to the chateaux of the Loire Valley. It was perfect for this. We had a triple room, and it was amazing, very spacious and comfortable. The pictures online made the room look big, and I think it was even bigger in real life. We were here during the July 2019 heat wave (temperatures between 100F and 109F) and the room was always comfortable. The Air Conditioning worked really well. The hotel has elevators, not always available in Europe. The front desk staff were super nice. We were able to find free street parking every day we were there, but the hotel parking is also very reasonably priced. The hotel is a very short walk to Chateau de Azay-le-Rideau, and is in a quiet area of town. The Wi-Fi worked well. When I booked this hotel, I couldn't believe how good the reviews were, but this place definitely deserves high praise.