Hotel Auberge de Launay - Limeray Amboise

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Apr 2008

It was a nice stopover with good breakfast, all that we needed,they also have a restaurant that is supposed to be good.We will try it next time!

Guest name: MS, Finland

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Mar 2008

We loved our stay, the comments were right about the dining room, we booked 2 evening meals and they were wonderful. The food and service were excellent, there recommendations were outstanding. We were one month in Europe and this was the best, we would go back.

Guest name: JL, Canada

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Mar 2008

2 nights helpful staff excellent dinner - reasonable pleasant country surroundings near Amboise nice outdoor sitting/eating areas

Guest name: William Johnston, USA

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Feb 2008

good place but not very quiet . you can very weel listen from the other room

Guest name: CV, France

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jan 2008

WONDERFUL

Guest name: DZ, USA

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Dec 2007

We stayed 2 nights in this charming country inn. Excellent as a base to see Chateau d'Amboise and Chenonceau. Same as some earlier guest reviews, we had dinner and were pleased with the quality of food. Through the window we saw 3 kitchen staff in white cloth; the service was unexpectedly elegant. The price was certainly a lot lower than in Paris restaurants. Highly recommended! As this inn is along the river levee road, and our room faced the front, there was some traffic noise. We could have paid a little more to move to the back rooms, but thankfully, traffic died out in the night (it was early Dec).

Guest name: Tuyen Pham, USA

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: 2 friends

stayed in Nov 2007

I would highly recommend stopping in at this hotel. In the middle of the Loire Valley Wine region, it boasts only 2 stars, but in the country thats all thats needed. The location is lovely, the very pleasant mid sized rooms were a delight, but the real highlight was the restaurant. As a result of reading rave reviews, we reserved both our evening meals. What a treat! The price fix was extremely reasonable, the wine list excellent, the servers well informed and very fluent in English. Items on the menu even had historical meaning with regards to the region. Trained in Paris and London, the proprietors bring the 5 star service to this 2 star place. Even the Tour de France has stopped here. Reservations for the restaurant are necessary.

Guest name: CC, Canada

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

The management of the hotel is clearly of the highest quality.all staff were polite and well trained.There was good staff cover at all times.A problem in the room was dealt with immediately.When it could not be fixed immediately,an apology was made, an assurance of a fix the following day, and the fix was expedited.In the meantime, a temporary fix was provided. The quality and presentation of the food was exceptionally good.The other guests were very pleasant,all either English,American or French.

Guest name: John Preston, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2007

Excellent acceuil, délicate attention pour mon aniversaire Repas remarquables, vins appropriés, cuisinier de haut vol pour la qualité et la présentation

Guest name: Philippe Permentier, Belgium

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

Very good hotel with a superb restaurant.

Guest name: JC, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

La comida esta muy bien, el único problema es cada dia es el mismo menu, sólo hay 3 entrantes, 3 de carne y 3 de pescado. Siempre son los mismos. El personal bien. El unico problema que tuve fue la conexión a Internet. Utilizan un tipo de cable que en España no existe y al preguntarles me dijeron que sólo me podia conectar si disponia del cable. ¿¿Tanto cuesta que ellos tuvieran algun cable a disposición de los clientes??? En pocas palabras me dijeron que me buscara la vida. Yo llevaba el cable pero era el que se utiliza en España.

Guest name: CM, Spain

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

This was our first night in the country after leaving Paris. The welcome at reception was fantastic. We decided to eat at the restaurant as we had driven enough for the day. We were blown away by the meal and the service and now understand why we had to book a table. I thoroughly recommend the hotel and restaurant. It was one of the best experiences of our trip!

Guest name: HM, Australia

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jun 2007

Perfect and quiet location to stay for a few nights. We stayed there for 2 nights to see some beautiful chateau's nearby. The staff speaks perfectly english so if you don't speak french... The restaurant is good, but limited in choice.

Guest name: BV, NL

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Jun 2007

The hotel is in a very beautiful area. The staff are wonderful and many, to our relief, spoke excellent English. The hotel rooms are clean, well-maintained. Their dining room offers excellent gourmet meals and they were very accomodating to our children (ages 9 and 11).

Guest name: KH, USA

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in May 2007

Very nice property. Great value!

Guest name: Timothy Ferguson, USA

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jun 2006

Outstanding hotel. Great location outside of Amboise. Easy access to town and roads leading to Loire sights. Need a car to make it work. Rooms are modern and large. The staff was great(especially Arnaud). Comped us a bottle of wine when our room was not ready. Restaurant was the best meal we had in three weeks while in Europe. Would recommend to everybody.

Guest name: James Scales, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2006

This was my first visit to Hotel Auberge de Launay but I sincerely hope it won't be my last. I was traveling alone and Mr. and Mrs. Thevard (I hope the spelling is correct) and their staff were very, very attentive. The accommodations and their assistance when I needed a rental car were perfect. More than that, the onsite restaurant was superb! I ate there every morning and three of the four nights I stayed. Delicious fare and a great wine list. The Auberge de Launay was a highlight of my two week vacation in France. Oh! and the gardens were lovely.

Guest name: Marietta Malan, USA

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jun 2006

We were a family of four adults, and we booked a quad. We viewed the room and did not want to sleep on fold out beds, so at the last minute they changed our quad room to two rooms for almost the same price. The gentleman behind the desk asked us if we wanted dinner. We could smell the wonderful lunch being served, so we said yes and took off for a tour of a nearby chateau. When we came for dinner we discovered it was a one choice meal on Sunday nights at a special price, that he didn't have time to explain before. However, when we heard the menu, we were very excited. The food was wonderful. We loved the meal it was one of the best we had in our three week tour of central Europe. I found this place to be more beautiful than the photos. The garden was a delight even in the rain, the ambiance wonderful. The room was very comfortable, but I wish there was a shower curtain for the hand held shower. The big surprise was the great value we got by choosing the dinner and breakfast with the rooms. I appreciate the staff saving us money and all the help the staff gave us.

Guest name: Linda McElver, USA

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in May 2006

The facilities are good, including the restaurant, and the location is convenient if you are driving a car as the hotel is on the outskirts of Limmeray village in the direction of Amboise.

Guest name: DD, Australia

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2006

The owners and the staff were very helpful, friendly, contributed to the enjoyment of our stay. The breakfasts and dinners were excellent. The lists of wines were very good. Everything that was provided made all the difference in our stay. Would stay here again and recommend to our friends.

Guest name: MC, USA

Average rating:  7.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2006

El lugar es en encantador y las habitaciones son como unas casitas. Tenias el coche en la puerta. Pero hacia mucho frio y no tenian puesta la calefaccion. La casa no se calento hasta el dia siguiente, y nadie hablaba español.

Guest name: Almudena Herradon, Spain

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Nov 2005

The Auberge was great. It was a good price and very close to the freeway and Amboise. The best part was the restaurant which had some of the best food we ate during our visit to france. WOW... the desert was heavenly! The only complaint I had was that the room was a tad bit cold even with the heat all the way up.

Guest name: Jacob Glenn, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

A fabulous top quality gourmet hotel with friendly and welcoming staff. Would and will recommend to anyone looking for an excellent menu, would cost twice as much in UK.

Guest name: Jayne Warner, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Mar 2005

Easy to find, not far away from Amboise. Rooms clean and service really good. Even though road and railway are not far away we were able to sleep well with the window open. Garden available and a very good restaurant. We would return

Guest name: Hans Kraft, Germany