57 rue Groison, Tours, France | 33 2 47 46 65 00
17th-century property in a quiet location with well-manicured grounds
Rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and coffeemakers; some have kitchenettes
One-bedroom suites available with terraces
Traditional French restaurant with a bar, parlors, and terrace dining
Spa offers a sauna, hammam, and chic indoor pool
Fitness center offers a barre fitness area
Two contemporary meeting rooms
Friday night wine tastings
Bike rentals available
Free outdoor parking and Wi-Fi throughout
Hotel is not within walking distance of downtown Tours (a plus for some)
Breakfast is pricey
Location is residential with few dining options
Some rooms overlook the parking lot
The upscale 17th-century Clarion Hotel Chateau Belmont sits on six acres of well-maintained grounds and offers an array of features including a traditional French restaurant, bar, conservatory lounge, stately parlors, and a dining terrace. This historic property also has a lovely indoor pool, as well as a stylish spa, a small fitness center, and two contemporary meeting rooms. Decor in its 65 spacious rooms and suites varies from classic French to contemporary, and some rooms are equipped with kitchenettes. This location is near the Loire Valley castles, but travelers seeking something closer to the old town attractions might want to consider the Hotel Oceania L’Univers Tour.
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Scene
Historic upscale hotel with stately designs and manicured grounds
Set on six acres of well-manicured grounds, the Clarion Hotel Chateau Belmont is composed of four buildings. The gem of the property is the 17th-century main building that offers a restaurant, bar, stylishly designed parlors, and a lovely conservatory. The main building’s exterior is stately with columns supporting the second floor terrace which overlooks the restaurant's outdoor patio. Classic, upscale furnishings fill the lobby, which was last remodeled in 2011 and features a charming spiral staircase. The other multi-level buildings are modern with gray, industrial exteriors. The peaceful wooded grounds -- which are shared with residents from the neighboring assisted-living home -- include a greenhouse and lovely lawns dotted with patio furniture. Overall, the hotel appeals to leisure travelers and business guests seeking a quiet and historic hotel.
Location
In a quiet residential area, removed from the attractions of downtown Tours
The hotel is set in a quiet residential area on sprawling grounds that are shared with an assisted-living home. Within walking distance are a couple of restaurants, but more options can be found in the old town. The property is across the Loire River from central Tours, which is a seven-minute drive and home to such sights and attractions as the Tours Cathedral, Chateau de Tours, Musee des Beaux-Arts de Tours, and Musee du Compagnonnage. The Jardin Botanique de Tours is a 10-minute drive away. Many travelers use this hotel as a base to explore the Loire castles, which are 30 minutes by car. It’s a 10-minute drive to the Aeroport Tours Val de Loire, while Paris is under a three hour-drive.
Rooms
Classic or modern rooms have minibars and coffeemakers; some have kitchenettes
Rooms and suites that are in the historic main building have classic interiors that include French headboards, colorful splashes of decor, and rich draperies. Other rooms are more modern in design with stylish wallpaper, colorful details, and wooden furnishings. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, safes, coffeemakers, and minibars, plus upgraded rooms add private balconies or terraces overlooking the gardens (though some overlook the parking lot). Junior Suites have living rooms and Family Suites offer separate bedrooms. Kitchenettes with microwaves, stovetops, and coffeemakers are available in some rooms. Stylish bathrooms feature marble or mosaic tile in gray and white hues paired with wooden accents and are outfitted with hairdryers, bathrobes, and showers and/or shower/tub combos.
Features
French cuisine and cocktails, modern meeting spaces, an indoor swimming pool and spa, and free parking
Facilities at the Clarion Hotel Chateau Belmont are either classic or modern. La Table du Chateau Belmont serves traditional French cuisine in the historic main building with jazz music, contemporary designs, a small bar, and a terrace that overlooks the gardens. Wine tastings on Fridays are a nice way for guests to mingle. More seating is available in classically designed parlors with antique touches and a conservatory. In a separate A-frame building are two modern meeting rooms that have colorful ceiling details, offering 110-square-meters of space and modern audiovisual equipment. The indoor heated pool, also modern in design, has lounge chairs on its surrounding deck. The spa has a hot tub, hammam, and sauna, while the small fitness center is equipped with various cardio and weight machines as well as a barre area. Parking is free in an outdoor lot, and paid parking is available in a secured garage.
