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Boutique Hotel & SPA Au Charme Rabelaisien

Property class: 4

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A garden with a metal archway, potted plants, and a lawn.
A swimming pool with a paved deck, surrounded by well-maintained grass and hedges.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a door leading to another room.
A window view of a historic building complex with multiple structures, including a prominent tower.
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $153
$134 nightly
$153 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14

Explore the area

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25 Rue Rabelais, Amboise, 37400
  • Place, Chateaux de la Loire
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Château d'Amboise
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Clos Lucé Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Classic Double Room

  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a chandelier.

Double Room, Garden View (Prestige)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Double Room (Privilege)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Comfort Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a painting above the bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (Garden Prestige)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View (Prestige)

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a door.

Double Room, Garden View (Prestige)

  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View (Prestige)

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a sofa, and framed pictures on the walls.

Double Room, Garden View (Prestige)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Amboise

With a stay at Boutique Hotel & SPA Au Charme Rabelaisien, you'll be centrally located in Amboise, steps from Chateaux de la Loire and 5 minutes by foot from St. Denis Church. .This spa hotel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Château de Chenonceau and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Robert Debre Hospital Amboise.

What's nearby

  • Chateaux de la Loire - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • St. Denis Church - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Château d'Amboise - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Clos Lucé Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Château-Gaillard - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Amboise Station - 19 min walk
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caña De Azùcar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pâtisserie Bigot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Baalbeck - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe des Arts - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chez Oscar et Suzette - Guinguette d’Amboise - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Boutique Hotel & SPA Au Charme Rabelaisien

Boutique Hotel & SPA Au Charme Rabelaisien offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with jetted bathtubs, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Amboise hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Spa Acr. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a hot tub, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and bike storage.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Guests may use a train station pick-up service for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered, secured self parking on site (EUR 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 19 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 2.55 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 19 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 15.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Au Charme Rabelaisien Hotel Amboise
Au Charme Rabelaisien Hotel
Au Charme Rabelaisien Amboise
Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien Amboise
Au Charme Rabelaisien
Au Charme Rabelaisien Amboise
Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien Hotel
Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien Amboise
Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien Hotel Amboise

Boutique Hotel & SPA Au Charme Rabelaisien Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 150 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful welcoming experience in a lovely town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was top notch; and Angel was amazing to deal with. They offered an excellent breakfast; and were top notch in accommodating and attending to all our needs. The rooms were delightful; and the stay was awesome! Would love to stay again next time. Plenty of restaurants and shopping near by. Fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, big and clean rooms Peaceful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, service and staff was great and excellent location walking distance to the Main Street and chateau Royal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Great if you want to be away from the tourist crowds but close enough to be convenient for everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay in Amboise

Great location and staff. Lovely breakfast. Large and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a garden room by the pool was different and lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very nice hotel very close to the town center and the Royal Château. Good breakfast, pool, parking… what not to like 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and friendly helpful staff. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely property run by gracious and attentive hosts. We were very happy with our spacious, very clean and comfortable room. We appreciated the off-street private parking as well. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming owners of this charming local hotel, Loved the location and the room was updated, clean and spacious. Definitely recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Hôtel Au Charme Rabelaisien in Amboise. Jaques was so accommodating, he helped coordinate the pick up of our rental car, with dinner suggestions and reservations. The hotel is so central. Amboise is a charming town to walk and explore. Be sure to include their breakfast. It is fabulous and a great way to start each day!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with beautiful room. Staff was warm and attentive to our questions and requests . Only complaint would be the room was very warm and we had to open the windows because the AC was off for the season.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff girls were most helpful as well as the Owner. Little things were paid attention to. Very beautiful antique rooms with modern bathrooms. Local cookies were left for us . Very close to any restaurant you’d like and Chateau’s as well . Thank you ! I would be back in an instant
Our room
Cookies and coffee
Modern bathroom
Lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly helpful and courteous for the most part. The room was nice. Well decorated but it would have been helpful to have a dresser in there, and enough chairs for the number of people occupying the room. The AC was weak. The sofa in there looked quite dated and was not useful where it was placed. Curious about what the other rooms are like. We would definitely return to this property. Thank you Angel and staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, Richard was friendly and knowledgeable and very helpful. It was nice there was an elevator for our luggage! Walking distance to the Royal Chateau and dining. Had a great meal at Chez Bruno.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was conveniently located to downtown shopping and dining, easy walk from the train station. The staff was incredibly welcoming, kept our luggage while we toured the area before check-in, and served a nice breakfast. Our room was at the top of the hotel, very nice size, perfectly equipped, and comfortable bed. It had a great view of the chateau! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a delightful property and the owners are personable and helpful. There is private off street parking. The location was excellent for walking the city. The continental breakfast was simple, but very nice. The room was spacious, clean, comfortable and quiet. We throughly enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a super charming small hotel (10 rooms) in a quiet area of Amboise yet still just a few blocks from the Palace and other great sites. The staff is OUTSTANDING. Jean Jacques the owner greeted us at check in with an employee named Angel. He recently purchased the hotel and Angel joined his team this week. He obviously cares deeply about the place and makes sure you have everything you need. When he is not there Angel was terrific. She also cared about everything that happens at the hotel. I would give this place the highest rating on any scale. The only place to stay in Amboise.
My wife enjoying a bottle of wine on the back courtyard on her birthday.
A view of the courtyard and the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

The hotel is lovely and the staff superb! It is eclectically decorated - tres Francais! Breakfast was wonderful as well - fresh and delivered to our room by request every day. My only critique is that the front room on the first floor facing the street can get noisy. So either close your window or ask for a garden room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had ticks and spiders and manager said the Americans brought it, rude disgusting people
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Charming. In a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Au Charm Rabelaisein is a lovely boutique hotel centrally located in Amboise. We were able to walk everywhere. The room was spacious and comfortable with a view of the Amboise Castle from our window. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet each day. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The town of Amboise is special and our accommodation here made us feel right at home. We would definitely recommend this as a top place to stay in the Loire Valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très joli et agréable petit hôtel. Parfait pour visiter les châteaux de la région.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Personnel accueillant mais chambre décevante, en fond de cour, carrelages de la salle de bains peu propres au sol, traces de moisissures sur les joints de la douche et plinthes cassées par endroits. Insuffisant pour un 4 étoiles..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025