The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Centre and Loire Valley

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Centre and Loire Valley

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Visiting Centre and Loire Valley for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Centre and Loire Valley, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Centre and Loire Valley based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Centre and Loire Valley for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Centre and Loire Valley before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Centre and Loire Valley for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Centre and Loire Valley for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Le Clos d'Amboise

Amboise, France
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $238 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Centre and Loire Valley
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 27 Rue Rabelais, Le Clos d'Amboise has great rooms from $238 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 58.5 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love child care, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, a child pool, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Domaine des Hauts de Loire

Onzain, France
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $847 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Domaine des Hauts de Loire which has nice rooms starting at $847. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Route de Herbault. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, outdoor tennis, hiking, child care, and a free breakfast which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 43.2 km from the city center. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Hotel Le Choiseul

Amboise, France
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Hotel Le Choiseul to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $156. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 36 Quai Charles Guinot. You'll also find laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, cooking classes, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 58 km from the center of town. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Chateau De Noizay

Noizay, France
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $242 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Centre and Loire Valley
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $242, Chateau De Noizay, at Promenade de Waulsort provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, outdoor tennis, and child care. Its terrific guest rating is 9.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and a multi-lingual staff. It's located just 65.1 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Luxury


Chateau D'artigny

Montbazon, France
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $188 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip

Chateau D'artigny has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and child care. The great rooms here start at $188 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 92 Rue de Monts. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, cooking classes, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 83.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


L'ecu de Bretagne

Beaugency, France
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $107 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Centre and Loire Valley
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of L'ecu de Bretagne is 8.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $107, and it's located at Place du Martroi. We also love the pet-friendly rooms, free parking, bicycle rental, fishing, and family rooms which are great for visitors. And since it's just 32.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Hotel Oceania L'Univers Tours

Tours, France
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Hotel Oceania L'Univers Tours because it has great rooms that start at $135. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 5 Boulevard Heurteloup. Only 80.6 km from the city center, travelers will especially love city views, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and an indoor pool at this convenient hotel. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Chateau de Chissay

Chissay-en-Touraine, France
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Centre and Loire Valley
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Chateau de Chissay offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $143 (before taxes). It's located at 1 and 3 Place Paul Boncour and has earned a guest rating of 9.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and free parking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 50 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Luxury


Chateau Belmont Tours by The Crest Collection

Tours, France
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at 57 Rue Groison, Chateau Belmont Tours by The Crest Collection has great rooms from $153 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 80.7 km from the center of town. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Moulin De Francueil

Francueil, France
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $220 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Moulin De Francueil which has nice rooms starting at $220. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, breakfast, hiking, and a free breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 28 Rue Du Moulin Neuf. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers city views, free parking, horse riding, bicycle rental, and fishing. It's located just 54.6 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool
  • Luxury


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Amboise, Orléans, and Bourges.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Centre and Loire Valley?

Centre and Loire Valley Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$128

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Centre and Loire Valley. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Centre and Loire Valley based on data from 157 hotels is an affordable $128. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Centre and Loire Valley.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $188
  • 4-star hotels: $184
  • 3-star hotels: $128
  • 2-star hotels: $87


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