Name: Hotellerie Saint Yves
Address: 1 Rue Saint Eman Entree Par Rue Des Acacias, Chartres, FR

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Calvin

Property fantastic and situated a few minutes from cathedral. Unfortunately, hotel rooms do not have any air conditioning and the ancient and noisy click, click from the swing function of the fan really didn’t provide much relief. We did have to request the fan from the reception as they are not generally provided and had to be dug out from a cupboard in reception. This incidentally occurred on one of the hottest days of the year (perhaps ever!!) which meant we had a very uncomfortable night.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Joseph Michael

This is a peaceful, wonderful place to stay. While experiencing one of the greatest buildings on Earth, this hotel can only add to and keep in you in tune with the experience. It’s not luxury but it was perfect for my purposes.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Doreen

Spotlessly clean and very pleasant employees.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Rita

The property is located just behind or next to the cathedral with a parking lot which I didn’t need but was convenient for those who did. The staff is helpful and friendly. The rooms are simple, spotless and cozy. Breakfast is buffet with simple, nutritious and fresh offerings. The coffee? Terrific!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Richard

Love this place

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

Jose

Old world charm just footsteps away from the cathedral. The breakfast was worth purchase. The room had everything we needed with a beautiful view of the village below. We would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jun 2025

James

It was impossible to drive to the hotel without special instructions, which we received only after having parked some distance away and walking with our luggage to check in. After I received the special instructions and retrieved my car from the public parking lot it took a long time to get to the hotel since road construction and detours blocked the route recommended by Google maps, which I was using to navigate.

The desk clerk was away from the desk for 30 minutes or more in the morning when I was waiting to pay for breakfast and check out.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Apr 2025

Ian

Hotel was fine and great location but poor info regarding car park access

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2025

Tom

Obviously pretty basic, but super clean, safe and incredible location. Really excellent value for money. Would stay again without hesitation.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2024

Heather

Location, location, location

This hotel is in an old priory near the summit of the hill with the magnificent Chartres Cathedral. Desk was helpful with parking info, and how to exit the restricted area before dawn, so we didn't have to tackle the steep hill after the snow started.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

12 May 2024

Gertrude

Good for groups, but less so for couples.

This place is, I think, best described as a hostel for older folk. It seems to seek to preserve the rigours of its previous lives as a nunnery and seminary. My husband and I, after a rigorous pilgrimage à pied from Maintenon, were greeted by a cool but not rude greeting by the receptionist. We next went to our room on the third floor (there IS an ascenseur that was working!) and crept our way along an unlit corridor - eventually our key-card worked at our assigned room, and later we discovered some light switches. This feature, along with the shampoo dispensary accords this place a high eco-score! The room itself offered the austerities of one pillow each, and a window without a curtain, which would have let in plenty of light to rouse a reluctant nun or seminarian craving a bit more sleep. The shower was easy to use and had good pressure, but was slippery and spilled out over the floor. Beware all ye oldsters with fragile limbs! The neighbourhood was mainly quiet, but I was awoken by the “cloches” of the present age - ambulance sirens echoing over the valley that spreads out widely below the hôtelerie. Allof these discomforts would have been supportable if it had not been for the absence of WIFI outside of the 8am to 8pm corridor when we rigorous pelerins were not in our room. This was a rigour we, as a couple travelling without a leader, were not prepared to endure, and whichwe regarded as an ungenerous economy on the part of whoever now runs this place.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2024

DENNIS

No parking, struggled to find the hotel, and it is all
rather “Spartan” (basic).

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2023

Raymond F

Amazing location, very attentive staff. Destination in its own right. Loved our stay there.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2023

Ian

Very helpful and friendly staff. Great location. Nice bed, very comfortable

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2023

Verified traveler

Very convenient for the cathedral

The hotel itself is lovely and very conveniently placed to visit the cathedral. However there are so many one way, very narrow streets, it's very difficult to find the hotel parking. You have to drive through a road bollard & get it lowered by pressing a button to ask. Nowhere is that mentioned & it definitely should be!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2023

RUTH

Convenient hotel

Small but comfortable room. Very convenient for cathedral, restaurants and shops.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2023

anthony

Chartres - a great short stay break

Great place but an absolute nightmare to find it. Why can't the hotel provide a close up map showing how to get ther once in Chartres. Other than that a great stay especially being in the old part of Chartres

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Apr 2023

Peggy

It was basically okay. There was some mold in the bathroom but there were obvious attempts to clean it. Step up from the hall to the room, steps up to the bathroom. View of nothing with weedy flower pots strewn about. One key to room which must be used to lock the door from the inside.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2022

Verified traveler

Nice, quiet and no nonsense!

We loved our stay, it is very close to the cathedral and clean and comfortable. Be sure to get very clear driving directions BEFORE you get to town. This is a tricky location. Fortunately, a terrific person at the reception desk talked us in!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2021

Meighan Woods

The location and beauty/history of the property are the reasons to stay here. Driving to it is a bit of an adventure and be sure to look for the directions on their website. Very friendly staff. Spare but comfortable room and lovely views.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

This historic building holds simple, clean and comfortable rooms right next to Chartres Cathedral

4/10

Poor

10 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

The location is great but otherwise this is a dormitory style facility for the price of a 3-star hotel. The wifi doesn't work in some rooms. We had to ask for soap. There was never any soap for the sink. And they have a potentially serious safety problem. Their hallway and exit stairwell lights are on a timer and you have to be able to find the ON switches in the dark. Staff are nice but they don't have a service orientation.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2019

Louise

Lost in medieval Chartres

I loved the former priory, but it took me 45 minutes of driving around to find it because a road was blocked off. The night porter was very helpful, but if I didn't speak French I'd never have found the place.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Very good value, nice location and breakfast. Would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2019

PCG

Great location

The outstanding features of the hotel are its location (250 yards from the cathedral and less to some good restaurants) and its car parking.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2019

Steve

The views from our room on the second floor were gorgeous. The breakfast (9€?) was very nice. And the interior of the Chartres cathedral is spectacular.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2019

Ron

Hotellerie saint Yves Chartres France review

First be aware the rooms are very small. That’s was fine for me; but very small. Bed was comfortable. Also I was there during the recent heat wave, no air conditioning. Room stayed hot all night. If you are going to drive to the hotel, make sure you have GPS; otherwise very frustrating. Also be aware, hotel front desk closes between 12 noon - 2pm so no one is available to let you into the hotel parking lot. . Same situation after 8pm. However; once you check in, you’re giving a card that drops the security barrier to let you into the hotel parking lot.
The great news is it is extremely close to the Cathedral. The breakfast cost 10 euros and was fabulous and worth the cost!!

Bottom line; if you can check in after 3pm and before 8pm, if the weather isn’t very hot and are ok with a very clean but small room, I highly recommend it! If I go back to Chartres, I’m staying there!

Another note, the area surrounding the Cathedral has very good restaurants and USA comfortable also.

Note, if you are going to walk the Cathedral labyrinth; as of present, it is only available to walk on Fridays between 10am-5pm. I meet a few people on Saturday who missed the walking the labyrinth experience.

Finally; there is an unsecure place to hold your luggage before & after checking in & out.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2019

Brian

Location is amazing

Location is amazing, half block away from the cathedral. Hotel is a former monestary, so rooms are bare but clean & functional. Perfect for a short stay. Staff is very friendly and helpful, breakfast buffet was satisfactory, walking distance from many restaurants. We were really glad we found this hotel. It was a much different experience from the usual.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2019

Verified traveler

Bring your own soap, no airconditioning in room and the heat was very good for a very cold May, the additional cost for the breakfast: hard boiled egg, limited cold cuts, bread, coffee was not worth it find a restaurant that serves crepes. The elevator was slower than taking the stairs. Beds were good and the view from this top of hill location was the best. Parking (bring skinny cars exit from one door only) is limited to about 25 cars (there are 50 rooms so more walk than drive), there were a few open spaces early in all 3 mornings,

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

03 May 2019

Verified traveler

Before coming to this hotel please prepare your way. We were wondering around the hotel for 1 hour after Waze and Google maps failed to lead us. When we arrived we found out that the check in time is until 8PM and no one available in the hotel and no one is answering the telephone. We had to look for other hotel

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent location. Spartan but comfortable. Exceptionally clean. Excellent front desk person.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2019

Julie

Fantastic location, weak WiFi

The location is amazing, the rooms are comfortable, and the staff very friendly and helpful. Plus, you get to drive in the otherwise off-limits downtown and have free parking! The breakfast wasn’t worth the extra money, though, and the internet access was limited to the lobby area.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Location is ideal for visitors to Chartres Cathedral - 1 minute walk.
This is a very bare bones Church run facility.
My single bed, with bath, room was plain, almost like a monk's cell, but immaculately clean and up to date.
Wifi in my room was iffy due to thick stone walls and a weak router signal. Alternative wifi locations were available outside my room.
The included continental breakfast was good.
Highly recommended for the price and location.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2018

Bob

Interesting hostel included an art display. It provides accommodation for groups of people attending conferences. The amazing cathedral is about a hundred yards round the corner.

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2018

Daryl

Great location. Former monastery, thus spare in furnishings. However, well-done. Bathroom smallest I’ve seen, but everything’s included and it was new.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Very near the cathedral and the walking tours. Do not miss Malcolm Miller at noon for his tour.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2018

Brad

Enchanting village , perfect place to stay ! I’m

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2018

Thomas

Stiil the place for me

I have been coming here from time for the last ten or so years. I usually give it the highest marks and wholeheartedly recommend it, even if just for the location and free parking just 50 metres from the cathedral. It seems they've tried improvements recently which haven't bee entirely successful, upgrading showers etc., but the tap in the basin was loose and one light hanging fro the wall.The prices have gone up exacerbated by the exchange rate. But it's still the place for me. A wonderful building especially friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast still good in the wonderful ancient arched room. I hope they get the maintenance issues sorted. Despite these, still go tit's still pretty good value. and definitely unique

Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2018

David

Excellent location, almost next door to the Cathedral

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2018

Verified traveler

An o.k. Hotel and nigh impossible to find. When people book this Hotel you should alert them to the very difficult directions required to get your vehicle to it.
The Hotel breakfast is very good, and quite reasonable.
The rooms are a tight fit!

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2018

Marji

Simple and plain, but comfortable and great location. Great for a few nights stay. Staff were dry friendly and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel right next to Chartres Cathedral

Stayed for 2 nights. Hotel staff very helpful. Elevator to room. Good breakfast on site. Only one plug in room and cramped bathroom. Beautiful view overlooking town.
Highly recommend!

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Unique stay

Venerable old monastery with renovate rooms. Comfortable but not luxurious.

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Great Location, Basic Lodging

Nice place, very quiet in the off season. Best access possible to Chartres Cathedral- while limited amenities in its basic design, we liked it and would stay there again.

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2017

Kathy

Quaint and Quiet

We had a lovely stay. The hotel is close to the cathedral and shopping, but confusing to get to if you’re driving. We recommend a taxi. They will provide a hair dryer if you ask but no lotion or conditioner, and there is no one at the reception during certain midday hours and at night. Our tv didn’t work. receptionist was a big help for us, calling a taxi and giving directions. Very quiet at night with a great view of the city.

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2017

Emily

Wonderful location, good value

Beautiful old hotel, built on the site of a monastery, so close to the city center and Cathedral. Wish we could have stayed longer. Our room was quiet and comfortable, although the pillows were strange and somewhat lumpy. None of the hotels we stayed in provided shampoo or conditioner, so bring your own! The front desk was friendly enough although gave us some incorrect information about when stores open in the morning and she didn't know that a site we wanted to see--La Maison Picassiette--was closed for the winter. Overall, a very nice stay and wonderfully located.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Oct 2017

gene

Close to the cathedral

This is a former seminary. The rooms are simple but fine the bath is updated and good. You pay for convenience quiet and a friendly and helpful staff.
It is difficult to get to because it is in the old city where car access is limited. When you get to the pylon buzz the security and they will lower the pylon so you can enter. I drove by the blocked street at least 4 times before trying the intercom.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2017

John

Ideal for Cathedral

Excellent Location for cathedral visit - needed to access road via bollarded road - permission given immediately when we asked via intercom at bollard - bollard immediately lowered.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2017

John

Nice hotel very close to the cathedral

A basic hotel but only 100 meters from the cathedral and the old town area. Highly recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2017

Ingrid

Quiet and well appointed Hotel,

The hotel is thoroughly convenient for the Cathedral and Labyrinth. Not luxurious but absolutely adequate, and comfortable. DELICIOUS breadkfasts! Charming helpful staff.

6/10

Pleasant

23 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Didn't end up staying there as booked wrong date-no money back offered. Looked like a nice place good location.

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2017

Randy

All You Need

This monastery-turned-hotel is the very definition of minimalist. Small room, tiny bathroom - don't stay here if you exceed 200 lb! On the plus side, a great location literally in the shadow of the spectacular cathedral and bargain-basement room rates. Free Wifi and English-language TV stations. We didn't opt for the $10 breakfast buffet, preferring a light (and inexpensive) start at one of the many cafes in town.
Don't miss the opportunity for a tour of the cathedral with Malcolm Miller, who has been there for over 50 years. He is an absolute treasure!

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Sheets on 3rd bed were of questionable cleanliness, but the after-hours caretaker provided clean sheets upon request. Extremely clean otherwise, and a spacious room for 3 people. Fantastic location - when driving up, you'll reach a roadblock (a short pillar in the middle of the road), but if you push the button and tell the person who answers that you're there for Hotellerie St Yves, they'll drop it and you'll be able to drive directly to the hotel and park in their parking lot.

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2017

Paul

Great value in chartres

We were really happy with this place. The location couldn't have been better and the room was clean and comfy

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Next to cathedral with free parking in pedestrian zone

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2017

Andrew

Central Location; Need to check cleanliness

The hotel was in a nice central location. The staff were friendly and helpful. However there was a disappointment with the shower the following morning of my stay. When I opened the shower stall door, this bad odour just wafted out. I figured it would dissipate in a few minutes, so I started running the shower and immediately it began to back up. A quick look revealed something had been stuffed into the drain, plugging it. I don't know if it can be expected they check the plumbing every time they clean the room. It's more the disrespect of the previous people to stuff something into the drain and cover it, but it did lead to disappointment in the stay. I would try it again though if I am ever back in Chartres. It's a simple affordable hotel, a place to put your luggage while you're out and rest at night.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2017

Christine

Right around the corner from Chartres Cathedral

This lovely former seminary, built in about the 17 century, is right around the corner from the cathedral. The room was quiet, had its own bathroom, and the window looked over the courtyard and to the spires of nearby buildings, including the cathedral. The buffet breakfast was quite filling, and the staff were helpful.

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2017

Verified traveler

Wonderful position next to the cathedral.

Facilities in the hotel are very basic but this is reflected in the price. The rooms were spotless and comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel is in an almost perfect position: just behind the cathedral.

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2017

Diane

Excellent!

I loved every aspect of my stay there just regretted it wasn't longer!

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2017

Jeffrey

location location, and a good value

This is a converted monastery in the old city very close to the cathedral. The location can't be beat and is very quiet. It isn't luxury, but completely serviceable with everything you need and a friendly staff. A good value, and did I say the location can't be beat?
If driving, it is tricky to find, but if you have a GPS, put in the address, and when you reach it, watch for signs to the hotel (which will be around the corner and up a very narrow street, then through a gate at a tight corner). There is free parking if space permits.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2016

Felicity Gay

A Most Enjoyable One Night Stay in Chartres

We were travelling from the south of France to Paris and we wanted to drop off our rental car somewhere close to Paris to avoid driving there. Chartres was ideal, the city with its world famous cathedral and its narrow streets was a great attraction. The light show in the evening was a bonus as we had not heard about this.

The hotel is somewhat utilitarian however the room was clean, the desk personnel friendly and the location superb.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

Awesome

From the moment we checked in staff were awesome. Breakfast and afternoon tea were delicious.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

Good location for exploring Chartres.

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8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2015

Verified traveler

Superb location and free parking if you can navigate the restricted road around cathedral.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2015

Warren

Great stay

The accommodations are simple but very clean and had everything we needed. Great part of town for walking to everything. The wifi connection was outstanding!

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2015

yogesh

Small hotel close to the cathedral

great small hotel close to the cathedral..clean rooms, comfortable beds, workable bathrooms..great for the price paid..buffet breakfast was also decent..staff at the reception was courteous and suggested a great restaurant for dinner as well as other sights in the area..would certainly return if in the region

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Oct 2015

Joseph

Almost impossible to find, even with gps; multiple one-way streets and traffic obstacles. Be prepared to spend a lot of time and frustration getting there. Otherwise the hotel was comfortable, reasonable, and well situated, just around the corner from the cathedral.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2015

Keith

Location is key!

Locating the hotellerie was difficult and once found, we appreciated the 'cloistered' nature of the property. Proximity to the cathedral was outstanding and our view overlooking the town was lovely. It is a budget-level hotellerie.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Met expectations

Wild stay again. Hard to drive to. Great location. It is not the Hilton, but a nice Europian hotel at a reasonable price. Staff spoke English

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2015

susanne

Chatrs is fantastic, especially the illuminations

two nights in Chartres with my husband. Had to book a twin room (which are cheap and cheerful with plastic toilet / shower cubical in the corner) because was full. However when we arrived we found we were in their larger room (double and single bed with proper bath in bathroom attached) for the same price as they had over booked.Thank you! Much more comfortable and for a middle aged couple, much better.
THE BEST place to stay in Chartres unless you can get a B and B on the square as literally just round the back of the cathedral. Good parking. Best approach via Rue Des Acacias from the front of the cathedral. If you put the road it's on in your sat nav it will take up and down one way medieval streets!
Just say \"St Yves\" at the intercom at the eclectic bollard ad put it down for you. No trouble

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2015

Ken

Great location, close to cathedral

Room was simple but clean, quiet, and comfortable. Staff was very pleasant and helpful. Great value.

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2015

murray

Superb location. Room not made up on arrival at 1700, but excellent receptionist at once allocated another room. No heating so went to bed at 2100. No TV - no loss. Very pleasant hotel .

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Convenient for Cathedral / old city

Hotel had no record of our booking. Thankfully we had printed confirmation from Expedia and they gave us a room. Hotel is more of a hostel and is at best 'functional'.

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2015

Rebecca

Nice as long as you arrive before lock down!

Lovely hotel in historic building with friendly staff. However breakfast wasn't anything special and we weren't given advance warning that reception is closed after 5pm. We had a panic trying to check in at 10pm and had to ask a guest who happened to pass for an emergency contact number as the hotel was completely locked up.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2015

Nancy

Nice, affordable, simple rooms.

I spent two nights here and was very comfortable. The only complaint I have about my visit is it was extremely difficult to find the hotel. It took two nice French people to get me there! Better signage or directions would be helpful. I take heart that it wasn't just me, as I remember reading other reviews with similar comments. Once I was there I could relax and not get in the car again until it was time to leave. I loved being right next to the cathedral and in the heart of the old town.

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2015

Dan

No frills hotel in Chartres. About 100 yard walk to the back of the cathedral, so you a great location. Breakfast was adequate. Covers on the beds were a little soiled, but everything else seemed clean. The view was great. It is hard to find because of one-way streets, but there is free parking, which was helpful. Would definitely go back to this hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2015

Phillip

Good Location (When you find it)

Very hard to find. Room had 3 chairs; no desk. Bathroom prefab unit was barely adequate. Shower not adequate.
Would stay there again , I think. Staff was great.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2014

s jones

next to the cathedral

fabulous place. simple but good rooms. bed very comfortable. lifts to all floors but step up into bathroom as shower was a plastic pod. But worked ok. had to check out at 10 abit early for my 81 yr old step mother!

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2014

John

Great location, bags of character.

Stayed one night in single rooms which were a little spartan bearing more than a passing resemblence to monks cells - but that was all part of the experience. Fantastic location a stone's throw from the cathedral.

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2014

James

Wonderful building

A really beautiful building right in the heart of Chartres by the Cathedral. Staff we saw spoke good English.

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2014

RTA

Stay was wonderful and receiving staff excellent.

Breakfast was great, economical, and convenient.
The receptionist was excellent. She was certainly knowledgeable and truly helpful.
Delightful stay and will surely recommend it to friends.

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2014

alison

Character

Lovely old building, well renovated. Good facilities, helpful staff and value for money

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2014

Ellie

Simple, reasonably-priced hotel by cathedral

The excitement with this hotel was finding it. We arrived at 9 pm, which is after the front desk clerk leaves. We called ahead and made arrangements for the porter to give us the key. The tricky part was that the hotel is right next to Chartres Cathedral and it is in a pedestrian-only area. You drive up to a barrier and speak into an intercom that goes to the local police station. You tell them you are staying at the Hotellerie St. Yves and they lower the barrier for you. Go to the right of the cathedral and behind it. There is an alleyway back there with a sign indicating no entry. You can drive back there anyway and it takes you to the hotel's parking lot. The porter was very nice and although there was a bit of a French/English language barrier, we communicated adequately. The room was simple and very clean - rather like a college dorm room (except for the clean part). The bathroom was small, like you would find in a cruise ship cabin. But the price was excellent and being right next to the cathedral was very handy for seeing the light show. I highly recommend it.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2014

Wade

Location location location!!

Really enjoyed our stay. The place is a little old, a little run down, and the rooms are small. But that is more than made up for by the value, the cleanliness, and the location!! You are literally less than a stone's throw away from the cathedral, it can't be more than a 100 yard walk to the entrance.

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2014

RPu

City center hotel

Nice hotel close to the most interesting places to visit. Might be hard to find even with navigator due to ongoing constructions. Hotel personnel will give help via phone.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2014

Verified traveler

Nice hotel in a real charming castle

This cute hotel is located at the north side of the Cathedral of Chartres, which is 3 minutes walk to the Cathedral. It is quiet and clean. We arrive there at 6:30. After chech-in and dinner, we have a nice walk around the Cathedral. From our room, we can overlook the streets outside. We even found a mini labyrinth at its backyard below our window. The staff are very informative and lovely with warm welcome.

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2014

Michael

Interesting location, converted monks cells to hotel rooms, strangely without other character. The hotel needs to advise potential guests the hotel is within a traffic regulated zone, and to enter this requires phoning the police at the barrier to ask entrance to go to hotel.

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2014

grahamb

beautiful

the hotel is very simply furnished but a beautiful comfortable stay and so near to the cathedral

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2014

Tom

A Hidden Gem

This is a remarkable hotel almost next door to the Cathedral. Given that it was originally a religious house it has the air of calm and peace not normally found in a town-centre hotel. The rooms reflect the simplicity of the building with simple furnishings, but comfortable beds (additional blankets) and good heating. The modern en-suite, while a little small, provides the usual standard of comfort expected. This hotel is amazing, different and definately recommended.

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2014

Anne and Richard

Amazing location

Interesting drive - GPS essential. Talk to the post at the bollard to gain access to the pedestrian precinct. Wonderful building just below the cathedral. Brilliant views (fog permitting) and a very short walk for restaurants, sights etc. Will go again when in the area.

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2013

Jaco van Delft

great location

very good place to stay when visiting the cathedral

6/10

Pleasant

24 Nov 2013

Verified traveler

One night stay while traversing France.

Hotel quite difficult to locate due to one way systems in Chartres center. We actually parked up and ask two elderly ladies, who walked us to the Hotel. The lovely and very efficient receptionist the gave us a map to follow without which I think I could still be there! Hotel was lovely and exuded a feel of quiet and calm, but the room layout was a little like a dormitory.. The wi fi was good but you had to watch at least 30 seconds of adverts every time you logged in.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2013

Cookie

Great location

We have stayed here about 3 times before and this time was as good as previously. The rooms are basic but very clean, a more comfortable bed would be good, but for the money, I cannot complain. And for the extra the breakfast is well above average for France.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2013

Verified traveler

Nice Accommodation in the Shadow of Chartres

Highly recommended.

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2013

Verified traveler

Great location near the cThedral

This is a great location. So lose to the cathedral. Room was more than adequate. Staff friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2013

Keith C

Close to the cathedral

The rooms are simple and fairly basic, but the position is superb, right in the heart of town but peaceful as well. The breakfast (extra cost) was fine and the staff friendly and helpful. The receptionist told us about the son et lumiere show around the town which is a definite must see.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2013

Johnny

very good location near Cathedral

It is very difficult to find unless you have a Sat Nav. The turning into it from a very narrow street is almost an operation of war!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2013

Susan

Great cheap hotel right next to the cathedral

This is a great value, basic hotel right by the cathedral, with free parking. We had no problems finding the hotel, or getting through the pedestrian control area. Our triple room had 3 single, comfortable beds and was very clean. The shower room does look like it belongs in a campervan or boat, but it was clean and everything worked, and what more could you ask at such a low price. The staff spoke good english and were keen to help out with information on things to do in Chartres. There are plenty of places to eat near the cathedral, and the light show on the face of the cathedral at night is a must.

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2013

Verified traveler

Esential

For somebody who don't need the luxury, this place is really practical (wi-fi, parking place, cute room), and is only two steps from the chatedral.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2013

MA

STAY NEXT TO THE CATHEDRAL

Very pleasant reception. Extremely convenient to visiting the cathedral. Excellent breakfast. Great value.