Château de Marçay

Worth going out of the way for the food, wine, and comfort.

Friendly and attentive staff - couldn't be more helpful. Excellent restaurant. Amazing room with a separate bedroom in the turret. Shame the pool wasn't available but probably too early in the season.

My second time at Château de Marçay after the first one almost 20 years ago. It's still lovely, with beautiful property right next to the tiny town of Marçay, just outside of Chinon in the Loire. Staff is excellent and helpful, the setting serene, the rooms lovely, and the views fantastic. The only thing that was odd was the lack of shower in the room. Whilst the hand-held spray head more-or-less worked, it was awkward for those preferring to have a shower as opposed to take a bath.

Stayed at Chateau de Marcay for one night, would have liked to have stayed for longer as the facilities and restaurant were wonderful. We had the most fabulous evening meal , the list wine was very extensive but the staff very friendly and happy to offer advice. Will definitely go back

A truly amazing experience. The hotel and room itself were fantastic, we stayed in the château. The grounds themselves are beautiful with many activities for all the indulge in. Dinner was out of this world and possibly one of the best meals we have had in France. Each member of staff were very attentive and extremely welcoming. We would recommend this to all Thank you to all members of staff at Château de Marcay, we will hopefully return soon

The hotel is set in a pleasant, albeit remote location and has overall good facilities and grounds. The building is a partly modernized chateau. However, renovations were some time ago and the rooms and common areas are looking worn and dated. Our bedroom and bathroom were both large and the bed was very comfortable. Furnishings were very sparse considering the size of room. There is no A/C in the old part of the hotel nor in the chateau bedrooms. We were very fortunate to visit during bad weather otherwise the bedroom and dining room would have been like a furnace. The dining room serves good food from set menus and a small a la carte menu. Wine selection is also good. We were disappointed that the maitre d' would not allow substitutions between set menus which is now the norm in similar hotels and restaurants. We ate in the dining room two of three nights and enjoyed the food but not the stifling heat. We chose to eat somewhere more comfortable our last night. Breakfast was not included in the room rate and was an astonishing euros 48.00 for two people for a very typical French breakfast. We have no plans to return.

An amazing place and great location, romantic and relaxing,the room was big and very comfortable,excellent restaurant and great food, excellent service and courtesy, highly recommended to everyone who visits this area. The only drawback from my point is no air-conditioned rooms and in the warmer months may be a problem.

The chateau was a delight with friendly staff and very professional restaurant service. Everyone from the Maitre d' to the waiters knew their stuff and were very helpful. The Somellier in particular was very knowledgeable about local wines, his recommendations are well worth listening to. The whole experience was a pleasure.

Stayed with my girlfriend in the annex of the hotel. The Chateau is beautiful and the service received during my 4 night stay was absolutely top notch. Stephanie and her staff certainly know how to treat their guests well. Large room with plenty of character and a terrace with the most wonderful view of the countryside. Good quality WiFi. Excellent dinner at a very reasonable price for the quality of food dished up with Michelin star service. I would happily stay again in the not too distant future.

Chateau de Marcay is an absolutely gorgeous place to stay as a base to travel around to the vineyards, castles and other sites in the Loire Valley. The building and grounds are incredibly picturesque and luxurious, with nice pool, tennis courts, outdoor patio, gardens, etc.