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Château De Pray

Rue du Cèdre, Amboise, 37530

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Historic Castle Setting

    Immerse yourself in the charm of a stay at the Château de Pray, a historic castle near Amboise.

  • Fine Dining and Scenic Garden

    Indulge in exquisite meals at the renowned hotel restaurant and unwind in the tranquil garden.

  • Luxurious Amenities and Outdoor Pool

    Experience comfort in uniquely decorated rooms with modern conveniences and enjoy a refreshing swim in the splendid outdoor pool.

Escape to the Château de Pray for a perfect blend of history, luxury, and relaxation. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Beautiful location

  • Friendly staff

  • Historic building

At the hotel

Popular amenities

74 listed
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
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Pools & wellness

  • Fence around pool
  • Heated pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Pool bar
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Cycling
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Street parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pets allowed
  • Private check-in/check-out

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Horse riding
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

220 reviews
9/ 10
נהננו מאוד, אהבנו את המקום, העיצוב והאווירה, נהננו מאוד מהבריכה וארוחת הבוקר, הינו בחדר משפחתי שהיה נהדר, הקומת הגלריה לא היה מזגן רק בחדר עצמו. בהחלט נחזור במידה ונגיע לאזור
Addie · family with children · 2026-09-16

The guest experience

9.1out of 10
220 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Beautiful location
  • Friendly staff
  • Historic building

Worth knowing — Limited food service options · Tired decor in some areas

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.8

    Staff were friendly and accommodating, with specific compliments for Pierre.

  • Location9.3

    Charming location with beautiful views, although not very central.

  • Amenities9.3

    Great pool and historic charm, but restrictive food service options.

  • Overall Experience9.3

    An unforgettable stay with charm and tranquility, despite minor service issues.

  • Room Quality9.3

    Room was modernized and comfortable, with an upgrade provided.

  • Cleanliness8.8

    Room was spotless, but cleaning staff left materials out in the hallways.

  • Food and Beverage8.8

    Breakfast was tasty, but limited options for dining at the hotel.

  • Value for Money8.3

    Could be better, as some decor appeared tired for high pricing.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Remarkably consistent

89% of 9 recent stays rated 8+

9.1220 reviews
  • נהננו מאוד, נשמח לחזור במידה ונגיע לאיזור

    9/10

    Addie · family with children · 2026-09-16

    “נהננו מאוד, אהבנו את המקום, העיצוב והאווירה, נהננו מאוד מהבריכה וארוחת הבוקר, הינו בחדר משפחתי שהיה נהדר, הקומת הגלריה לא היה מזגן רק בחדר עצמו. בהחלט נחזור במידה ונגיע לאזור”

  • Just lovely

    9/10

    Franc · couple · 2026-09-03

    “Breakfast was very good. Service was nice. Only the restaurant was closed which was a pity”

  • I give this property, my highest commendations!

    10/10

    Brad · family with children · 2026-06-14

    “An absolutely gorgeous, château, full of period flavor, set in a beautiful gardens with a lovely swimming pool. Very convenient to Amboise, a beautiful town in its own right and well worth visiting, centrally located to other outstanding locations. I just wish we could stay more than one night, but we were expected in Paris the next day. Be sure not to miss the excellent breakfast in a gorgeous dining room.”

  • ambiente romantico in una località circondata da storia e cultura

    9/10

    Paolo · couple · 2026-06-05

    “Piccolo castello distante solo pochi kilometri da Amboise..personale molto gentile e disponibile , camera e servizio ineccepibili..peccato essere rimasti solo un giorno..”

  • Enttäuschendes Erlebnis trotz traumhafter Lage

    7/10

    Denisse · couple · 2026-04-08

    “Hotel: Château de Pray Bewertung: 7/10 Bewertungstext: Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt im Château de Pray anlässlich unseres 25. Hochzeitstags gebucht und uns auf ein besonderes Erlebnis gefreut. Die Lage des Hotels ist tatsächlich wunderschön – sehr ruhig, mit einem idyllischen Garten und Tieren, die eine tolle Atmosphäre schaffen. Leider konnte das Gesamtpaket unsere Erwartungen nicht erfüllen. Besonders enttäuschend war, dass das hoteleigene Restaurant geschlossen war. Gerade bei einem Preis von knapp 400 € pro Nacht und der abgelegenen Lage hätten wir erwartet, dass dies klar und deutlich kommuniziert wird. Laut Personal stand dies wohl in den E-Mails, jedoch nicht ausreichend hervorgehoben. Der Empfang war eher kühl und wenig serviceorientiert. Uns wurden lediglich Listen mit Restaurants überreicht, ohne konkrete Empfehlungen oder Hinweise, welche tatsächlich geöffnet sind. Auch die Organisation im Hotel ließ zu wünschen übrig: Bereits um 7 Uhr morgens entstand durch Arbeiten im Außenbereich erheblicher Lärm. Zudem standen schon um 9 Uhr frische Handtücher auf den Fluren, was den Eindruck vermittelte, dass Gäste möglichst früh abreisen sollen – obwohl Checkout erst um 11 Uhr ist. Das Frühstück war qualitativ in Ordnung, jedoch sehr eingeschränkt in der Auswahl. Für ein Hotel dieser Kategorie hätten wir deutlich mehr Vielfalt erwartet. Besonders negativ fiel das Verhalten einer Mitarbeiterin im Frühstücksraum auf, die eher unfreundlich und wenig hilfsbereit wirkte. Beim Checkout wurde unser Feedback zwar zur Kenntnis genommen, jedoch ohne echte Entschuldigung oder spürbare Reaktion. Fazit: Wunderschöne Lage und schöne Anlage, aber deutliche Schwächen im Service, in der Kommunikation und im Gesamtangebot. Für den Preis haben wir deutlich mehr erwartet.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    françois · solo traveller · 2026-03-08

    “diner gastronomique (à prix gastronomique évidemment)”

  • Excelente lugar. Histórico distinto. Muy lindo

    10/10

    Alejandro · solo traveller · 2026-01-26

    “Es un lugar especial con historia.”

  • Local limpo, com acomodações modernizadas e atendentes simpaticos.

    8/10

    Marcelo · family with children · 2026-01-19

    “O fato de estar em um castelo muito antigo torna possível imaginar o local como seria no século X. Apesar de não ser um castelo com muito requinte, apenas uma casa (um castelo para a época) muito grande com boa visualização da região, foi possível imaginar como se vivia naquele tempo. Apesar de não ser muito central, o hotel possui um charme muito especial e vale a hospedagem, principalmente se houver facilidade de deslocamento para a cidade (carro por exemplo).”

  • Fabulous classic chateau experience

    10/10

    Samantha · couple · 2025-12-17

    “Return visit”

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