Hôtel Le Blason
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
It is worth booking if you want to walk to the centre and the castle for well under the town's median price. Skip it if you need a roomy room, because many guests report cramped quarters and low ceilings.
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Hôtel Le Blason is our Budget pick for Amboise. It suits couples and short-break visitors who will spend their days out and want a central bed and a good breakfast. Guests score it 8.2 out of 10 from 1,997 reviews, a large base that makes the score dependable.
It is a 2-star hotel. The property lists family rooms, free Wi-Fi, a terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Breakfast types listed are Continental and Buffet. Air conditioning appears in the listing tags but not in the facility list, so confirm it if you travel in warm weather.
Skip it if space matters. Some rooms are spacious, but many guests describe them as cramped, with low ceilings.
Location and getting around
The address is 11 Place Richelieu. Guests say the town centre, the castle and restaurants are a short walk away, with parking nearby. The location score is 9.5.
The only sight in our distance data is Valmer Castle, about 9 km away and roughly 113 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so plan on a car, public transport or a taxi for it. Note that the nearby parking guests mention is not listed as a hotel facility, so ask about it.
What guests say
Location is the top theme: central, walkable, close to the castle and to places to eat. Breakfast is next, described as varied and plentiful, with fresh eggs and croissants.
Room size is the main complaint. Some guests find their room spacious, while many report cramped quarters and low ceilings. If you are tall or travel with a lot of luggage, ask for a larger room when you book.
Price and how it compares with our other Amboise picks
The reference price was €95.80 per night, about €192 for two nights. That is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November) for 2 adults in one room, not a live quote. It was 44% below the sample median of €171.85. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Le Clos d'Amboise, has 4 stars and scored 9.0 at €182.10 per night. Our Luxury pick, Relais d'Amboise - The Leading Hotels of the World, has 5 stars and scored 8.8 at €246.28 per night. Le Blason costs roughly half the Best Value price. The trade is smaller rooms and a lower score.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 6 eligible hotels in Amboise. Le Blason came joint 5th of 6 on guest score, so it is not the top-rated choice. It earned the Budget slot because it had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice was set aside, combined with a central location and nearly 2,000 reviews.
Before you book
Ask for room size and ceiling height, given the complaints. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate. Confirm air conditioning and where to park, since neither is listed as a facility. Noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed, so read recent reviews and the cancellation rules before paying.
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Can I walk from Hôtel Le Blason to the Amboise castle?
Guests say the castle, the town centre and restaurants are a short walk away. We do not have an exact distance, so check a map.
Are the rooms at Hôtel Le Blason small?
Some are spacious, but many guests report cramped rooms and low ceilings. Ask for a larger room when you book.
Is there parking?
Guests mention parking nearby, but parking is not listed as a hotel facility. Ask the hotel where to park and whether there is a cost.
How far is Valmer Castle?
About 9 km, roughly 113 minutes on foot. That is far, so you will need a car, public transport or a taxi.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €95.80 per night. Check today's price for your dates.