The Originals Boutique, Hôtel Le George, Loches

This is a very attractive place to stay. The building and the surroundings are beautiful; the rooms are very pleasant; the staff are helpful; breakfast was good and prices are reasonable.

This was our third and we have both agreed final trip to the Hotel George Sand. A hotel which we had always found to be a good stay over between the north coast and our house in the Midi. What previously had been enjoyable quirks with this hotel became a real pain on this trip. There was a feeling that something had changed since our last visit in late April and the heart of the hotel and the team who ran it and the attached restaurant was missing. The whole stay was a catalogue of minor and Major mishaps, including being told the lift was not working and carrying bags up a narrow spiral stone staircase two flights, when it was, a shower cubicle which like many in older French hotels, requires you to be a contortionist to enter. Others though do not collapse upon you when you are in them and then jam open for the next occupant. The evening restaurant service was rushed and they were clearly training a new member of staff who was then left alone to attend to us, lack of team work. This then led to a mix up on our order, However the thing which really riled us both was the breakfast or should I say the lack of it, we were asked at what time we wanted breakfast and this was agreed at 8:00, we had also said that we would move our dinner booking not to clash with a large group. So at 8;00 we arrived to the breakfast room, tables unlaid, no coffee or tea, limited buffet of dried fruit and yoghurt and nothing else. Except for every single member of the large group. .

The hotel is a few minutes walk from the old town so excellent location. Parking is behind and free but first in basis (we didn’t have an issue but it’s off season). All the staff we met were very helpful and friendly, noting some don’t speak English ( but that’s half the fun!). Downstairs is the dining area for breakfast which is a typical French buffet. The restaurant also serves lunch and dinner. We had dinner once night and it was lovely. Our room had a comfortable bed, small table and chairs, coffee and water. A small cupboard for clothes and a good size en-suite. This is an old building so don’t expect mod cons. The stairs are very narrow, there is a lift but it’s really more for luggage, and floorboards squeak, things are old. That’s part of the charm.

Very well restored, only thing I’m missing was there is no airconditioning, it gets hot in your bedroom.

WE arrived after a 7 hr drive north through France , to a good welcome . We were in room 103 , which is the special disabled room which we would recommend if possible as it is was huge . The bathroom alone was bigger than the room we stayed in last time. The bed was extremely comfortable and the hotel is quiet with an excellent restaurant. We are already going to book for our next return to the UK in October

Fantastic hotel in beautiful location. Situated within medieval streets with a small stream running at the back of the hotel.

Lovely gem of a hotel with a good restaurant attached a perfect stop over on our way through France from the south to the Normandy channel ports. Situated n the pretty town of Loches which is good for a wander around the fantastic streets.

Loches is a lovely chateau town and the hotel is really lovely with an interesting literary history with George Sand being friend of Hugo and lover of Chopin

Charming old style hotel in a cool city. Plentiful free parking right around the corner. A typical French hotel-no elevator, small room, miniscule shower but a fine place for a night to check out Loches. Friendly reception

Lovely old building with loads of character. Bedroom clean and comfortable. However, door lock proved very difficult to open ( it transpired later that the door had dropped and the bolt was binding on the keep) When we tried to use the toilet/wash basin there was no water. It transpired that this was the case throughout the building, however we were not warned of this when we arrived at reception to check in. In their defence it was explained when we went down to check, and did come on about 40 minutes later. We were also unlucky that the two men in the adjoining room were very noisy and kept us awake until 12. 50. So one must assume poor soundproofing. Very good dinner in the restaurant terrace overlooking the river though limited choice as the 28 Euro menu was ‘off’. Breakfast good Overall lovely location but some attention to detail required.

Quaint hotel in lovely environment perched beside the river. Parking nearby and walking distance from medieval town's restaurants - hotel restaurant only opens sporadically. Be aware that check in/reception hours are limited. Steep stairs and no lift may be a problem for some.

The hotel is charming and would be lovely in warmer weather. The WiFi is not accessible in the guest room area, so teens were frustrated. Loches is a lovely village. The Saturday market was especially nice. The hotel is convenient to everything and walkable from the bus/train station.

Having stayed for one night two weeks previously we had expectations of a friendly hotel and a pleasant evening with a nice meal in the hotel restaurant overlooking the picturesque park and river. Sadly when we arrived at 7.30 pm the hotel reception was closed and a notice indicated that the restaurant was also shut for exceptional reasons. By the time staff arrived and we had checked into our room we experienced difficulty in finding alternative restaurants as most were surprisingly closed or in one case were not welcoming diners after 8.30 pm. Eventually we had a good meal at a local pizzeria. The hotel had tried to contact us by phone but without success and explained that circumstances were exceptional. If we plan to stay again we will check that the advertised amenities would be available and be aware that some establishments may consider the end of September to be off-season.

Having stayed for one night two weeks previously we had expectations of a friendly hotel and a pleasant evening with a nice meal in the hotel restaurant overlooking the picturesque park and river. Sadly when we arrived at 7.30 pm the hotel reception was closed and a notice indicated that the restaurant was also shut for exceptional reasons. By the time staff arrived and we had checked into our room we experienced difficulty in finding alternative restaurants as most were surprisingly closed or in one case were not welcoming diners after 8.30 pm. Eventually we had a good meal at a local pizzeria.The hotel had tried to contact us by phone but without success and explained that circumstances were exceptional.If we plan to stay again we will check that the advertised amenities would be available and be aware that some establishments may consider the end of September to be off-season.

Not a perfect welcome and the room had only a single high window and no view. Fantastic breakfast!

Loches is a charming town in the old medieval city part, where the hotel is located- with 5 mins walking distance to restaurants and the old chateau.Hotel restaurant has lovely food and dining room overlooks the river. Saturday morning market just 5 mins away. Free parking close.

Even though we booked in advance we were allocated a garet bedroom without a fan or AC on a very hot day. We asked for a meal in the evening but were told ,NO go into town.After this treatment we choose not to take breakfast here .As this is one of the best hotels in Loches we will choose somewhere else next time.We asked for a better room but were told that there was only a worse one

Even though we booked in advance we were allocated a garet bedroom without a fan or AC on a very hot day. We asked for a meal in the evening but were told ,NO go into town.After this treatment we choose not to take breakfast here . As this is one of the best hotels in Loches we will choose somewhere else next time. We asked for a better room but were told that there was only a worse one

We love this hotel, we've stayed many times- though some parts are 'shabby chic'. Restaurant is excellent and the staff were very efficient and friendly though the restaurant was very busy with most people arriving for dinner at the same time. Location excellent, in the pretty medieval part of Loches. Very close to the castle and good restaurants and interesting shops, open till 7pm and a great Saturday morning market.

This was a pretty hotel with character on the river bank. The room was hot (it was July!) but he upgraded us for no extra cost. The service was good and the host went out of his way for us, though we were expecting to eat in the restaurant, which was closed on that evening (Friday) This wasn't clear from the website, which said only closed in the winter. Overall, I would stay again; Loches is a lovely place.

First point to make is, as other reviews have said, there is no lift. The stone spiral staircase is actually very difficult to navigate, particularly up to the 2nd floor, where the steps are narrow and irregular. I would certainly not recommend this hotel for anyone who has mobility problems. Once we got up there, the room was quite large, and comfortable, with views over the rooftops towards the castle.

Urgent need of updating otherwise a comfortable stay

Good stop but a struggle up spiral stairs with heavy bags. We had an excellent evening meal from the formula menu -good value and a good buffet breakfast. Located near historic old part of town.The Expedia booking system did not make it clear that all pament would be on check-in at the hotel.

Good stop but a struggle up spiral stairs with heavy bags. We had an excellent evening meal from the formula menu -good value and a good buffet breakfast. Located near historic old part of town. The Expedia booking system did not make it clear that all pament would be on check-in at the hotel.

The hotel is in a very good location, close to the old centre of Loches. The building is old and interesting and the dining room is fine with a conservatory area overlooking the river. However, our room and the ensuite bathroom were disappointing. The room was dull and gloomy and everything was in need of modernisation and redecoration. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Very pleasant setting shame the hotel is rather shabby; it needs some modernising and new carpets on the landings. The cleanliness of the rooms was very good, and staff friendly. But it all smelt rather stale. One night would be the most I would want to stay there.Also if you don't know France well, and expect to be able to eat in the restaurant after 8pm you would be disappointed. The front desk is not manned either after 8.30 it seemed.

It was a bit of a surprise to find the hotel locked up when we arrived, but a phone call brought round the receptionist very quickly. The room, overlooking the river, was very pleasant, clean and comfortable. There was a problem with the wi-fi, which had trouble getting the signal through the walls, but did work in the restaurant. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the hotel could hardly be better placed for the old part of Loches. Car parking is not on-site, but a free public car park is adjacent to the hotel. Breakfast was very good. All in all, we would happily recommend this hotel.