Empreinte Hotel & Spa

We had a room at the rear of the hotel which was very quiet. The rooms at the front over looking the Loire river were on a main road so although you have a view there is traffic noise. The hotel was located close to the old quarter of Orleans and shops which was very convenient. Breakfast were excellent with good choice.

The hotel is on the banks of the Loire, close to the old centre and a brisk 6-minute walk to the breathtakingly beautiful medieval cathedral and the grand mansions that contrast with the smaller but still handsome working-class houses of the old town. My 2nd-floor double room gave me fine views of the nearby bridge and was well-appointed with stylish lighting; practical bathroom (shower; no bath) and toilet; kettle and teabags (including fruit teas), coffee-pod machine (tastes staler than instant coffee). Cycle parking, in a big, locked garage about 30m away, was excellent. They were capped when a personal fiasco was averted, thanks to the tireless help of the receptionist on duty at the time. The French are often helpful to people in distress: Marin went further even than most.

The selection was large, plentiful and good quality. Local yoghurt. I would have liked more high fibre cereal. The location was great and the staff helpful and friendly.

The staff was fantastic! Our room was comfortable and the bathroom huge. Location is absolutely perfect to walk the old city, as it is just 5 minutes from the cathedral. The Loire river is just across the street!

We enjoyed our stay at Empreinte Hotel. It is centrally located, with many restaurants and bars around and open until late. We particularly appreciated the friendly and helpful staff! The small private spa was a good addition to our stay. The room was very clean and comfortable. We highly recommend this hotel!