Logis Hôtel la Marjolaine

We stayed here for 2 nights in the old chateau whilst on a driving tour of Normandy and the Loire in September 24. The hotel staff were all very friendly and helpful and the hotel itself is very nicely appointed and comfortable and in beautiful grounds on the bank of the river. The restaurant is fabulous with a wonderful selection of wines and delicious food expertly cooked and presented and is really the star of this show, we had a wonderful meal here. The breakfast buffet is served in a lounge adjacent to the reception area and was very good. The room we had on the top floor of the very attractive chateau is classed as a superior room with a large comfortable bed, pleasant bathroom and nice views over the river and countryside. The room itself though is far from superior, with curtains hanging off broken rings, chipped paint and plaster and a really poor hospitality tray with paper cups and no cream or milk for coffee and as we encountered a lot in France no ordinary black tea. We wished we had booked the ordinary rooms in the far nicer looking hotel which is a shame as it was a beautiful building that just needs some love and refurbishment. Overall we had a very pleasant stay and would stay again just not in the more expensive chateau unless they give it a much needed makeover.