Chateau le Prieure Saumur - la Maison Younan

We read the great reviews and we enjoyed the many great pictures.....but this place is even better in person. We stayed in the Napoleon Suite, and it was truly over the top. The pictures can't adequately demonstrate how grand the room is. The view of the Loire, the grounds, the wine cellar....all beautiful. If you want to treat yourself to a very memorable Chateau experience, this would be a great choice. As an added bonus, we felt the room rate was very reasonable for such a unique experience

We did an overnight trip to Loire Valley and chose to stay in this chateau. We stayed in the Napoleon suite and wow!!! It was huge and beautiful. Extremely clean. We felt like a king and queen in this room. Unfortunately it was raining outside, but the view from the veranda was lovely and overlooked the Loire. The staff were friendly and welcoming. As it was off season, the chateau was very quiet with visitors which was nice. The grounds were lovely and the chateau itself is beautiful. We drove into Saumur which is fairly close by and has lots of shopping and restaurants. We also visited some wine caves that were close by to the chateau. We would love to stay here again if we visit Loire Valley.

It changed ownership 6 years ago and this was my first visit since the change. It has lost some of the family charm, the menu is smaller, the house wine is now from Bordeaux from the owners vineyard and the internet in the bedrooms was inadequate. The stay was everything you expect from a four/five star establishment and the staff were of the correct calibre. The food remained exceptional. I probably will not be returning but would highly recommend if you want a romantic or peaceful weekend. The views over the Loure remain stunning.

The veiw from the bar and terrace will take your breath away. The food is exquisite. Extremely helpful staff. This was definitely a highlight of the France trip i had. Can go back again if i get a chance. People organise their proposals at this location so you can imagine how romantic the setting is.

We stayed here previously in 1988 and it had stayed in our memory as exceptional. The hotel is still beautiful with exceptional views but is in need of some attention. The receptionist was very welcoming and the room was beautifully cool on a hot day. The bedding was first class and the bathroom was clean and well provided. We had fa ntastic views of the Loire. Wifi did not work well in the bedroom however. The bar with views on the Loire was welcoming as were the amuses bouches provided. Pre starters and additional desserts also excellent. We wondered how they could continue to provide the service given the numbers staying. The two members of staff serving in t he restaurant were attentive and very professional. The main course was disappointing but the rest of the meal was excellent as was the service. Breakfast was good with constant top ups. All in all it was not at the same standard as 40 years ago, when it was amazing, but still well worth re visiting and would happily stay again.

An important criterion in selecting hotels for my vacation itineraries is the hotel's having an excellent restaurant. Castellane, the "Gastronomic French Restaurant" at Chateau Le Prieure, certainly satisfied that criterion. This allows me to enjoy an evening without having to worry about driving again. After verifying on the website that the restaurant would be open (such "gourmet" restaurants are often closed two nights a week to give the staff a break), I booked a nonrefundable stay and requested dinner. The hotel confirmed my room reservation but told me that the restaurant was not available. I decided that I would take advantage of room service and would not request a cancellation. It turned out that Castellane was not even open. Upon leaving the hotel, I heard another guest complain to the front desk that the restaurant had been closed the evening before and was not going to be open that evening as well - a most justified complaint. And room service? The poorly staffed hotel could provide us only with a charcuterie plate or a fromage plate because the kitchen was closed. So, we sallied forth into Saumur, where I have to say that we had a surprisingly excellent dinner at L'Instinct. The hotel is understaffed. The hotel is desperately in need of some tender loving care such as repair of a window with a hole in it and remediation of the sinking floor with cracked wood that you would not want to step on with bare feet. However, WiFi access is good. The staff is friendly and hospitable. The rooms are capacious and clean (although the shower had pink mildew). The bedding is most comfortable. The lounge area with its view of the Loire is spectacular as was the morning view of the river from our room.

Very nice and historic property with a great view. The restaurant is not open several days a week which was a downside given the remoteness, which left few options and made the place seem overly quiet. The staff were very very friendly and accommodating.

We just returned from a stay. The staff was welcoming and very attentive, even though I could tell they seemed shorthanded ( as many others in the hospitality industry are these days ), but they always remained professional and kind. The chateau has been fully renovated, so I give La Maison Younan a big high five for making this heritage site available to enjoy. At first, I was a bit overwhelmed with the 1ere Empire décor; until I decided to take it as a " themed"décoration based on Napoleon 1ére ... If it could've toned down a little bit, it would be ideal but in any case, it does make you inquire about French history :-) I highly recommend taking the aperitif on the terrace, with a panoramic view of the Loire River. We had dinner and chose the " Au fil de nos région " menu, along with the accord des vins, Bravo au chef Prouteau pour nous faire gouter less delicieux plats! The breakfast buffet was also very good, with local products ( juices, coffee, croissants and the mushroom and carrots with the scrambled eggs do make a difference! Cheese lovers, be aware you will love their seasonal cheese selection!

From my experience, the hotel doesn't quite live up to its billing as a 4 star property. (i.e. wifi totally unreliable, hair dryer wrapped with electrical tape and not working, leaky shower plumbing, dangerously slippery bathtub, peeling paint in the bathroom). The site has a spectacular view across the Loire but the property needs some upkeep. The saving grace was the staff who dealt with clients' concerns cheerfully and efficiently. Plus the housekeeping was top-notch.