Grand Hotel Du Lion D'Or, Romorantin-Lanthenay

Grand Hotel Du Lion D'Or - A Relais & Châteaux property with Michelin-star dining and Renaissance architecture

Operating since 1774, this 4-star Relais & Châteaux member features a Michelin-star restaurant serving regional specialties like line-caught sea bass with lemon confit and white asparagus jelly with parsley ice cream. The property offers 16 rooms with garden or village views, each equipped with air conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi. Guests at Grand Hotel Du Lion D'Or can explore Clémence tearoom serving Mariage Frères teas, Sologne elderberry lemonade, and freshly baked Madeleine cakes. The hotel's wine list includes over 800 bottles, featuring exclusive vintages like Silex Lion d'Or Pouilly-Fumé and rare Loire Valley varieties. Located in Romorantin-Lanthenay, the property provides access to the golden triangle of castles and sits 2 miles from Sauldre river banks. A roundtrip airport shuttle service operates to Déols, located 59 miles away.

Pros

The Michelin-star restaurant offers a wine list featuring over 800 bottles, including 250 dedicated to Loire Valley wines.

Rooms include soundproofing, minibars, and tea/coffee facilities with garden or village views.

Historical property operating since 1774 with Renaissance architecture and inner garden-courtyard.

Airport shuttle service to Déols (59 miles away) and proximity to multiple castles in the region.

On-site tearoom serves specialty teas, homemade pastries, and regional beverages.

Cons

Some rooms are accessible only via small staircases and face the street side.

No mention of spa facilities or swimming pool on the property.