Hostellerie Château des Fines Roches

This small, boutique hotel is situated in the best location in the Chateauneuf-du-Pape area, on a hill overlooking a landscape of vinyards. It is about 2 kilometers from the centre of the town of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, so it is easy to walk into the town. There is a working winery on-site, but other Chateaux are available to visit for wine tasting within 1-2 kilometers. ||Rooms are modern and clean, and the front desk staff attentive. ||We ate at the restaurant the first night and found the food so good that we ate there the second night as well. On the first night, dinner was indoors. The second night, dinner was set up outdoors, taking advantage of the wonderful views. The only problem was having smokers at a couple of the tables, however France has now banned smoking in public outdoor locations, so that should no longer be a problem.||Perhaps the only area for improvement is in the breakfast. While this is a small hotel, breakfast is pretty much self-serve, including coffee, with an average offering. However, this does not detract from the overall ambiance of the hotel.

A castle on a hill in a vineyard accessed via a cypress lined one lane road, could it get any better? The staff was super friendly, their winery was one of the better CdP I had (esp the 19), breakfast buffet was better than anywhere else I stayed in France, the rooms are super cool, the pool is great and has a great view, and the restaurant there is amazing. Had the best time, the only problem was I couldn't stay longer!

IDEAL LOCATION for an outdoor lunch or dinner. The view is stunning. We had lunch at the restaurant. (We did not stay at the hotel.) The food was excellent. It was a set menu (formulae) but there were a number of nice selections to choose from. I had the pasta with seafood and lamb shoulder and my husband had the egg dish and the fish. There was not much seafood in the pasta dish but the pasta was cooked well. The egg dish was dry but the lamb and fish were outstanding. Cake dessert was okay. The pours on the champagne and wine seemed light to us. May be better to order a bottle. Service was good but staff had earpieces to communicate with each other and seemed slightly distracted when taking our orders. Nevertheless, I recommend visiting here.

The pros: beautiful view of the vineyards, impressive castle, architecture, spacious room.||The cons: Limited breakfast at the restaurant was very disappointing. The food was presented in a buffet style. There were flies and nats all over the fruits and breads and other items. Therefore we chose not to have dinner there and instead we went off property The front desk staff was OK. They all leave at 8:00 PM. There is no one there in case of an emergency. ||Our room on the first floor was immediately next to the pool. Once we opened the windows we were overlooking all the guest in the pool area. I’m sure they felt as uncomfortable as we did so we had the windows closed most of the times. The hotel is approximately 15 to 20 minutes away from the small village where there are two maybe three restaurants and some wine tasting rooms. The closest larger town is Orange. It’s a nice size village with plenty of restaurants, shops, etc. however it is about a 30 minute drive from the subject property. All in all I would give this hotel a three star and when in the area I would stay elsewhere.||PS…One more note, once we opened up the windows our room was invaded by nats, flies, and insects. All over our bed and bathroom fixtures.

Money and taste can bring facilities to a high standard . However , without dedicated people you do not get anywhere.||At Château Fines Roches we were met by real professionals. From before our arrival the head of reception confirmed our booking and provided answers to all our questions. A smile met us upon arrival and secured a smooth check-in. ||Wine tasting at the Château – again a dedicated professional loving her wine and sharing her knowledge with us.||We choose the Menu Découverte and we spent 3,5 hrs eating , drinking and talking about he food and the wine with our head waiter and sommelier. Excellent tastes , excellent wine/food combinations nicely flavoured by humorous stories and knowledgeable answers to our multiple questions.||A wonderful evening and a wonderful stay – do not hesitate , just confirm your bookings at Château Fines Roches , you will not regret it ||We would love to return some time ||Carl Christian Ribe – Oslo - Norway||

The exterior of this place is truly stunning, like a beautiful castle, and it really impressed us. The restaurant was also amazing, and we especially appreciated the sommelier's excellent guidance with the wine. However, the interior felt like any other hotel, with none of the charm or character suggested by the outside. Our room wasn't ready at the stated 3 PM check-in time, and it was never cleaned during our stay. We had to ask for fresh towels and more toilet paper, which was quite inconvenient. Also, be aware that there's no proper shower, just a bathtub with a showerhead that's positioned at a somewhat awkward angle on the wall. Hence, we cannot give more than 3 stars.

A very authentic place for relaxation and quiet rest. Unfortunately, we were passing through and only one day, so we did not have time to fully enjoy all the possibilities of the hotel. But it is absolutely certain that the staff is professional and caring, the breakfasts are very tasty, the room is very authentic, and the sunrises are simply incredible. And of course the wine, for which we stopped at this wonderful place, is absolutely superb!!! Thank you very much))

Absolutely fantastic experience. We went to the Chateau for our son’s 30th birthday and from the moment we entered we were greeted by the friendliest attentive staff. The Chateau facilities, views and ambience were outstanding, the meals were absolutely delicious-Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a luxurious and unforgettable stay.

Is this place for real? From the outside it's epic. You drive up a hill through vineyards until you come to what looks like a well preserved castle. You walk inside and it has all the charm of a castle-themed swingers club for old people. Just kinda nasty. People whispering at each other in soft voices. Low grade furniture. Dark hallways and cracked floors. Bathtubs without showers. We brought a bottle of wine with us. When we asked to borrow a corkscrew to open it, they looked all confused at us. "We only have one." You're a WINE THEMED HOTEL in one of the most globally recognized wine regions. To not have a corkscrew is like not having movies at a movie theatre. For whatever reason at three in the morning, we heard all of the octogenarians in the hotel get up at once. Must have been time for their liver pills. The only reason we heard them was because the castle walls were paper thin. I took my wife here to make her feel like a Princess. Little did I know that I'd end up looking like a Jester. There are much better places to stay. Avoid.

This was quite the experience. The chateau is located on a beautiful hill surrounded by vineyards so you get an amazing view. We stayed in one of the larger rooms and it def was super spacious even by American standards. Room was nicely decorated and bathroom looked new and modern. Our room overlooked the pool which we sadly didn't get to spend much time in. We ate at the restaurant one night and what a meal! Delicious! You can sit out in the patio for dinner and watch the sunset. Def bring some repellent however as the mosquitoes also got quite a meal out of me. Not a single complaint can be made of this place. If you are in the CDP area, def stay here for a few nights!