La Chaîne d'Or - Les Andelys

I was recommended the hotel by my parents who had stayed here over 40 years ago and really enjoyed their stay. Unfortunately we were disappointed, in particular by the amount of spiders and cobwebs which made the place feel tired and unkempt and also by the very unfriendly/rude attitude of the young receptionist. In addition the wine prices were unreasonable, the highest prices we had experienced during our trip in France - something to note if you are paying for half-board at the hotel given drinks are excluded. During our stay there was a funfair taking place next door which we weren’t warned about until arrival. This meant a lot of noise until 1am including fireworks until 11.30pm. Far from a peaceful stay. Obviously this is not part of the hotel but something to be aware of as it is very disruptive. The view of the river is truly lovely but that is not enough to justify the prices here.

We had the most incredible meal in this beautiful restaurant whilst holidaying in Les Andelys. The atmosphere, service and food were of the highest standard and we particularly enjoyed not being rushed in any way, rather just encouraged to savour everything. The quality of this lovely restaurant is of the highest standard, including perfectly pitched attention from the staff. All in all, delightful.

What an amazing place to stay.Amazingly serene and beautifully peaceful on the banks of the Seine , with gorgeous rooms Delicious gourmet dinners and wonderful hosts.It has always been a huge pleasure to to stay here.

Beautifully situated on the bank of the Seine (which I could look at from my window). Large, comfortable room. Safe car parking on hotel grounds. Good food and service.|Excellent value for money given that dinner, bed and breakfast came to no more than 230 euros.

We’ve stayed here many times so you can see we love it! Beautiful rooms with incredible decor overlooking the Seine. Amazing 5 star food in the restaurant. We ate for the first time on the terrace overlooking the river - what a view! Friendly welcoming service too. Agree with other comments about the towels… everything has been redecorated so beautifully it needs big fluffy towels snd yes maybe water in the rooms. But no other buggies at all. It’s just stunningly beautiful.

Quaint hotel with plenty of character and lovely location overlooking the Seine. The hotel was quiet and it was lovely watching the changing river life. ||||The junior suite room, was very comfortable with plenty of space, with faded elegance. The room was very clean. ||||Negative points were - very, worn thin towels that were fraying, no refreshments in the room, eg water or any room service for a drink. The Wi-Fi worked for the first night only. The bed was only sheets and a worn blanket, would have preferred a quilt. The bath was huge, but not very practical as we had to climb over a large area at the back of it to reach the taps or shower attachment. Someone, had been smoking in the room, when we arrived as the separate toilet, which didn’t have any ventilation smelt strongly of cigarettes, which had also been left in the bin.|||| Breakfast was good with a few choices. We had a menu meal, in the restaurant, which was one of the best meals we had, while on holiday. I really enjoyed the fish main course and the raspberry tart. It was nice to watch boats and swans on the river, while we ate. Overall, we really enjoyed staying here, but were a bit disappointed with some aspects.

This is old fashioned hotel with rooms overlooking the river Seine. The rooms are large, with high ceilings and are comfortable, but rather dated. There twisty staircases and half landings, which are inevitable due to the age of the property. If you like old fashioned décor, with suits of armour and crests scattered around, this is for you. If you want a modern hotel with wide, uniform corridors, lifts and air-conditioning, this is not for you. We loved the ambiance, the staff were helpful and the secure parking in the courtyard is a bonus. The restaurant is good.

My wife and I stayed at La Chaîne d’Or for a single night in early October. We were cheerfully welcomed and shown to our room. What a beautiful sight looking out over the river Seine. So relaxing to see the passing barges and hear the ducks quacking. Many of the rooms are decorated based on artists and historical figures. Ours was green and pink impressionist. Wonderful decorations. There is a fine restaurant but being not too hungry after 2 weeks in France, we only ate tasty salads, cheese plates and wine. Breakfast was plentiful in the delightful breakfast room. The entire hotel and restaurant is a historical building located in the old part of the town. Magnificent old building well maintained. Beautiful old church across the street. Gated parking in the courtyard. Nice walk along the Seine outside our window. Reasonably priced. Monsieur and Madame Bicot have created a masterpiece. Highly recommended.