Empreinte Hôtel

On the banks of the Loire, in the historic Orléans city center, Empreinte Hotel occupies a tenth-century building that was once an aristocratic residence. In the intervening years, of course, it’s been thoroughly renovated, and while its rooms (and one suite) retain some historical architecture, their style is unmistakably contemporary. Many have views of the city’s rooftops or the river and the Georges V bridge, and one comes with its own private terrace. There’s a stylish modern spa featuring products by Omnisens; though there’s no restaurant, the immediate area is full of them, as well as all manner of cultural attractions and historical sites.