Spa and Wellness Hotels in Tours

Les Trésorières is an adults-only hotel, so I would not book it for a family travelling with children. It suits parents taking a break of their own in Tours. The wellness offer is broad: an indoor pool, a plunge pool, a sauna, a hammam and a fitness centre. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with bathrobes and minibars. The Basilica of Saint Martin and Place Plumereau are a short walk away.

I would choose Château de l'Aubrière for a family stay in a château near Tours. The four-star hotel has a garden and a sun terrace, a restaurant and a bar, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Rooms are air-conditioned, with private bathrooms and garden views, and free Wi-Fi covers the property. The restaurant serves French cuisine and welcomes families, so dinner is easy.

A 2.5-hectare park near Tours city centre gives Château Belmont a space for children that few city hotels can match, and I would add the heated swimming pool as the main draw for families. Accommodation is split between a renovated 17th-century castle and a contemporary residence, with air-conditioned rooms, TV, minibar and free Wi-Fi. Parents can use the steam room, sauna and fitness room, and pets are welcome.

The Hampton by Hilton Tours Centre puts families within walking distance of the main sights of Tours, which I find is its biggest asset for a short stay with children. Rooms are air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi, and the sun terrace and outdoor seating area give everyone a place to sit outside. Parents can use the fitness room and the spa, the coffee shop helps with a quick breakfast or snack, and the bar covers the evening. Pets are welcome.

I like this Best Western for its position in the Old Town of Tours, close to Place Plumereau and within reach of the train station. The pretty garden and terrace give guests a calm place to sit after a day out, and Wi-Fi is free. The hotel lists spa and thalasso facilities, though I would not call it a wellness retreat. Pets are welcome, and the setting suits couples and families who prefer walking.

Hilton Garden Inn Tours Centre, France puts families in the city centre of Tours, a convenient base for exploring on foot. Rooms are modern and air-conditioned with free WiFi, and the breakfast is varied enough for different tastes. The restaurant serves French cuisine and caters to various dietary needs, which helps with children or allergies. A sun terrace, a lounge and a fitness centre complete the picture. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across more than 2,000 reviews.

I would point families towards the dedicated family rooms here, which avoid splitting up across two bookings. The hotel stands 300 metres from the Vinci congress centre, central enough to walk to the old quarter of Tours and to set off for the Loire châteaux by car, helped by private parking. The bistro-style restaurant and room service make tired evenings simpler, while the spa and hot tub suit parents after a long day.

Best Western Plus l'Artist Hotel is a Tours address I would suggest to families arriving by train: the central station is very close, and the Old City is a short walk away, so the car can stay at home. The hotel caters to families and accepts pets, which keeps the whole household together. Parents can use the fitness centre, and the bar with its terrace is a pleasant end to a day of Loire sightseeing.

Mercure Tours Nord is the hotel I would suggest to families exploring the Loire by car who want a pool at the end of the day. The outdoor swimming pool and furnished terrace give children a reward after a château visit, and the restaurant serving traditional local dishes saves a drive back into town. The 93 rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed. It sits 6 km from the centre of Tours, so a car is useful. Pets are accepted.