Lobby
The hotel arranges of a refined lounge, very bright and spacious furnished with luxurious furniture and in the perfect respect of the details of the haussmanian style. An elegant staircase connects in an impeccable marriage the hall with several guestrooms and suites located in different floors. For business travellers, the 800 m² meeting rooms are available and ideal for meetings of business or private events, making use of modern equipments.
Exterior
Built in a typical haussmanian style and upset towards the town hall of Tours, this authentic boutique hotel is raised behind to the historical wall of 19° century, the ideal to explore the Valley of the Loira and its castles.
Rooms
For a wellcoming accommodation, the hotel offers 85 rooms and suites all air conditioned and furbished in a pleasant classic style.All guestrooms are equipped with comfort: air conditioning, office space, soundproofing, cable TV channels + Radio, WiFi Internet access, mini bar, trouser press. Each of our rooms offers a refined setting and all facilities whether your stay is motivated by business or leisure.Non smoking guest rooms are available on request.
Restaurant
Always attached since 1846 to the service of the famous hotel de L'Univers built in the most pure Hausmannian style, the restaurant is perfectly located city center. Upon seasons you may savour a roast back of turbot, lobster sauce and rat potatoes Parmentier, a filet mignon of pork with violet mustard, soy pancake with fresh herbs. Piano-Bar every thursday Do not miss to visit the "Galerie des portraits" illustrating the famous gold book, air-conditionned. Our restaurant La Touraine is renowned to be one of the best gourmet restaurants in Tours.It's a perfect place for a business lunch or a romantic dinner for two. Our chef combines creative and traditional French cuisine using local products. The gourmet restaurant can accommodate 40 persons and up to 140 persons can be served in the private function lounges. To relax and share a drink with friends we invite you to discover the cosy and elegant Bar "la Touraine". You may prefer Champagne, Whisky or a dry Martini, however, you will always enjoy the friendly atmosphere and perhaps share some of Ernest Hemingway's inspiration who visited this bar a couple of times.
Location
The Hôtel de L'Univers is perfectly located in the city centre in the heart of the tourist and shopping area, near Tours TGV train station, a few minutes from the Congress Centre Vinci.The building is the perfect place from which to explore the Loire Valley and Chateau Country. Just a few minutes away are the medieval city and the many delights of this region, known as 'The Garden of France'.