Stayed here for three nights in January.
The rooms are well appointed, clean, and spacious, with a generous bathroom, plenty of closet space, and a decent kitchenette. In the States, we'd refer to this sort of hotel as "extended stay". The cab ride from Gare d'Orleans was about 15 euro. The walk, should you not be overburdened with luggage or beset by poor weather, is only a few kilometers up a gentle uphill along a major route, so it is difficult to get lost. There are also a couple of bus lines which get near the hotel, but which do not service it directly - the nearest bus stop is a few blocks away. You might also have the option to get off the train at Gare de Fleury les Aubrais which cuts the necessary travel significantly.
Mind that Orleans is a bit off the beaten track (and Saran doubly so) for most tourists, so I was glad to know some French when I went to check in as the clerk spoke no English. If you are considering this as part of your trip to France, do yourself a favor (and the locals the courtesy) of learning some French.
There is not always someone at the desk, so mind the check-in hours and pay attention to the information they will provide about getting into the hotel after hours - access to the parking lot requires a specific key code which is different from the instructions given by the recorded message at the gate.
The hotel provides a laundry room, with a single token for each of a washer and dryer coming to about 8 euros total, which from my limited experience doing laundry on this trip is about par. The hotel provides coffee and tea for only the first day.
There are plenty of places to eat nearby, including - if you absolutely must - a McDonald's and a KFC. A better choice would be the boulangerie a couple blocks north, which was even open for lunch hours on New Year's Day.
As this is outside of the tourist bubble, keep in mind that the shops keep standard French business and holiday hours: don't expect to get much done on a Sunday. There is an Aldi just a block or so away, so I recommend stocking the fridge with something to cook. If you cook, note that the hotel will charge a fee if the kitchen tools are damaged or not properly cleaned.
The Chateau de l'Etang is only a few kilometers away, and the walk can take you by the Lac de la Medicinerie. The chateau is now part of a community center and is a nice way to spend a morning or afternoon. read more
