The 17-room upscale Chilly Powder offers an authentic chalet experience right at the base of the Avoriaz ski runs in the Portes du Soleil ski region of the French Alps. Accommodations include traditional and family rooms as well as private chalets, all of which are cozy. The hotel’s many family-friendly amenities, like supervised daycare, mean that the property books out well in advance. Adults will find plenty to love here, too, including gourmet breakfasts and dinners as well as an outdoor hot tub. Guests looking to stay right in Morzine, the closest major town, should try Hotel Le Petit Dru, which has an outdoor pool, though prices may be more expensive.
The 17-room upscale Chilly Powder offers an authentic chalet experience right at the base of the Avoriaz ski runs in the Portes du Soleil ski region of the French Alps. Accommodations include traditional and family rooms as well as private chalets, all of which are cozy. The hotel’s many family-friendly amenities, like supervised daycare, mean that the property books out well in advance. Adults will find plenty to love here, too, including gourmet breakfasts and dinners as well as an outdoor hot tub. Guests looking to stay right in Morzine, the closest major town, should try Hotel Le Petit Dru, which has an outdoor pool, though prices may be more expensive.
The Farmhouse - Mas del la Coutettaz is an upper-middle-range inn with 11 rooms across three buildings, the oldest of which was built in 1771. Every inch of this hotel exudes charm, character, and warmth, with original details preserved throughout. The comfortable guest rooms all have different rustic themes and en-suite bathrooms with high-end L’Occitane bath products, while The Mazot, a stand-alone garden cabin, is a particularly romantic retreat. Handmade dinners and breakfasts are outstanding here and walks to the center of town take only 10 minutes. Guests looking to stay adjacent to the La Pleney ski resort cable car should try Le Cottage for rooms at a similar price point.
The Farmhouse - Mas del la Coutettaz is an upper-middle-range inn with 11 rooms across three buildings, the oldest of which was built in 1771. Every inch of this hotel exudes charm, character, and warmth, with original details preserved throughout. The comfortable guest rooms all have different rustic themes and en-suite bathrooms with high-end L’Occitane bath products, while The Mazot, a stand-alone garden cabin, is a particularly romantic retreat. Handmade dinners and breakfasts are outstanding here and walks to the center of town take only 10 minutes. Guests looking to stay adjacent to the La Pleney ski resort cable car should try Le Cottage for rooms at a similar price point.
The 71-room Les Fermes de Marie is a five-pearl, family-friendly ski hotel with lots of Alpine character. Located in a picturesque mountain setting on a repurposed five-acre farm, this property combines rustic coziness and celebrity-level indulgence. The country-chic rooms are clean, spacious, and exquisitely decorated, with exposed wood ceiling beams and glamorous bathrooms. Les Fermes offers a full-service spa, fitness center, and great kids' programming, including cooking and ski lessons. The on-site restaurants serve fresh local cuisine, good wine, and decadent cheese dishes, and there are facilities for ski storage. Wi-Fi and parking are both free.
The 71-room Les Fermes de Marie is a five-pearl, family-friendly ski hotel with lots of Alpine character. Located in a picturesque mountain setting on a repurposed five-acre farm, this property combines rustic coziness and celebrity-level indulgence. The country-chic rooms are clean, spacious, and exquisitely decorated, with exposed wood ceiling beams and glamorous bathrooms. Les Fermes offers a full-service spa, fitness center, and great kids' programming, including cooking and ski lessons. The on-site restaurants serve fresh local cuisine, good wine, and decadent cheese dishes, and there are facilities for ski storage. Wi-Fi and parking are both free.
The 82-room Hotel Village Montana is an upper-middle-range property near Tignes' slopes and town. Interiors have traditional, rustic-chic chalet style touches that gives this kid-friendly hotel a cozy vibe. Furnished balconies offer gorgeous views and rooms with separate bunk bed areas are ideal for families. Modern in-room amenities include flat-screen TVs, safes, and bathrobes, but no fridges or kettles. Resort-like features consist of a full spa and heated outdoor pool, although the latter gets crowded and there's no gym. Alpine enthusiasts appreciate the convenient ski setting, and summer guests get cheap passes to nearby sports activities. The cozy lounge bar has double fireplaces and two restaurants have outdoor terraces overlooking magical snow-capped peaks. It's worth considering Hotel le Refuge for more in-room amenities and a downtown location, but it lacks a pool.
The 82-room Hotel Village Montana is an upper-middle-range property near Tignes' slopes and town. Interiors have traditional, rustic-chic chalet style touches that gives this kid-friendly hotel a cozy vibe. Furnished balconies offer gorgeous views and rooms with separate bunk bed areas are ideal for families. Modern in-room amenities include flat-screen TVs, safes, and bathrobes, but no fridges or kettles. Resort-like features consist of a full spa and heated outdoor pool, although the latter gets crowded and there's no gym. Alpine enthusiasts appreciate the convenient ski setting, and summer guests get cheap passes to nearby sports activities. The cozy lounge bar has double fireplaces and two restaurants have outdoor terraces overlooking magical snow-capped peaks. It's worth considering Hotel le Refuge for more in-room amenities and a downtown location, but it lacks a pool.
Splendid Hotel is a three-pearl boutique hotel situated in central Annecy, a five-minute walk from the old town and overlooking one of the city's iconic canals. Rooms are pleasant and mostly modern, and come with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel's terrace has lovely views of the canal and the Champ de Mars, and is a fine place for breakfast or a cocktail, although there's no restaurant for evening meals. Amenities are basic, but bikes can be hired from the hotel, and there are meeting rooms for business events. Those looking for something with a little more style may want to consider the Alexandra Hotel instead, which has similar rates and a more charming boutique vibe.
Splendid Hotel is a three-pearl boutique hotel situated in central Annecy, a five-minute walk from the old town and overlooking one of the city's iconic canals. Rooms are pleasant and mostly modern, and come with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel's terrace has lovely views of the canal and the Champ de Mars, and is a fine place for breakfast or a cocktail, although there's no restaurant for evening meals. Amenities are basic, but bikes can be hired from the hotel, and there are meeting rooms for business events. Those looking for something with a little more style may want to consider the Alexandra Hotel instead, which has similar rates and a more charming boutique vibe.
Atipik Hotel Alexandra is a charming 25-room boutique hotel located in the heart of the medieval town of Annecy, Haute-Savoie. The two-and-a-half-pearl hotel is just a seven-minute walk from Lake Annecy and next to the charming old town's scenic canals. Decor and design are contemporary, with each room featuring slightly different styles and modern fittings -- and while many are small, the comfortable beds make for a great night's sleep. Rooms all come with free Wi-Fi and small flat-screen TVs, although there is no air-conditioning. Features are also limited to a breakfast buffet (for a fee) and small bar. Atipik Hotel Alexandra offers guests a peaceful and homey stay, although there is no elevator, so those with accessibility issues may prefer to stay at somewhere like Splendid Hotel.
Atipik Hotel Alexandra is a charming 25-room boutique hotel located in the heart of the medieval town of Annecy, Haute-Savoie. The two-and-a-half-pearl hotel is just a seven-minute walk from Lake Annecy and next to the charming old town's scenic canals. Decor and design are contemporary, with each room featuring slightly different styles and modern fittings -- and while many are small, the comfortable beds make for a great night's sleep. Rooms all come with free Wi-Fi and small flat-screen TVs, although there is no air-conditioning. Features are also limited to a breakfast buffet (for a fee) and small bar. Atipik Hotel Alexandra offers guests a peaceful and homey stay, although there is no elevator, so those with accessibility issues may prefer to stay at somewhere like Splendid Hotel.
L'Imperial Palace is a four-pearl historic hotel with 93 rooms and a grand perch on the banks of Lake Annecy, a five-minute drive from the old town. Rooms are modern and cozy, if a bit generically styled, and all feature flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Many also have picturesque views of both Lake Annecy and the Alps. There are three different restaurants, and in warm weather breakfast is best taken on the charming open-air terrace, surrounded by the lake and beautiful greenery. A large casino, private lake beach area, and a spa with a pool are all nice extras, but unfortunately the latter isn't free to access. Travelers wishing to stay in the old town might consider the Alexandra Hotel instead, which has more style but fewer features.
L'Imperial Palace is a four-pearl historic hotel with 93 rooms and a grand perch on the banks of Lake Annecy, a five-minute drive from the old town. Rooms are modern and cozy, if a bit generically styled, and all feature flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Many also have picturesque views of both Lake Annecy and the Alps. There are three different restaurants, and in warm weather breakfast is best taken on the charming open-air terrace, surrounded by the lake and beautiful greenery. A large casino, private lake beach area, and a spa with a pool are all nice extras, but unfortunately the latter isn't free to access. Travelers wishing to stay in the old town might consider the Alexandra Hotel instead, which has more style but fewer features.