Visited for skiing. Will certainly go back. Rooms great. Bed extremely comfortable. Food well above average (we had half board - choice was great although maybe less so if you are vegetarian). The staff were ever so friendly and helpful. The hotel is not near other facilities or bars etc - however we had a car with us which proved great for getting to the ski lift car parks (ski bus also stops about 200 yds from hotel). We loved it, even better than we had hoped.
This is a small boutique hotel that offers spectacular views of the alps. The service is impeccable. Many thanks to the whole staff for their many kindnesses. Marieke the concierge is the best: no request goes unanswered. The balcony rooms offer unparalleled views of the Alps and are quite spacious.. The bar staff are great. Many thanks Rasheen for your excellent and genial service. BUT: There is a road just behind the hotel with very busy traffic. We live in a city but we still found it disturbing. You must leave the balcony doors open in the summer; otherwise, you'd be sweltering, and you will hear traffic all night. On our last night, a Saturday, a dozen or so young people sat on a wall between the hotel and street drinking and carousing until 3am. Barking dogs. We hardly slept the whole time we were there. The worst is that the place is overrun with babies and children under 5. This is a small 5 star boutique hotel . it should be billed as a family venue. We tried to spend time in the lovely garden area, the only public space in the summer, and were constantly beset by crying babies and children running around. If you are looking for a relaxing venue in nature, this, alas, is not it. Breakfast offers no table service and the buffet is often quite crowded and out of things. The food is subpar. Any decent 5 star hotel has a good club sandwich but not this one. The croque monsieur was meh.The terrine barely edible: a freezing cold mass of fat. Ugh. Poor wine menu. It could be a great place, and was when we were there 15 years ago, but now, not. If you have babies and small children, you'll be welcome.
We stayed here for our skiing holiday. It’s a great location at the bottom of the savoy slope. We hired our skis from the Folie Douche just opposite (to the side of the slope) so kept our skis there as was easiest to set off from there each day rather than carry them over the lawns plus we like the folie douche pizzas and bar. So we didn’t use the boot rooms at the balcons at all. Nearby bus stops are mummery (to go to Flegere or Les houches) or mont Blanc stop in centre of the town for grand montets/le tour. Either were 5 minute walk from folie douche. The rooms are nice, has everything u need. I was worried the beds weren’t comfy after reading some reviews but requested extra duvets to place ontop the mattress (as my big 15yr old twin boys were on the sofa beds) and they were fine. I would of preferred a 2 bedroom but none were available when I booked. However the 1 bed was fine just had to have my sons and their mess in the lounge haha. There is a lovely view from the balconies, a great little games room which my boys enjoyed. The pool and Hannan were nice and my husband had a lovely hot stone massage. We’ve previously stated elsewhere in the centre of town but this location suited us perfectly. Was just a short (8 mins) walk in the morning to the supermarket for baguettes etc. they do sell some drinks on reception too if you’re caught short. They also do a breakfast although we didn’t try it. Heated towel rail in bathroom was great for drying our gear. The tv has the sound restricted so we bought dvds but tbh I couldn’t really hear to watch it so watched my iPad instead. The saucepans were a little funny (not like uk non stick) but we got by. I bought my own bacon frozen as found French bacon weird last year. Kitchen has a dishwasher which is great. The staff at the hotel concierge were all lovely and helpful, never rude, and answered emails or requests quickly both prior to coming and whilst here. You don’t always get that in my experience elsewhere. All in all a great place to stay in Chamonix and I would return.
Nice hotel with good service. Super central. We came to escape the heat wave with family, but with no air conditioning, it was still pretty warm… I booked on the telephone (in French) and reserved for adults and children, specifically because the hotel has a pool. I asked about the pool and Spa hours too. WARNING: they did NOT tell me on the phone that children are not allowed in the pool and spa - (only 1030-1230) - but since checkout is at 11, that means basically not at all if you only stay one night. I understand the rules, and the reason why they don’t want a noisy spa, but they should have made this VERY clear up front. So recommend this hotel for adults only. Families with children should stay somewhere else.
This is a GEM and so is Chamonix!!! Chamonix is in a narrow glacial valley directly below Mont Blanc (and you can easily see Mont Blanc and many of the alpine peaks easily and completely visible from the town). On the mountainside opposite Mont Blanc is the Auberge. Originally, we wanted to stay in town near the lift to Aiguille du Midi. Glad we did not. Chamonix is a busy tourist town, and the lift is also busy. Auberge du Bois Prin likely has the BEST VIEW in all of Chamonix of the Mont Blanc Range and peak. All its rooms face the mountain peaks. It has a dozen rooms. It looks like an alpine chalet, flower boxes and all – beautiful. Inside is clean, modern and mountain rustic. The room was very, very spacious as was the bathroom. Rustic, expensive looking. Beds are very comfortable. Windows looked out to the alps. From my bed I would go to sleep looking directly at Mont Blanc. We also had a balcony looking toward the alps. What more could you want!!! There was one problem, however, there is no air conditioning. Because the windows do not have screens, we had a choice between mosquitoes (yes, there are alpine mosquitoes) or overheating. The hotel was quick to provide a fan which helped greatly. Was surprised that in the morning when I stepped onto the balcony it was cold despite the overheated room. There is an elevator in the hotel to assist with luggage. Breakfast was served on an outdoor deck and in a nice indoor space. Everything was fresh and great but how can you go wrong with continuing a view of the alps and Mont Blanc. The hotel staff and serving staff in the restaurant were more than outstanding. The restaurant is a Michelin star rated restaurant for dinner. The town buzzes with tourists, a variety of restaurants, bakeries and ice cream stands and so much more. Parking is just enough for those staying at the hotel (and it is free). One can walk into town by way of steep streets. A mile or less. One more thing; the photos of the hotel placed by management DO LOOK EXACTLY LIKE what you get - unreal beautiful!
Hotel Aiguille du Midi is located below the Bossons glacier to the right of the Aiguille du Midi and the left of Mont Blanc and offers a stunning view of both. The hotel has been in the same family for five generations and continues to be run by family members, and has been continuously expanded and modernized over the past 120 years. My room was a superior room for a single or a couple with Mountain Views and although small was comfortable and included a small en-suite shower bathroom. The hotel has a small spa area with a jacuzzi and sauna available at no extra charge with pre booking. Two game rooms are available as well as a ski storage room and boot dryers. Half board is well worth taking as the breakfast buffet is extensive and the excellent dinner includes an appetizer (generally a soup or some traditional item) and a single main course (I enjoyed roast lamb, fish, veal escalope) followed by a cheese course, and then a large assortment of desserts. Dinner can be preceded or followed by cocktails etc in the bar room. Although the hotel is outside of Chamonix the town can be readily accessed by the #1 bus every 30 minutes and it also takes you to the Flagere ski area. Alternatively the train from Chamonix stops at Bosson station providing a useful option for transportation every hour. If you are planning to ski the Valle Blanche you would take the bus in to Chamonix Aiguille du Midi, have a great ski day and then take the train back to Bosson as the Montenvers train station is next to the Chamonix station. So if you want a quiet location outside of Chamonix center with high quality service and comfort, do give Hotel Aiguille du Midi consideration.
Best hotel on our trip!! The service was tremendous, the rooms were amazing and the breakfast was delicious. The beds were so comfortable and the rooms were very spacious. Miguel is fantastic!! He showed us around the hotel, helped us with dinner reservations, and answered all of our questions. We would definitely stay in this hotel again!
We loved our 4 night stay at the Alpina Eclectic Hotel & Spa. Upon check in, we were upgraded to a balcony room on the 6th floor. Our room was good sized with modern decor and plenty of storage. Comfy bed with soft pillows, slept like a log. There is an area for clothes and cases tucked away behind the main bedroom to keep the room tidy. Separate toilet and bathroom was a bit odd as you have to go into another room to wash your hands but it was fine and we got used to it! Bathroom comes equipped with hairdryer, hand wash, shampoo and shower gel, very nice scent. Reception are happy to provide more toiletries if needed. We used the nespresso coffee machine each morning and the housekeeping staff kept the pods replenished throughout our stay. We really enjoyed the complementary one hour spa session per day. Robes and slippers are provided in the room. The heated ski room was fantastic too. There is a cafe onsite to grab some lunch/drinks and a bon bon sweetie bar in reception to help yourself to a treat on the way in/out of the hotel. The hotel is in a great location with ski bus stops just outside and lots of shops, bars and restaurants nearby. Ski hire shop onsite as well. Staff are friendly and willing to help with any questions or recommendations. We would not hesitate to stay in the Alpina next time we are in Chamonix.
Poor experience- we were given a suite for several friends. Room was tired. Bathroom had a shower in the bath but no shower curtain so soaked the room. Tiny towels and the Toilet was a dungeon with no way to air it. 4 blokes using one Khazi in the morning! Oh joy! Breakfast was a joke as lots of things ran out, no cups, fruit salad, eggs, bacon etc etc and hotel attitude was that’s it! So unless first come tough luck! Bar ran out of certain drinks too!
A very welcoming hotel, we arrived after midnight due to a delayed bus schedule but check in was seamless and friendly. Very comfortable/stylish room, beautiful river flowing right outside the room. Delicious buffet breakfast. Very accommodating with our luggage upon our return to Chamonix, stored until ready for pickup. A comfortable pub that was popular with visitors where we could recharge our phone. A delightful hotel.