The Grand Hôtel des Alpes in steeped in Chamonix’s history, dating back to the 1840’s when it was first built in the centre of the city. Elegant rooms feature modern amenities including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, DVD player, in-room safe and minibar. The Old Tower suite and Mont Blanc suite include additional luxury touches including a private balcony. Guest have exclusive use of the heated indoor pool, steam room, sauna and jacuzzi and the hotel also has a range of meeting spaces to cater to the needs of business travellers. Breakfast is served daily and in the winter, an afternoon tea is provided with an aperitif buffet is complimentary. For other meals there are a number of restaurants and bars on the hotels' doorstep. The Grand Hôtel des Alpes is short walk to the Aiguille du Midi cable cable car and the free ski shuttles are less than a five minute walk from the hotel.
The central town location of the hotel was mentioned in a number of complimentary reviews. Previous guests on the Mont Blanc side of the hotel also commented on the stunning views of the mountains from their private balconies.
The afternoon aperitif including complimentary canapés was the highlight for a number of guests who after a long day skiing and exploring the valley appreciated the extra effort to provide a relaxing afternoon atmposhere.
A number of previous guests to the hotel commented on the excellent service provided by staff. A common theme across reviews was that staff were efficient and quick in dealing with guest requests and did so with a friendly and positive attitude.
A number of guests commented that the lack of air-conditioning was a problem for them during the summer months, with the rooms becoming very stuffy and hot. In other reviews guests complained that in winter the heating was not warm enough to make their stay a pleasent one.
Guests who stayed on the street side of the hotel commented on the noise from central Chamonix, that disrupted their stay. It seems that people wandering home from Chamonix's many bars and nearby nightclubs were a little loud and the noise carried into the hotel.
Some guests who stayed at the hotel were not overly impressed by its style or the decor. Some commented that they thought that the furniture was a bit dated and in need of updating to give the hotel a more modern and contemporary feel.
Yes, Grand Hôtel des Alpes offers 2 pool areas.
Yes, Grand Hôtel des Alpes has a pet policy that may vary based on the room type or availability. Please check with the hotel directly to learn about their pet policy.
Yes, Grand Hôtel des Alpes provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.
Check-in at Grand Hôtel des Alpes is available from: . Check-out time is by .
Grand Hôtel des Alpes is located in 75 Rue du Docteur Paccard, 74400, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France.
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