We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France. We have also included hotels in resorts, historic villas, chalets, historic properties, french "relais" (mansions), palaces, medieval castles, old châteaus and family-run hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated March 2024.
Relaxing atmosphere. Great restaurant. Popular among couples. Offering an outdoor swimming pool with a shaded terrace, Château de Candie is an historic 14th-century chateau set in a large park, featuring guest rooms inspired by historical characters. Free WiFi access is available throughout the chateau. The interior of the chateau is filled with antiques and paintings. All guest rooms are individually decorated, and some feature a seating area. The château features 2 onsite restaurants, including a gastronomic one. Guests can dine on the terrace during the summer season. Château de Candie can be accessed by the A43 motorway, and Chambéry Airport is 5 km away.Show full description
Château de Candie is a bit of heaven in the French countryside. It’s close to Chambery, not far from Geneva, Annecy, & Chamonix. The pretty old Château is decorated & furnished in a pleasing & appropri.
Elegant. Comfortable beds. Situated in the heart of Savoie in the town of Challes-les-Eaux, this charming 15th-century chateau offers luxurious and comfortable accommodation. Surrounded by over two hectares of extensive, peaceful grounds planted with ancient trees, the château provides the peace and quiet required for a restful stay. Château des Comtes de Challes features stylish rooms and suites full of charm and character. All rooms have 1 double bed or 2 single beds and are equipped with bath or shower, TV and free Wi-Fi internet access. The gourmet restaurant serves delicious traditional and regional cuisine inspired by the best products and produce available in the region. Each dish is given special care to continue the notable reputation of the establishment.Show full description
Château des Comtes de Challes is a beautiful, historic hotel located in a leafy, peaceful setting. The beds are large and comfortable, and the wine cellar offers excellent tastings with no pressure to buy.
Charming. Superb interior design. La Ferme d'Angèle is a 19th-century chalet located 3 km from the Séez village centre, just 7 km away from the Bourg-Saint-Maurice Train Station. The rooms at La Ferme d'Angèle are decorated in a chalet style, and some rooms feature exposed stone walls and wooden beams. Each room offers a private bathroom with a shower and some include a balcony with mountain views. A continental breakfast is served every morning in the dining room or on the terrace. With a 24-hour advance notice, the hosts can prepare evening meals for you, and they make their own liquor and herbal teas. The shuttles to the Bourg-Saint-Maurice Funicular, Aoste and Chamonix-Mont Blanc Ski Resorts are found in Séez, just 3 km away. You can relax in the outdoor Nordic hot tub, in the sauna or in the lounge by the fireplace.Show full description
La Ferme d'Angele is a charming and historic property. It has an authentic and cozy atmosphere that feels like a fairytale. The owner, Valerie, adds a special touch to the experience with her warm hospitality.
Luxurious. Great views. The Château des Avenieres - Relais & Châteaux is located in the countryside between Annecy and Genève. This 4-star hotel features a golden mosaic chapel and has a hammam, hot tub and an ornamental lake. The Château des Avenieres - Relais & Châteaux offers rooms and suites with satellite TV, a sitting area and free Wi-Fi access. Some suites also feature a balcony or terrace overlooking the surrounding forest and valley. The Domaine des Avenieres provides free private parking and is next to the A41 motorway.Show full description
Beach front location. Delightful property. Comfortable beds.Opened December 2020. Situated in Grésy-sur-Aix, 7.5 km from Bourget Lake, Château Brachet features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a sauna and a hammam. The accommodation offers room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. The hotel offers a spa centre. You can play table tennis and tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for golfing. Speaking English, Spanish, French and Italian at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. SavoiExpo is 20 km from Château Brachet, while Fountain of Elephants is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chambéry-Savoie Airport, 14 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most beautiful, elegant and peaceful luxury hotel in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. It also has super comfortable beds. WOW!
Beach front location. Historic property. Great location. Located on the bank of Lake Annecy, Abbaye de Talloires offers comfortable accommodation with cultural heritage and a gourmet restaurant. There is free private parking and free Wi-Fi throughout. Guest rooms at Abbaye de Talloires offer a view of the Lake Annecy, the mountains or the hotel’s gardens. Air conditioning is provided. The hotel has 2 restaurants. For lunch, the Brasserie by the lake serves brasserie-style dishes and for dinner, the Gastronomic Restaurant serves contemporary cuisine with a touch of Mediterranean flavour. Abbaye de Talloires also offers an extensive wine selection from its historic wine cellar. Reservation is necessary for a table at the restaurants. Guests can enjoy the 200m² spa which includes a hot tub, a sauna, a hammam, an experience shower and fitness room. The hotel features a grand gallery and its own pontoon with a private hotel boat. There is also a beauty centre offering relaxation and beauty treatments.Show full description
I think this is the most HISTORIC hotel in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.
Charming. Great views. Popular among couples. The Aiguille du Midi - Hôtel & Restaurant is located in the village of Les Bossons, 3km from Chamonix. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a spa centre and a tennis court. The terrace and garden face the Bossons Glacier and the Mont-Blanc mountain range. Each guest room at this family-run hotel is equipped with free Wi-Fi access and a TV and satellite channels. Rooms also have a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Guests can relax with a drink in the Aiguille’s bar and the garden terrace. There is also the Auiguille du Midi restaurant, which offers a range of authentic French cuisine made using homegrown vegetables. The spa centre features a sauna and offers a range of massage treatments. Free private parking is available on site and the hotel provides a ski pass vendor and ski storage facilities. During the summer, local leisure activities include hiking and cycling.Show full description
Comfortable beds. The luxurious Le Grand Hôtel - Domaine de Divonne is located between the Jura mountains and opposite Mont Blanc. It is just a 15-minute drive from Geneva International Airport. Palexpo of Geneva and Cern are both a 20-minute drive away. The Grand Hôtel offers elegant guest rooms with modern comforts and free Wi-Fi. The 65 hectares of green parkland provides a peaceful setting. The hotel is part of one of the most famous casinos in France, with 355 slot machines and a traditional games room. It offers guests a choice of 5 restaurants and bars. Guests can enjoy the outdoor heated swimming pool free of charge, and the Domaine de Divonne also includes an 18-hole golf course, fitness centre.Show full description
Close to beach front. Great views. Le Palace De Menthon is a hotel featuring 60 rooms and 5 suites located in Menthon-Saint-Bernard. Most rooms and suites look out onto the lake. The Château de Menthon, the local medieval castle, is only 2.8 km away. Annecy is 10 km away and wired internet is available free of charge. The rooms and suites feature a flat-screen satellite TV, a safety deposit box and a minibar. The private bathrooms have a bath, a shower, a hairdryer, bathrobes and free toiletries. Meals are available in the hotel's restaurant, where it is advised to reserve a table in advance upon arrival. Le Palace De Menthon features private gardens, a heated indoor swimming pool and a landing stage in the private harbour. Free parking is available on site. Please note that we accept a maximum of 2 pets under 10kg or 1 pet over 10kg per room.Show full description
Le Palace De Menthon is a luxurious hotel in the French Alps, set in a beautiful mansion from the 1900s. It has a rich history and is surrounded by a private park on the shores of Lake Annecy.
Unique. Outstanding SPA facilities. Hôtel Ermitage sits in a 19-hectare park in Evian-les-Bains and on the shore of Lake Geneva. There is an outdoor and indoor swimming pool and a spa, which is complete with free access to a hot tub, herbal tea room and fitness room. The 4-star Hôtel Ermitage offers soundproofed rooms and suites with flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi internet access. Most of them have a loggia or balcony with views of the lake of the large park. Hôtel Ermitage also has 2 restaurants, which serve meals prepared using local ingredients. The piano bar, Le Birdie, presents a musical setting for a relaxing drink near the fireplace. There is also a 4000m² children's resort with indoor and outdoor activities, which is free for all guests aged 3 years and over. Free private parking is possible on site and the free shuttle service can take you to the private golf course, town centre and thermal spas.Show full description
Luxurious. Wonderful SPA facilities. A paradise for families surrounded by lake and mountains, the iconic Hôtel Royal Évian***** offers a different idea of luxury. The extraordinary history of the Hôtel Royal Évian and its exceptional surroundings bestow it its unique character and charm. A jewel among luxury hotels and a holiday destination par excellence for over a century, the Art Nouveau-inspired palace hotel has welcomed personalities from all over the world. Behind its superb façade overlooking Lake Geneva can be found 150 rooms and suites that combine design and elegance with 5-star comfort and incomparable views. As a crowning glory, the prestigious 6th floor suites, which offer private terraces that literally tower over Lake Geneva, are breathtaking! Sitting at the heart of 47-acre grounds filled with centuries-old trees, the grand belle époque hotel is a haven of peace immersed in nature. Within these grounds are bird sanctuaries, beehives and a generous 3,000m2 kitchen garden whose produce, enriched by the passage of the seasons, is found on the menu of the Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant Les Fresques and the La Véranda restaurant, as well as on the Brunch menu when the weather is fine. A royal Kid’s Resort for unforgettable holidays! From 4 months to 17 years, young guests have fun and flourish each day through a programme packed with supervised activities, adapted to each child’s age and preferences, in a dedicated 1,000m2 space surrounded by nature. And in the children's realm, the parents reign…! A trip out on Lake Geneva, a walk in the mountains? Setting foot on the greens at Évian Resort Golf Club or indulging in a moment of total relaxation at evian®SPA? Lounging by the outdoor pool, or perfecting one’s serve on the court? Trying one’s luck at the Casino, exploring neighbouring Switzerland or enjoying a concert at La Grange au Lac? Picking one is all that is needed… and then leaving it to the “Sport and Culture” team who will take care of every little detail.Show full description
Hôtel Royal is a great hotel for families with kids. They offer a baby cot, a bath, a changing table, and a bathrobe for the baby. They also have three different types of pools: an infinity pool, a heated pool, and a warm pool.
Historic. Great location. This hotel is located in the heart of Annency, a few steps from the castle. It offers individually-decorated rooms with views of the canals, the medieval castle or the town. Each air-conditioned guest-room in the 18th-century building has satellite TV, WiFi internet access and a private bathroom. The Palais de l’Isle serves a daily buffet breakfast and guests are invited to relax with a drink in the bar. Guests are also able to purchase snack jars. The Hôtel du Palais de l'Isle is just a few minutes’ walk from Lake Annecy and the cathedral. The property offers discount in the 3 nearby public car parks.Show full description
Hôtel du Palais de l'Isle is a boutique hotel located in the heart of the Old city of Annecy. It is close to all the attractions and points of interest, including the picture perfect spot of Annecy that can be seen when googling the city.
Very stylish. Cosy rooms. Featuring free access to a sauna and hot tub on the terrace, this renovated 20th-century farmhouse is set in the Haute Savoie region. The hotel features a shop selling wines and specialities from the South-West Region of France. A coffee machine, satellite TV and a minibar are standard in each air-conditioned guest room with contemporary decoration. Some rooms feature a private patio. All of the stylish rooms have panoramic views over the mountains. Specialities including cuisine from the Basque Country are served in the restaurant, which has a fireplace. A continental breakfast is prepared daily at Auberge De Maison Rouge and can be served in the room or as a buffet. The hotel also provides a fitness room and free Wi-Fi access upon request. Geneva is 5 km from Auberge De Maison Rouge and on-site private parking is free. Annemasse Train Station is 2 km away.Show full description
Very cosy. Superb breakfast. Boasting pool with a view and views of mountain, Les Chalets de Ludran is a guest house set in a historic building in Viuz-en-Sallaz, 22 km from Rochexpo. This property offers access to a terrace, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can use the sauna and the hot tub, or enjoy garden views. At the guest house, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and oven. Units have a kettle and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, while some rooms also boast a fully equipped kitchen fitted with a dishwasher. At the guest house, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the guest house can enjoy darts on-site, or go cycling or walking tours in the surroundings. Jet d'Eau is 26 km from Les Chalets de Ludran, while St. Pierre Cathedral is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Geneva International Airport, 32 km from the accommodation.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most COSY guest houses in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. It also has a highly rated breakfast.
Lovely property. Great restaurant. Surrounded by private gardens, La Verniaz et ses Chalets is a 17th-century former farmhouse in the heights of Evian with a seasonal private heated pool and tennis court. It is a 5-minute drive from Lake Geneva and a 10-minute walk from Evian Golf Course. Each accommodation features a welcome tray with Evian water, tea and a coffee machine. There is also a minibar, a TV and free WiFi access. Most of the individually styled rooms, apartments and chalets at La Verniaz et ses Chalets have their own private balcony. Our restaurant is open from Wednesday lunch to Sunday lunch. We recommend that you book your table now. Without prior reservation we cannot guarantee your table. Our Bar and its terrace welcome you during the opening hours of the restaurant. Outside opening hours you can contact the reception for your drinks A free cable car that will take you to the city centre can be found 300 metres from the property. Bernex and Thollon Ski Resorts are 20 minutes' drive away, and Les Portes du Soleil Ski Resort is 40 minutes' drive away.Show full description
La Verniaz et ses Chalets is a charming hotel located in Evian, France. The hotel consists of a group of buildings that house the reception, bedrooms, and restaurant, as well as pretty courtyards.
Stunning pool facilities. Situated on the edge of the village, Chalet-Hôtel Neige et Roc, The Originals Relais (Hotel-Chalet de Tradition) offers the opportunity to sample French village life, with the centre and its shops only a short walk away. Owners Françoise & Olivier Deffaugt take pride in welcoming guests to their charming family-run complex. The hotel has all the feel of a traditional Alpine chalet with its exposed timber and extensive use of bright pinewood. Combining authentic style with excellent modern comfort, Chalet-Hôtel Neige et Roc offers all the ingredients for an enjoyable and relaxing stay: refined traditional Savoyard cuisine, comfortable rooms each with a balcony offering views of the valley and mountains, leisure area with indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, fitness room, beauty treatments and massages, a games room (table football, table tennis, pinball), billiard room, cosy bar and a large landscaped garden with heated swimming-pool, tennis courts and a children’s play area.Show full description
Great value. Popular among couples. Hôtel Beauregard, The Originals Relais (Inter-Hotel) is located on the banks of Lake Annecy with panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen TV. Guests can visit castles and museums or enjoy the leisure activities such sailing, water-skiing and canyoning, available in the local area.Charging stations for electric cars are available upon reservation and at a charge at this property. The restaurant at Hôtel Beauregard has a glass terrace overlooking the lake and serves seasonal regional cuisine. Guests can also enjoy a drink in the hotel’s bar. Hôtel Beauregard is just 4 km from the Annecy train station and a 20-minute drive from Annecy-Haute-Savoie airport.Show full description
Beach front location. Friendly staff. With a garden and a heated outdoor swimming pool, Chalet Hôtel La Chaumière is located in the ski resort of Morzine in the Haute-Savoie department. It offers a terrace and free WiFi in public areas. The guest rooms at Chalet Hôtel La Chaumière are individually decorated and have views of the mountains, the garden or the village. Each room includes a TV and facilities for making hot drinks. Regional specialities and children’s menus are proposed in the restaurant and a sweet and salty buffet breakfast with fresh pastries is served every morning. The on-site bar presents a piano. guests can play table tennis at the hotel. Ski passes are available directly on site. Free on-site parking is provided and Cluses Train Station is 29 km away. The hotel is 24 km from Samoëns and 9.5 km from Saint-Jean-d’Aulps.Show full description
Elegant. Friendly staff. Perfectly situated just a stone's throw from the church in the centre of the charming village of Megève, this hotel invites you to discover this traditional area where the marvellous French "art de vivre" is something of a way of life. Occupying an imposing position in the very heart of one of the world's finest resorts, the Hotel Mont Blanc Megève never fails to delight its guests. THE RELAIS restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and serves traditional meals. Guests can enjoy a tea in the afternoon which transforms into a champagne bar in the evening. What's more, the cable cars are situated right next to the hotel so you can set off with your skis already on, to have fun on the snowy slopes! The Pure Altitude Spa offers an indoor pool and hot tub open to the sun, and its four treatment cabins that fit in perfectly with a pure world of ice and snow.Show full description
Featuring pool with a view and views of mountain, Ferme du Ciel is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Samoëns, 42 km from Rochexpo. The bed and breakfast offers a spa experience, with its sauna, hot tub and spa facilities. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the bed and breakfast, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and oven. Some of the units feature a satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Samoëns, like fishing and hiking. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski pass sales point and ski storage space are also available on-site. The nearest airport is Geneva International Airport, 66 km from Ferme du Ciel.Show full description
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