The 10 most beautiful hotels in Haute-Savoie

1. Armancette, Saint-Gervais | Relaxation and cocooning

Open all year round in the heights of Saint-Gervais, the 5-star hotel Armancette is an upscale, friendly and relaxed establishment that offers the double benefit of access to the huge Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area and a quiet, authentic village to return to at the end of the day. In the peaceful hamlet of Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce, the hotel is just 100 metres from a ski lift, and in summer, hiking and mountain biking are on your doorstep.

This Haute Savoie hotel is distinguished by its sober, uncluttered decor, with wooden furniture in the rooms and rare marble from all five continents in the bathrooms. Built on the site of a former bakery, L'Armancette is home to a tea/pastry room that still offers bread, viennoiseries and fine cakes made by the in-house baker for hotel guests and village residents. The gastronomic restaurant La Table d'Armante offers an open kitchen and a short menu, inviting you to discover Alpine flavors revisited in "natural" recipes.

What are the rooms like? The 19 rooms are all different, but all share the same use of parquet flooring, cozy carpets, fur plaids and huge, ultra-comfortable beds, as well as furnished balconies - a modern reinterpretation of mountain style without the heaviness. The hotel also offers three large, upscale chalets just up the hill: Aster & Spa, Carline and Silène.

Why do we love them? The huge spa, given the size of the hotel, which can be used by guests at no extra charge. It boasts an indoor/outdoor pool as well as two outdoor Jacuzzis and one indoor granite one, plus a hammam, sauna and three treatment rooms. The highlight is the sun terrace with deckchairs overlooking Mont Blanc. Guests can also take advantage of the cosy library with board games, and store their equipment in the warmth of the ski room.

Good to know? The Club Enfant de l'Armancette welcomes children from 4 to 10 years of age for a truly relaxing experience.

Armancette
19 keys from €769 per night in winter a single room "Mont-Joly".
4088 Route de Saint-Nicolas 74170 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

2. Hôtel Royal, Évian-les-Bains | The luxury of rejuvenation

Dedicated from its inauguration in 1909 to King Edward VII of England, the Hôtel Royal Evian has since welcomed many other members of the gotha. The quintessence of French luxury, this completely renovated 5-star luxury hotel offers a perfect blend of Belle Époque charm and modern design. From the listed frescoes by Gustave Jaulmes to the 1,500 works of contemporary art, not forgetting the view over Lake Geneva, the eye is captivated everywhere. This authentic setting is complemented by a vast Evian Source Spa and no fewer than three restaurants, including a Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant and bar.

Good to know? Golfers, the legendary Evian Resort Golf Club is just a stone's throw away, offering 2 sublime courses between lake and mountains.

Hôtel Royal - Evian Resort
150 rooms and suites. From €433 per night for a Séjour room with park view.
960 Avenue du Léman 74500 Neuvecelle

3.Le Chalet Zannier | Luxury, design and intimacy in Megève

An authentic Alpine-style chalet, Chalet Zannier combines simplicity and conviviality: pure decor, natural materials, discreet luxury. The 12 rooms and suites of this 5-star boutique hotel, Megève's most exclusive, offer minimalist design, great comfort and breathtaking mountain views. For gourmets, the restaurant and wine bar La Ferme de mon Père promise a true culinary experience. Finally, the beautiful spa area with indoor pool invites you to unwind.

Good to know? Chalet Zannier offers a concierge service to organize ski lessons and other mountain sports activities for the whole family, down to the smallest detail.

Hôtel Zannier Le Chalet
12 rooms and suites. From €778 per night for a Deluxe Room
367 Route du Crêt 74120 Megève

4. Auberge du Père Bise - Jean Sulpice | Fine dining on Lake Annecy

A world-renowned gastronomic landmark, the Auberge du Père Bise has been taken over by two-Michelin-starred chef Jean Sulpice to write a new chapter. In this mountain setting on the shores of Lake Annecy, the chef welcomes you to his gastronomic table or to the 1903 bistro - a nod to the year of the auberge's birth - to discover his revisited local cuisine. The decor of this beautiful 5-star Relais & Châteaux residence is inspired by the waves of nearby Lake Annecy: Savoy blue stone on the floor, duck-blue paintings on the walls, like an invitation to swim.

Good to know? For a romantic getaway, opt for the 80 m² suite n°18, with its sumptuous four-poster bed, wooden terrace with private Jacuzzi and privileged view of the lake.

L'Auberge du Père Bise - Jean Sulpice
23 rooms and suites. From €373 per night in a Classic Room.
303 Route du Crêt 74290 Talloires-Montmin

5. Les Chalets Hôtel de la Croix-Fry, Manigod | A perfume of authenticity

The history of Les Chalets-Hôtel de la Croix-Fry goes back 82 years, to the 4th generation of the Veyrat family. While grandson Marc took off to become a three-star chef in his own restaurant, Marie-Ange Guelpa-Veyrat, his sister, took over the reins of the future 4-star hotel in 1981. This alpine chalet is a showcase for Savoyard gastronomy and folk art. From the décor based on antiques and alpine knick-knacks to the sheepskins and large fireplaces, everything here retains a hint of authenticity. La Table de Marie-Ange gives pride of place to fresh local seasonal produce. Alpine herbs are even used in the spa massages.

Good to know? The 12 chalets scattered around the hotel can accommodate from 2 to 10 people, for a completely independent stay.

Chalets Hôtel de la Croix-Fry
9 rooms and suites and 12 chalets. From €275 per night for two people in a double room.
Route du Col 74230 Manigod

6. Hotel Mont-Blanc Chamonix, Haute-Savoie

This Belle Époque hotel, completely renovated by Sybille de Margerie, has retained its refined, elegant atmosphere. Ideally located in a quiet street, it is the closest 5-star hotel to Chamonix town center, where there is no shortage of ideas for escapades: the Mer de Glace, the "pas dans le vide", the Aiguille du Midi, legendary off-piste skiing such as the Vallée Blanche for the more adventurous... not to mention the 163 km of skiable terrain.

The Mont-Blanc Chamonix hotel has 8 room categories, from standard rooms to the vast 100 m² penthouse suite under the roof. Each category has its own special features: private sauna, balcony, bath in an "ice cube"... The decor is a subtle blend of Alpine style and French chic, combining beautiful materials and soft colors with the latest technologies. A remarkable luxury hotel in Haute-Savoie, in the heart of an emblematic resort.

Gastronomy? Chef Mickey Bourdillat of Le Matafan draws his inspiration from the surrounding Alps, but also from Italy and the Mediterranean basin. Having worked in some of France's finest Michelin-starred restaurants, he now devotes himself to a more accessible cuisine based on fine produce, precise cooking and gourmet combinations. The result? An enthusiastic, chef's bistro-style dining experience that invites sharing and conviviality, and is a favorite with locals. The lounge bar is the place to be at any time of day, if only to discover the fine selection of champagnes and wines.

Wellness? The 250 m² Spa by Clarins will offer you an exceptional moment dedicated to well-being and beauty, thanks to its numerous facilities: hammam, sauna, experience shower and Nordic shower. But above all, Clarins' signature face and body treatments, as well as massages such as the "Massage Haute Montagne Spécial Ski". When it comes to fitness, you can choose between the high-tech equipment in the fitness room and the 14-metre outdoor swimming pool, heated in summer and winter alike.

Hotel Mont-Blanc Chamonix
41 keys from €421 per night
62 Allée du Majestic 74400 Chamonix

7. Les Granges d'en Haut, Les Houches | Off the beaten track

Les Granges d'en Haut, a 5-star hotel residence in the Deep Nature Resorts network, promises a stay in touch with nature. Its fourteen self-contained chalets, immersed in the tranquility of the finest Alpine peaks, offer breathtaking views of the Mont-Blanc range from their private terraces. This living space is complemented by a 100% alpine bistronomic restaurant, La Table des Granges, and a spa with a mineral ambience, offering signature treatments using the company's line of remineralizing cosmetics.

Good to know? If you dream of being "alone in the world", the Praz Dru chalet-refuge, accessible only by snowshoes, skis or the little cogwheel train, is for you.

Les Granges d'en Haut
14 independent chalets. From €977 per night for a four-person chalet.
1000 Route des Chavants 74310 Les Houches

8. Hotel Mil8, Avoriaz | Family first!

Perched at an altitude of 1,800 m - hence its name - the Mil8 is Avoriaz's new 4-star boutique hotel, borrowing its atypical architecture from the illustrious resort, including typical tavaillon balconies. Its ideal location next to the Portes du Soleil, one of the largest ski areas in Haute-Savoie, attracts skiers of all levels and ages. After the effort, the comfort, you can join the restaurant on the ground floor offering gourmet cuisine, the high-altitude bar with nearly 300 French and international vintages, opt for the wellness area that unfolds vertically, for an invitation to let go, or simply warm up by the fireplace in the lobby.

Good to know? As the family is at the heart of the Mil8 concept, the hotel has designed an original games room with a mini climbing wall, table soccer, board games... which is forbidden to parents!

Hotel Mil8 Avoriaz
42 rooms and suites. From €587 per night.
241 Rue des Traineaux, 74110 Morzine

9. Le Cerf Amoureux, Cordon-Combloux | Just like home

Here, light woods, soft colors, antique and contemporary furniture coexist to give this traditional chalet a warm atmosphere. Its 11 rooms and suites spread over two floors can accommodate 33 guests, making it the ideal venue for family, friends or business gatherings in Haute-Savoie. The living space revolves around the large central fireplace, the ideal place to gather in the lounge or at the bar. In addition to "classic" sporting activities such as skiing and hiking, Le Cerf Amoureux offers a wide choice of original experiences such as paragliding and rafting in summer, or dog sledding, ice climbing and dinner in a yurt in winter!

Good to know? Le Cerf Amoureux has a cinema equipped with comfortable armchairs for evenings devoted to the 7th Art.

Hotel Le Cerf Amoureux
11 rooms and suites. The Chalet is rented in its entirety for a minimum of 3 nights.
118 Route de Barthoud 74700 Cordon-Combloux

10. St-Alban Hotel & Spa, La Clusaz | 100% wood, 100% unique

Built entirely of wood, the St-Alban is certainly one of the prettiest addresses in La Clusaz, in the heart of the Aravis resort, a 125 km ski area. Opened in December 2018, it offers a complete change of scenery in a private English club atmosphere with French Arts Décoratifs touches and a reception inspired by the film The Grand Budapest Hotel. Rooms have been designed in a restful Scandinavian cocoon style, echoing the Nuxe spa, a 250 m² haven of relaxation and unwinding. Two treatment rooms, a swimming pool, a sensory shower, an ice room with ice fountain and a stunning salt wall in the relaxation room. You can let go.

Good to know? More than 20,000 books are spread throughout the hotel, so there's plenty to keep your mind as well as your body in shape.

St-Alban Hotel & Spa
48 rooms and suites, from €105 per night in a classic room
195 Route de la Piscine 74220 La Clusaz