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About the Hotel
823, Allee Recteur Payot,
Chamonix,
France,
74400,
Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
La Folie Douce Hotel Chamonix blends vibrant hospitality with a stunning view of Mont Blanc. It features 250 uniquely designed rooms and a variety of dining experiences. The hotel offers a dynamic après-ski atmosphere in a historic Belle Epoque setting, located just steps from the Savoy Ski Lift.
Location
Conveniently situated opposite the Savoy Ski Lift, the hotel is a two-minute walk from Chamonix's center. A free shuttle service to other ski areas in the region is available, and the property is easily accessible from major transportation hubs within an hour from Geneva airport.
Rooms
The hotel provides 250 rooms categorized into Premium, Access, and hostel-style options, all offering impressive views of Mont Blanc or the Aiguille range. Premium rooms are equipped with contemporary furnishings and elegant bathrooms, while family-friendly options are spacious enough for up to six guests. Some rooms feature bunk beds, accommodating larger groups comfortably.
Eat & Drink
Dining at La Folie Douce includes diverse offerings such as the chic bistronomic restaurant La Fruitière, serving high-quality barbecue dishes, and the cozy Le Mayen, which specializes in traditional Alpine cuisine. The lively Janssen cocktail bar and La Petite Cuisine focus on a convivial atmosphere and serve generous portions, ensuring a delightful culinary experience.
Leisure & Business
Leisure options include the Feel Good Club Sports & Spa, featuring an outdoor pool, sauna, hammam, and various wellness treatments. The hotel also provides ample spaces for business events, equipped to host up to 250 participants, catering to both leisure and corporate needs.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Breakfast Bliss!
The breakfast spread was the best we've ever experienced, with a vast selection that kept us coming back for more!view full review
Relaxing Spa Day
The spa offered reasonably priced massages, and the sauna and pool provided a perfect retreat after a long day.view full review
Perfect Family Setup
Our family room was beautifully designed with individual bunks for the kids, making it a fun and functional space.view full review
Kid-Friendly Fun
The hotel had a lovely atmosphere with plenty of activities for the children to enjoy, making our stay memorable.view full review
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Locker room
Ski to door
Ski storage
Elevator
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
Fitness center
Ski school
Hiking
Badminton
Table tennis
Yoga class
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Services
Paid shuttle service
Housekeeping
Ski equipment rental
Dry cleaning
Ski pass vendor
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour
Dining
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Dinner
Packed lunches
Special diet menus
Business
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
Cribs
Board games
Children's menu
Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
Heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Night club
Sun terrace
Garden area
Spa & wellness center
Sauna
Turkish bath
Jacuzzi
Beauty treatment
Massage
Pool with view
Room features
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Location
823, Allee Recteur Payot,
Chamonix,
France,
74400,
Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Map view
street view
823, Allee Recteur Payot,
Chamonix,
France,
74400,
Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
City landmarks
100 Place de l Aiguille du Midi Mont Blanc
Aiguille du Midi
3400 ft
100 Place de l Aiguille du Midi Mont Blanc
Step Into the Void
3500 ft
35 Place de la Mer de Glace Mont Blanc
Montenvers Tram
2700 ft
351 Chemin du Pied du Grepon
Chamonix Amusement Park
3600 ft
100 Place de l'Aiguille du Midi
Compagnie du Mont Blanc
3500 ft
29 Route Henriette d'Angeville
MONT-BLANC Natural Resort
2100 ft
Store
Carrefour Market Chamonix
3200 ft
Night club
Chamonix Amnesia Club
2400 ft
41 - 49 Place Edmond Desailloud
concierge mont blanc
2500 ft
Chemin des Planards
3000 ft
Mountain
Tunnel du Mont-Blanc
1.7
mi
Chemin de fer du Montenvers
1.0
mi
Lac des Gaillands
1.2
mi
Route des Gaillands
Adventure Park
1.2
mi
Ski Elevator
La Flegere Ski Lift
1.4
mi
Ski Area
Brevent
1.5
mi
Col du Brevent
1.5
mi
Ski Elevator
Le Brevent Ski Lift
2.1
mi
Nearby
Church
Eglise Saint-Michel de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
800 ft
Museums
Musee Espace Tairraz
700 ft
Museums
Le Musee Alpin
1500 ft
Casinos
Chamonix Casino
1300 ft
Reserve naturelle des Aiguilles Rouges
500 ft
Grand Balcon Nord
2600 ft
Store
Super U
800 ft
53 Galerie Alpina
Magasin Cocktail Scandinave Chamonix
800 ft
Montroc - Vallorcine
Chemin Des Diligences
500 ft
Casino Shop
900 ft
141 Rue du Dr Paccard
Mammut Store
1500 ft
Restaurants
La Caleche
1100 ft
18 Rue du Docteur Paccard
Chalet 4810 pepites et gourmandises
600 ft
191 rue Joseph Vallot
Canailles
1000 ft
350 rue Joseph Vallot
Cote Macarons
800 ft
136 Rue Joseph Vallot
Le Bistro D'Olivier
1000 ft
350 rue Joseph Vallot
Le Comptoir Vin sur Vin
700 ft
97 rue Joseph Vallot
Munchie
1000 ft
87 Rue des Moulins
Neapolis
1000 ft
79 Galerie Alpina
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
70%
liked the hotel and would stay again
7.0/10
Very good
Rooms
6.1
Location
7.6
Service
7.8
Dining
6.8
Guest reviews
7.0/10
based on 9 review
8.0
8.0/10based on 3737 review
John
United States of America,
May
2024
5.2/10
The hotel room was good, but if you're looking for a peaceful drink spot, you may want to explore other options. The family access door to the neighboring room caused disturbances from loud neighbors even when closed. The room felt cramped and lacked value for the price paid.
Rooms
5.0
The room was tiny and resembled a student house, falling short of justifying the cost.
Service
6.0
The service was a mix of pleasant and incompetent. Some staff members were super helpful, while others seemed indifferent and provided little guidance.
Location
5.0
The location is not very relaxing, as it's busy and loud. However, it offers easy access to beginner slopes and the main attractions.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was inconsistent, with high prices and difficulties securing a table. However, the quality of the food was exceptional.
Facilities
5.0
The hotel lacks certain essential amenities and maintenance, such as missing lightbulbs and towels.
Sandra
United States of America,
April
2024
6.6/10
My stay at the hotel was a bit of a mixed bag. The rooms had a strong smell of cannabis, which was quite off-putting and affected our overall experience. Additionally, being placed above the disco that operates until 2 am made getting a good night's sleep challenging. On a positive note, the staff were friendly and the lobby and bedroom had a fresh smell due to recent painting.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were filled with the smell of cannabis and situated above the disco. However, the recent painting left a fresh smell in the lobby and bedroom.
Service
8.0
The staff were friendly and made the check-in process easy. They were particularly helpful around the bar area.
Location
7.0
The location of the hotel was convenient, especially for accessing the learner slopes and the main street of Chamonix. However, it was away from the busy bar zone, which may not suit everyone's preferences.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were a bit overpriced for the quality offered. Despite a good selection of food, the high prices made it hard to justify the expenses.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers a variety of facilities catering to different interests and needs, such as a pool and gym facilities. However, the pricing seemed to not always reflect the value provided.
William
United Kingdom,
March
2024
6.6/10
The hotel provided a basic room with minor issues but made up for it with friendly service and great amenities. The location was convenient with lovely views, though some facilities were lacking.
Rooms
5.0
The room was basic, missing some essentials like lightbulbs and towels. Despite promises from the hotel via email, the room was not as premium as expected with a small window.
Service
8.0
The staff were friendly and went out of their way to assist us with various services like dry cleaning, housekeeping, and shuttle arrangements. Communication was excellent.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location in Chamonix was great for exploring the area. The pool and gym facilities provided were a nice touch, offering spectacular views.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was satisfactory with a variety of delicious foods available. The breakfast was good, but not outstanding compared to other options.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were decent, covering essentials like ski lockers and a night lounge bar. However, some amenities were small for a larger hotel.
Frank
United Kingdom,
February
2024
8.2/10
The hotel offers amazing views of the surrounding mountains from its very dark rooms, including family accommodations with separate sleeping quarters for kids. While missing some essentials like lightbulbs and towels, the setting is truly breathtaking. The service was exceptional, with friendly staff except for one mishap during check-in. The location is perfect, right next to the ski lift, making it the best choice in Chamonix for convenience. The dining experience, however, was marred by a lack of seats and malfunctioning machines. Overall, a great value for the facilities provided.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were amazing with views of the surrounding mountains but had some missing essentials like lightbulbs and towels.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional, with friendly staff except for one mishap during check-in.
Location
10.0
The location is perfect, right next to the ski lift, making it the best choice in Chamonix for convenience.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was slightly manic with a lack of seats and non-working machines.
Facilities
8.0
Great facilities provided for the value, but some improvements needed in the dining area.
Phil
United Kingdom,
October
2023
7.4/10
Staying at the hotel was a mixed experience. While the rooms were spacious and comfortable, being above the disco made it noisy, especially with windows open. The service was friendly, but some staff insisted on cleaning despite requests. The location was fantastic, offering easy access to the city center, though the noise from the disco could be a drawback. The dining was enjoyable despite high prices for certain items. Overall, a decent stay with a few hiccups.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were spacious and comfortable but noisy when windows were open due to being above the disco.
Service
7.0
The staff was generally friendly, but some insisted on cleaning despite requests.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location couldn't be any better for access to the city center, but the noise from the disco could be bothersome.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good overall, but certain items were overly expensive.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers a range of facilities but could improve noise insulation from the disco.
Francis
United Kingdom,
October
2023
7.2/10
Despite the email promising we could stay in the same room, I was tired but it was a wonderful addition. The room was basic, not such a premium, with a small window of 100/50 cm.
Rooms
6.0
The room was basic, not as premium as expected, with a small window of 100/50 cm.
Service
7.0
The service went out of their way to assist, although some staff were quite rude.
Location
9.0
The location couldn't be any better, super close to the center with spectacular views.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was amazing, offering everything from fruits to cooked English breakfast, but was completely spoiled by the absence of seats, non-working coffee machine, and juice Automat.
Facilities
The hotel offered a wide range of facilities, such as dry cleaning, housekeeping, and ski equipment hire.
Amy
United States of America,
October
2023
7.4/10
The hotel offers practical rooms ideal for families, although not premium with small windows. The service is outstanding, with staff going out of their way to assist. The location is busy and loud, but it provides great mountain views. The dining experience is pricey with some issues, but the staff and facilities are top-notch.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were basic but practical for families, although not premium. They were not well-prepared initially.
Service
9.0
The service was amazing with staff going out of their way to help, including a complimentary cocktail as an apology. Super helpful!
Location
6.0
The location is busy and loud but offers great views of the mountains.
Dining
7.0
The dining was nice but quite expensive with some issues like seating and non-working machines.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities offer various services like dry cleaning and shuttle options.
Michael
United Kingdom,
August
2023
7.6/10
My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms, while quite compact, matched the pictures and were nice overall. However, they were dark and lacked adequate space, especially for ski clothes. The service was a mix; while the team was apologetic and gave us free cocktails, check-in was a bit chaotic. The location was excellent for accessing town quickly, but bars staff could be more attentive. The dining experience had its highlights with a nice selection but was pricey for what you got. Overall, a mixed experience but with some positive aspects to enjoy.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms, albeit small and lacking space, were nicely decorated and matched the pictures.
Service
8.0
The staff was friendly and accommodating, even offering free cocktails as an apology.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was superb, with a short walk to town and breathtaking views.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were good but on the pricey side given the value. However, the food was nicely prepared.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory, offering necessary services for guests.
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