Grand Hotel Des Alpes
A wonderful mix of historic elegance and modern luxury the Grand Hotel des Alpes has been around since 1840 and has been part of the very fabric of this famous alpine town for all those years. From the early days that saw British aristocracy attempting to scale the surrounding peaks, Grand Hotel des Alpes has continued to welcome thrill seeking guests who share a passion for the mountains and the iconic town of Chamonix.
On the ground floor of the hotel there is a wonderful lounge area with a balcony overlooking the river and stunning views of Mont Blanc. The bar is cool and sophisticated space to unwind at the end of the day.
Just a short walk from the Aiguille du Midi cable car and the bustling centre of town this is the perfect location to make the most of the many bars, restaurants, cafes and shops on offer.
The wonderful wellness area opens out onto the hotel gardens with views of the river and surrounding peaks. Equipped with an indoor pool with water jets, a large jacuzzi, a sauna and steam room this is a wonderful place to relax and unwind. As well as massages and beauty treatments guests can rejuvenate themselves with a session of halotherapy comfortably installed in front of a salt wall.
Every day, the Grand Hôtel des Alpes offers guests arriving from a days adventure with a sweet buffet from 4:00 p.m. for afternoon tea and an aperitif buffet (appetizers) from 6.30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The location of the hotel in the heart of Chamonix means there is huge range of restaurants on hand with a variety of cuisines to suit all budgets and tastes. The hotel has also partnered with local restaurants to allow guests to enjoy a food delivery to their room or suite.
What We Like About Grand Hotel Des Alpes
Great location for exploring the site and sounds of Chamonix town
Cool and sophisticated bar with wonderful views of the river and Mont Blanc
Worth Knowing
- Hotel Shuttle Service to the various ski slopes
- Resort tax paid locally and is approximately €2.53 per person, per day
- Please note: L’Aiguille du Midi cable car accesses a viewing platform for pedestrians and the Vallee Blanche glacier itinerary route, which should only be attempted with a local guide.
Features
- Bar
- Fireplace
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Massage
- Complimentary WiFi
- Ski lockers
- Car parking
- Shuttle
- Conference
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry service
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Rooms
Double room 20 sqm minimum size
With a king size bed (possibility to have 2 separate beds). Bathroom with bathtub or shower.
Riverside - Double room 20 sqm minimum size
With a double king size bed (on request, 2 separate beds and the possibility to add a third bed). Bathroom with bathtub.
Mont Blanc -Double room 22sqm minimum size
With a king size bed (possibility to have 2 separate beds). Some of these rooms are large enough to add an extra bed and some of them have a balcony.
Honeymoon
The Honeymoon room is ornamented with wooden beams and old wood, giving it a romantic and magical atmosphere.
A duplex situated on the 6th floor, it is accessible by one flights of stairs from the 5th floor, it is literally at the top of the tower. You will be able to enjoy fully through its porthole like windows the beauty of the surrounding summits.
Brevent - 36sqm Suite
Composed of a double bedroom and a lounge area with convertible sofa (pull out beds). A sliding door separates the bedroom from the living room. This Suite can welcome up to 4 people. Bathroom with balneotherapy bathtub and separate shower.
Mont Blanc Suite - 40 sqm Suite
Composed of a double bedroom and a lounge area with convertible sofa (pull out beds). A sliding door separates the bedroom from the living room.
This Suite can welcome up to 4 people, bathroom with balneotherapy bathtub and separate shower.
Old Tower Suite - 52 sqm chalet style Suite
With a double room and lounge area, Jacuzzi on the bedroom floor, bathroom with shower. The sofa in the living room is convertible and becomes a double bed. This Suite can welcome up to 4 people..
Facilities
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Salt Wall
- Massage and beauty treatments (payable locally)
- Bar with fireplace
- Private indoor parking (€25 per day)
Board Basis
Bed & Breakfast
Resort guide
Chamonix ski weekends
The resort
Resort height - 1,035m
Highest point - 3,840m
Ski areaMont Blanc ski area - 115km of piste in the local area, 410km of piste with Mont Blanc unlimited pass
Slopes
Green runs 12%
Blue runs 42%
Red runs 31%
Black runs 15%
Lifts - 42
Season length - December to April
Resort ratings
Beginners - 2/5
Intermediates - 2/5
Experts - 5/5
Snowboarders - 3/5
Families - 2/5
Après - 4/5
Eating out - 5/5
Charm - 4/5
Scenery - 5/5
Activities
Cross-country skiing | snow shoeing | ice climbing | dog sledding | heliskiing | mountaineering | paragliding | speed riding
Tandem paragliding will cost around the 100€ mark or you could take a sightseeing trip in a helicopter from 75€ per person.
Transfer times
Geneva - 1 hour
Chambery - 1 hour 45 minutes
Chamonix Le Pass (local lift pass)
3 day lift pass from £134
6 day lift pass from £221
Chamonix Mont Blanc area lift pass
3 day lift pass from £141
6 day lift pass from £247
- When booking for 2 or more days the Chamonix Mont Blanc pass includes unlimited skiing in Courmayeur and the Evasion Mont Blanc ski area including Megeve, Saint Gervais and Les Contamines for the duration of your pass. You also get 50% off a Verbier day pass when you buy a 6 day Mont Blanc pass
- Free buses run daily to Megeve from Chamonix Sud station (outside Les Aiglons hotel) - roughly twice in the morning and twice in the afternoon
- There are also daily buses to Courmayeur for 15€ return with a Mont Blanc pass (25€ return without a pass)
- Mont Blanc passes also include a daily Chamonix luge ride, use of the town swimming pool and ice rink, entry to the Alpin museum, the Skyway Monte Bianco in Courmayeur, Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix and use of the Train du Montenvers and the Mer de Glace to visit the glacial caves and old mountain refuge
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