Open since 1930, the Hotel Des Lacs welcomes guests in both winter and summer and offers quality accommodations in a family atmosphere. Located just a mile from the center of Chamonix, near the lake of Gaillands, the hotel provides the perfect base for skiers and mountain lovers alike as the mountains and ski slopes are easily accessible from the hotel. All 23 guestrooms have been recently renovated to offer guests comfortable living spaces. Some rooms offer wonderful views of the natural setting surrounding the hotel. Guests are welcome to relax on the hotel’s sunny terrace which faces Mont Blanc and enjoy a drink from the bar. Wi-Fi internet access is available in the hotel. There are also free buses and trains that offer direct access to the ski slopes.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Chamonix, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.6

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
3 twin beds
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
7.0
Low score for Chamonix
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Karrie
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Lovely hotel with fantastic staff. Room was not big but tidy and bright with a nice balcony. Great quiet location in a beautiful spot.
  • Oliver
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice little hotel, a little dated but perfectly fine for us. Views across to the mountains from the room a nice touch. The owners were lovely, and the hotel itself was pretty quiet and made a good base at the end of the day. Rooms are on the...
  • Candice
    Canada Canada
    Very cute and quaint. The family run hotel was perfect. Clean room with comfortable mattress, high speed internet, great views from the room of the small lake and Mont Blanc. The family that runs it was so helpful and kind. Would recommend.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel des Lacs

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Skiing
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Skiing
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Hotel des Lacs takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Hotel des Lacs accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Hotel des Lacs of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Hotel des Lacs

    • Hotel des Lacs is 1.1 miles from the center of Chamonix. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Hotel des Lacs offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Skiing

    • Check-in at Hotel des Lacs is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at Hotel des Lacs include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Twin
      • Quad

    • The prices at Hotel des Lacs may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.