About this property
Open since 1930, the Hotel Des Lacs welcomes guests in both winter and summer and offers quality accommodation in a family atmosphere. Located just 1.5 kilometres from the centre 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Leon
United Kingdom“Great location, quieter than the Centre of town but easily walkable or using the buses / trains.” - Aigars
Switzerland“It’s a great location - very close to the city centre but far enough to hear no noise. The breakfast buffet was also really nice.” - Chris United Kingdom“Location looking across to Mont Blanc from my room. Free parking.”
Sultan
Kazakhstan“beautiful hotel to stay! very simple, but splendid! the location is really good, 5 minutes to the train station! there are cafes and pubs near! thank you!”- Lisa
Australia“The property was clean and comfortable. It has the most beautiful view, a UK style hotel next door serving good food and 10 min walk to free train to visit the Alps. Cannot go wrong with a stay here away from the main tourist town. Would recommend.” - Nick United Kingdom“The hotel was perfect for us. We had two rooms as our base for skiing in Les Houches. The staff were always friendly and engaging. The hotel's located about a 20 minute walk from Chamonix, which was fine for us as we walked in each evening. Les...”
- Enrico United Kingdom“Cosy hotel with incredible views of Aiguille du Midi and Mont Blanc. Rooms are simple but extremely functional and great value for money. Free parking is extremely convenient and we used the car to visit different resorts. Breakfast is simple but...”
Anirban
India“Location and the ease of checkin was excellent. Just around 15min walk from the hustle of the city centre. Small place but cozy and they also provide guest pass that allows you discount on travel passes around the city. Small but tidy rooms, all...”- Paul United Kingdom“The hotel was superb. Located near to bus stops and station taking you into Chamonix. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this hotel”
- Iliescu
Romania“The room was clean and the cleaning team was always prompt. Breakfast was simple, but had all the necessities. The employees were helpful and communicative. Also, the view! Highly recommend!”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please inform Hotel des Lacs in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
