La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix

A large, multi-story building with a grand entrance and a balcony. - La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix (Chamonix-Mont-Blanc)

A spiral staircase with wooden steps and black railings, leading to a mezzanine level with exposed concrete walls and a wooden floor. - La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix (Chamonix-Mont-Blanc)

A room with a bed, a window with a view of snow-covered mountains and trees. - La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix (Chamonix-Mont-Blanc)

Located close to Aiguille du Midi Cable Car, La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix provides concerts and live shows, a terrace and shopping on-site. Hit the slopes at this hotel, offering ski-in/ski-out access, downhill skiing and a ski shuttle. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a massage or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site French cuisine restaurant, La Petite Cuisine, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include snowboarding and volleyball. In addition to a garden and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Spa
Free Wi-Fi
Gym

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 18 - Sept 19

Tomorrow

Sept 19 - Sept 20

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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A modern hotel room with a glass-enclosed shower, a bed with multiple pillows, and a wooden slat wall.

Premium for 2

Very good

Mountain view
18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, a balcony, and a modern design.

Premium for 2+1

Very good

Mountain view
26 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

A modern hotel room with a bunk bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Premium Family Room for 4

Exceptional

25 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a view of greenery through the window.

Access Room for 2

Good

18 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

A compact room with bunk beds, a sofa, and a window with a view of greenery.

Access Friends Room for 4

Very good

18 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

A bunk bed room with a window, a small table with a remote control, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Access Family Room for 6

Exceptional

36 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed, 3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Premium Suite

Mountain view
50 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Room

Sleeps 4

CHAMBRE PREMIUM 2

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

BUDGET FOR 2

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

About the area

Located in Chamonix City Centre, a neighbourhood in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix is in the mountains. Aiguille du Midi Cable Car and Flaine Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mont Blanc. Travelling with kids? Consider Chamonix Ice Rink, or check out an event or a game at Chamonix Olympic Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and ski runs, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and sledging. Visit our Chamonix-Mont-Blanc travel guide

823, Allée Recteur Payot, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 74400

What's nearby

Brevent-Flegere Ski Area
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Chamonix Church
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Centre Commercial Alpina
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Le Brevent Cable Car
3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (XCF-Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Train Station)
8 min walk
Col de Voza Tramway Station
30 min drive
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
69 min drive

Restaurants

Rose du Pont
5 min walk
Café Tartines.
2 min walk
La Potinière
5 min walk
Le Cap-Horn
3 min walk
L’Apres Ski
1 min walk

About this property

La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix

Upscale family-friendly hotel in the city centre
Located close to Aiguille du Midi Cable Car, La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix provides concerts and live shows, a terrace and shopping on-site. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel, which offers ski-in/ski-out access, downhill skiing and a ski shuttle. Indulge in a body treatment, a massage and a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site French cuisine restaurant, La Petite Cuisine, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include snowboarding and volleyball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and an arcade/games room.
Additional perks include:
- An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
- Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
- Smoke-free property, wedding services and evening entertainment
- A porter/bellboy, a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall
- Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 250 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
- Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
- Childcare services, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Ski shuttle nearby
Onsite parking available only on request
Covered parking on site (EUR 25 per day)
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 21 to 24 for adults and EUR 14 to 17 for children
2 bars/lounges
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

Janssen
L'Après Ski Terrasse Bar
La Petite Cuisine

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Bicycle storage
Bicycle tours
Billiards/pool table
Concerts/live shows
Downhill skiing
Evening entertainment
Foosball table
Full-service spa
Games
Gym
Library
Outdoor pool
Shopping
Ski equipment rentals
Ski passes
Ski storage
Ski-in/ski-out access
Snow sports gear
Snowboarding
Table tennis
Volleyball
Yoga classes

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
In-room babysitting
Outdoor pool
Trampoline

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Luggage storage
Water dispenser

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

7 meeting rooms

Outdoors

Garden
In the mountains
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Terrace

Full-service spa

6 treatment rooms
Body scrubs
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Hot tub
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Reflexology
Sauna
Spa open daily
Sports massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
3 accessible parking spaces
Area rugs in public areas
Front entrance ramp
Handrails in stairways (60 centimetre high)
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Lift (119 centimetre wide door)
Pool access ramp on site
Smooth flooring in public areas
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (41 centimetre high)
Wheelchairs on site

Banquet hall
Beaux Arts architecture
Built in 1901
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
Non-plastic drinking straws available
Reusable cups
Smoking not allowed
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Waste recycling policy
Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Entertainment

20-cm smart TV

Connecting rooms available
Heating
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

This property charges a fee for luggage storage before check-in and after check-out.

This property's children's club is open during school vacation periods only.

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 April to 4 May:

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.60 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Deposit is payable by wire transfer and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 21 to 24 for adults and EUR 14 to 17 for children
Covered self-parking fee: EUR 25 per day
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Pool access available from 10 AM to 8 PM

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Frequently asked questions

Does La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10 AM to 8 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix?

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix on 18 Oct 2026 start from €105, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix?

Self-parking is available for EUR 25 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out hotel in Chamonix City Centre is within a 15-minute walk of Brevent-Flegere Ski Area and Aiguille du Midi Cable Car, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Planards Adventure Park and Centre Commercial Alpina are also within 5 minutes. Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (XCF-Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Train Station) is 8 minutes by foot and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.6

13 Jun 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved the chilled atmosphere, the best breakfast buffet ever and location perfect for town centre. Want to come back

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

11 Sept 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This hotel was perfect. I had planned to hike the tour de Mont Blanc but injured myself. The hotel is in a great location and you can easily walk to the main street in Chamonix or access trail heads close by. I definitely enjoyed the pool with its amazing views of the Aiguille du Midi and Mont Blanc. You get a Mountain View from every room in this hotel. I went in early September so the days were pretty warm, but the evenings were cool and you just could leave your windows open all day and night and it was comfortable. Everything was very clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. This was my first trip out of the United States and I found the entire area of Chamonix and surrounding areas, it was easy to communicate with others because everyone spoke English. There are so many great restaurants and cafés and pastry shops all in the area as well. I’ll definitely come back to this hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

12 Apr 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location with stunning views and great atmosphere

Clean room, friendly courteous staff, great location, fantastic outdoor pool, lively indoor and outdoor bar.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

1 Jun 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had a fantastic stay at La Folie Douce in Chamonix. The location is excellent—just a short walk from the town centre and with easy access to the slopes, making it the perfect base for exploring the area. The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay, with great facilities and a lively atmosphere. The rooms were comfortable, and the overall experience exceeded our expectations. What really made our stay special was the staff. Every member of the team was friendly, welcoming, and incredibly helpful throughout our visit. They always went out of their way to assist with any questions or requests and made us feel genuinely valued as guests. Now that we have stayed at this hotel in Chamonix we wouldnt go to another one and would highly recommend La Folie Douce to anyone visiting Chamonix.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely hotel. Location is great - downtown and walkable to train and bus. Pool was fantastic!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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Internet

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Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

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Policies

Check-in

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Special check-in instructions

Renovations and closures

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

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Optional extras

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