Independent Great Alpine Road hotels

"The room was comfortable with a spectacular view of the lake and surrounding mountains. "

"Lovely rooms, very easy to control the temperature. Beautiful view of the lake. Very nice bakery downstairs. Very short walk to the old town. "

"Great place! Would highly recommend!"

"I would say this is a reallt good location and good size for a family of 4. We all really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back here"

"The amenities here are amazing! The beach is beautiful, the pools are incredible. A highlight was eating room service breakfast in the sun on the east facing terrace. 10/10"

"Very clean spacious room with a fantastic view. The staff were very friendly helpful and efficient, partularly Chiara. "

"Lovely place amazing staff"

"Very clean room! Staff were very nice and accommodating. Loved the breakfast, so glad we added that on. Very easy to take the bus in Chamonix center and to any ski areas. "

"We stayed at La Folie Douce in Chamonix from Thursday to Sunday last week as a family with young children, and we had a great experience. This is clearly a festive hotel, popular with younger guests and couples, but we felt it was also very welcoming to families. Our children had a fantastic time throughout the stay. They loved the game room, which became one of their favorite spots, and we even used the outdoor pool despite the cold weather — the water temperature was perfect and made for a memorable experience. The atmosphere is lively and energetic, yet well managed. Noise was never an issue for us; everything settles down around 10pm, so nights were peaceful and we slept well. The rooms are on the smaller side, but very clean, well maintained, and functional. They accommodated our family comfortably. Service was a highlight. The main desk team was consistently cordial, kind, and proactive, always ready to help with a smile. Food options were also very good. The pizza at the outdoor restaurant was excellent and a big hit with the family. We also dined at Le Petit and ordered pasta — the quality of the food was outstanding. We didn’t use the spa this time, but from what we saw it looks high quality and well designed. Overall, a vibrant and fun hotel that manages to balance a party atmosphere with a family-friendly environment. We would definitely return. "