Hôtel de L'Arve by HappyCulture

This hotel is in a perfect location in Chamonix. Only about 1 block from the main area, but far enough away so that it's quiet and peaceful. Super close to the restaurants and bars but not on top of them. Located right on the river, with a nice courtyard to sit in and enjoy the scenery. It's an older hotel, with no air conditioning, but very nicely maintained and clean. They have a water filling station in the lobby and cake as well for the guests. We were there during the race and there was a lot of activity at the hotel and in town. Everyone at the hotel was so nice! From check-in to departure, I had a lot of questions and they patiently answered every one of them. I wish I could remember their names, but Ophelie (?) at check-in was super nice. Another front desk individual helped with restaurant recommendations and which launderette to go to. I'm already planning on coming back in 2 years to run one of the races, and will definitely stay here again. One tip: spend the extra money to get one of the balcony rooms overlooking the river. It would probably help cool the room at night. We were there when the heat wave was on and that would help with the temperature. Overall a great visit!

This rustic hotel is in a good location on the edge of town close to all the shops and restaurants. It had a cute garden area where you could sit beside the river and watch the world go by. The rooms are spacious enough and bed comfortable - no air con meant sleeping with the windows open which resulted in a few mozzie bites. Also our bathroom door kept sticking so we had to leave it open at all times..... Hot water also took a good 5mins to come through for the shower. Service could be a bit haphazard apart from Sam who was amazing - this lady is everything you want in front of house in your hotel. Price point was OK so would recommend.

Lovely hotel and staff, very welcoming and accommodating. The hotel is well located and central, with lots of amenities, and a cute little patio overlooking the river - the perfect place to enjoy the morning coffee or a drink in the evening. They also serve a nice breakfast, which was very reasonably priced. Overall, a wonderful stay!

A hotel right next to the city centre. We walked from the train station Chamonix Mont Blanc to here. The room is spacious and clean. Nice bathroom actually has a bath tub, not that we plan to use it but still. The staff is friendly and speaks English. There is a free coffee and tea machine at reception. You can book for Sauna and fitness stuff ( I suppose gym) and wall climbing (after completing the Tour du Mont Blanc why not). The location is great. The view from our balcony is so cool.

Our stay at this hotel in the French Alps was a great experience. The location couldn’t have been better, with easy access to everything we needed and incredible views of the mountains from the balcony. Waking up to that scenery each morning was a highlight of the trip. The staff was fantastic—friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help. They made the experience feel personal, whether it was offering recommendations or just making sure everything was running smoothly. Breakfast was solid, with a good selection to start the day off right. The rooms were definitely on the smaller side, but they were well-designed and had everything we needed. They may not have been the most spacious, but they were refined, clean, and comfortable. What really stands out about this place is the value for what you get. It’s not a five-star luxury hotel, and it doesn’t claim to be, but it offers a really nice stay with great service at a fair price. The combination of quality accommodations, a welcoming atmosphere, and an unbeatable location makes it a great choice. If you’re looking for a well-run hotel in the French Alps with amazing views and a friendly, comfortable vibe, this is a great option. We’d definitely stay here again.

An absolutely amazing stay here. Booked this as it was reasonably priced so our expectations were not that high, but we were so impressed. The room was spacious, clean and the bed was so comfortable. Bathroom was huge- with a bath! Ideal after skiing. Breakfast was perfect with lovely views too. Complimentary water, coffee, juices all day & even cakes in the afternoon was such a nice touch. & finally the staff were so so nice and helpful, especially Samar who helped us so much with booking excursions and giving us advice for our trip. Her English is brilliant and she went above and beyond to accommodate us!|Would definitely stay again.

Great location; Dilapidated property. The hotel is located in a very central area close to transit, shops and restaurants, and the staff is friendly. The view from the room and from the garden of the hotel was nice. They have a dedicated parking lot on the property which is also nice to have. . . . . . . We stayed in Room 35 on the first floor for 5 nights. The room was small / tight with limited space to store luggage. Lights from the street bothered us at night. It was hot; we were forced to keep the balcony door (and curtains) open at night. A fan was provided on day 2 after having words with the front desk. There was no room available on a higher floor during our stay despite our request when making the reservation. . . . . . . . . . The toilet was stand alone but without a sink. We had to walk out of the toilet around the corner to the bathroom to wash our hands. The center of the floor in the toilet area felt soft and uneven under our feet; we were afraid it might fall through if we stepped on it - stressful! . . . . . . Water pressure in the shower was a trickle and the water temperature changed at random, on its own, without touching the controls. There were just 2 electrical outlets where we could charge our devices - one near the sink in the bathroom and one behind the bedside table that was hard to get to. We had to climb up on the desk to unplug the TV from behind and plug in the fan; it was either the fan or the TV, but not both. Carpets in the dimly-lit hallways looked old, stained and dirty. Our balcony had dirty broken / uneven tiles that made it easy to lose balance if one wasn't careful. Breakfast was mediocre at best; nothing warm; just lots of processed foods - boxed cereal, bottled juices, bottled spreads, bread, and a coffee machine. They had some local cheese, honey and some whole fresh fruit. We expected much better from a 3-star hotel, especially one that was recommended to us on Rick Steves' forum. A very disappointing stay for us, unfortunately. . . . . . . . . . . EDIT: We did ask for a room on a higher floor at the time of checking in. I did mention to the front desk that we had requested that at the time of the reservation. We were told that a room, similar to the type we had booked, was not available on a higher floor for the entire duration of our 5 day stay. They were willing to give us a room of a lower category on a higher floor. Yes, there was a heat wave; not much anyone can do about that. But when the gentleman who checked-in right AFTER us got a fan and we did not, despite asking for one well in advance, (at the time of making a reservation), it, then, becomes an issue. When we had words with the front desk, a fan was promised on day 2. It was given to us when we ASKED for it again on day 2; it was not placed in our room automatically by housekeeping on day 2. There are air-conditioned hotels in Megeve, France, including The Four Seasons (5 star); I wish we had known that sooner! To us, the breakfast, stay (room) and service at this property felt comparable to a $80 - $130/night (points for location) stay; at $435/night (Euro1860/5 nights) we expected better - much better. We know what a GOOD 3-star hotel, especially one at this price point, looks like and feels like, and the kind of breakfast they serve. We came from one and it was fabulous! This property is NOT it. Do better.

What a great stay! We would highly recommend the hotel. It is great value for money for a clean central quiet hotel. The staff were helpful and kindly let us store our bags whilst we went away for a 3 day ski trip and even let us use the shower in the sauna at the end of the trip. We hope to come back next year!

Me and my husband visited Chamonix and stayed in this cosy and neat hotel.. All the staff are so accomodating.. The room was so clean and tidy and we also got a room with a view of Mont Blanc.. The 3 nights and 2 full days is not enough i must say for this wonderful place.. And of course Hotel L'Arve the best place to stay if you come to Chamonix, France.

Overall this was a wonderful hotel. The location was great. It was walking distance to all the shops, restaurants and bars. It was also right next to the river which was a beautiful and they provide bikes so residents can ride around the town. They also have a billiards table and a foosball table in their game room. Regarding their rooms, I loved the fact that they have windows that you can open. We opened all the windows at night and enjoyed the mountain air and the rushing sound of the river. The room was a nice size and their was a day bed if you are travelling with a child. The one negative about this place is that the bed had springs. I'm used to the memory foam mattresses. Overall a great place!

You know the feeling when you book a random hotel and you end up being very satisfied? Well that's how we felt there! Booked a superior room for 2 nights and it was awesome! Great location (30 sec walk from the Main Street), free car park, nice people, renovated room and quite cheap if you don't book during the holidays. Definetly recommend this place for a comfortable and romantic trip in Chamonix!