It has been a few weeks now since my wife and I came back from our stay in Chamonix at the Grand hotel des Alpes and I only just found the time to write this quick review, but this hotel and its staff deserve nothing less.
After a short but gruesome trip from London to Geneva, its was a relief and a pleasure to arrive in this warm and delightful hotel.
Despite our late arrival, we were welcomed with a smile and efficiently taken care of by the night receptionist (a cheerful frenchman with the most amazing english accent I have ever heard!) and, after a swift check-in in the beautifully decorated reception area and a quick nightcap, were taken to our room, beautifully decorated as well (all wood and soft furnishings) where we got a well deserved and quiet rest.
We awoke in the morning to a slight disappointment when we realised that the view on the Mont Blanc from our window was rather limited, but that was the only low point of our stay, quickly forgotten after a lovely breakfast (crispy, freshly cooked pastries and a cup of one of the best expresso we had ever had!).
The day staff was as nice and efficient as the night guy was: They arranged for ski passes and sorted everything we needed to enjoy our short stay.
After spending the day skiing, it was nice to enjoy a drink in the hotel lounge before taking a dip in the swimming pool.
No restaurant in this hotel but, as it states in the brochure, "conveniently located in the centre of Chamonix", so no problem to find a good restaurant. We followed the advice of a lovely italian lady (most of the staff are french and italian, as you would expect) at reception, who booked us a table, and we were glad we did. We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.
Everything was perfect, as short ski breaks go. The staff was always available to tend to our every need or to give us advice on what to do and where to go.
They all did their outmost to make us feel at home, and so we did.
We had a fun, relaxing time in Chamonix and it all thanks to them.

Stayed one night at Grand Hôtel des Alpes in Chamonix in April – and enjoyed every single minute of it. The hotel is located on the main pedestrian street – in the middle of Chamonix – close to everything you want to be close to. I’m sure it must be one of Chamonix finest places to stay. The atmosphere is so peaceful and you truly feel like home. The staff are doing everything they can to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. I checked in late, and since the hotel doesn’t offer any roomservice – one of the staff-members offered to go next door to get me a hamburger. Super service! The breakfast-area and buffet was also amazing. They even have M&Ms for breakfast, if you’re up for sweets Beautiful paintings on the wall and very quiet. Loved it! You should also check out the sauna and pool. They both have a really private feel to it. I’ll be back again if I ever go back to Chamonix – for sure.

We stayed for a week just before the skiiing 'season' started. Our room was spacious, quiet, warm and well equiped. We particularly enjoyed the breakfasts (arguably expensive at 20 euro pp), but well worth it - note the hotel does not offer dinner. The facilities included a great indoor pool as well as a large steam room and sauna. All were enjoyed after the cold days out. The staff were very helpful and were keen to help suggest/organise things to do. Their English was much better than my French!

We have just returned from a stay at this hotel while skiing in Chamonix for 8 days. It was a great experience - beautiful lobby and room, very good facilities(pool etc), wonderful service. In particular, the staff are very helpful. For example, we wanted to have breakfast at 7 each morning but it begin officially at 7.30. After we explained this, they let us eat at 7 each day. The staff also all speak English to a very high standard. Recommended whole heartedly.