La Folie Douce Hotel, Chamonix, France

• The Savoy lift is less than a minutes walk away (giving access to the Brévant and Flégère ski area) and the ski-in/ski-out access means reaching both slopes and resort centre are just moments away.

One of the biggest names in après ski has decided to push the boundaries and open a hotel!

Reinventing the Savoy Palace from the inside out, the Folie Douce Hotel will bring it's eclectic mix of hospitality and entertainment to a permanent position in Chamonix.

Hitting the slopes couldn't be easier, the Savoy lift is less than a minutes walk away (giving access to the Brévant and Flégère ski area) and the ski-in/ski-out access means reaching both slopes and resort centre are just moments away.

What about the world famous après we hear you say? No less than the best with après daily from 5-8pm at the After Mountain Party Bar. DJs, dancers, singers and musicians are all on the menu and we are sure this Folie flagship will not disappoint!

If you need a break from the party, take advantage of the large spa with sauna and steam room plus the outdoor pool with fabulous views across to Mont Blanc- Yoga classes are also available for the ultimate mind and body detox.

Bar Janssen offers a laid back vibe with an extensive cocktail menu, there's also a children's club (pay locally 4-12yrs) which includes everything from ski tuition, movie nights and mountain excursions.

Primarily offered on a bed & breakfast basis, there's opportunity to explore Chamonix by night and enjoy the fabulous range of restaurants on offer. Alternatively, half-board meals are available to pre-book and can be taken in the Le Petite Cuisine, offering a mixed menu of Savoyard and Italian food. There are 2 additional restaurants on site, La Fruitiere is a traditional french gourmet restaurant or Le Kiosque which offers quick and delicious street food (both pay locally).

There are two grades of rooms available, 3* Access rooms and 4* Premium rooms (spa access included).

• La Folie Douce hosts a children's club for ages 4-12 years. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities from ski lessons to movie nights and excursions on the mountain - book and pay locally.

• 2 Bars
• Lounge area
• Spa with outdoor pool, sauna and steam room (€9 per adult/€5 per child per day for Access rooms)
• Fitness room
• Parking (€10 per day)
• Ski lockers with heated boot warmers
• Après ski music from 5-8pm daily

Local Fees and Taxes

• Resort Tax

• No. of interconnecting rooms: 0
• Annex:
• Official rating: 4

There are 248 rooms in the Folie Douce Hotel.

Rooms in the Folie Douce Hotel are split between 3* Access rooms and 4* Premium rooms.

Access rooms are compact (18m2) and simply furnished. Each have shower rooms with WC and satellite TV

• Twin/double bedrooms (A2- please request) can sleep 1-2
• Quad rooms (B4) are are the same size with 3 bunk beds and a sofa pull out bed to sleep 3-4

Premium rooms include spa access and have additional facilities including a telephone, tea and coffee making facilities, fridge and hairdryer. The design and furnishings have an extra level of Folie pizzazz.

• Twin/double bedrooms (please request -18m2 - C2) can sleep 1-2
• Superior bedrooms (26m2 - D3) can sleep 2-3 with a convertible sofa bed
• Family rooms (28m2 - E4) have twin or double bedroom (please request) with bunk beds in the entrance suitable for children up to 11 years

Bedroom facilities

• Availability of a cot
• Cable or satellite programmes
• Family rooms (sleeps 4+)
• Room safe
• Telephone

Accessibility

• Lift accessible: No
• Lift serves all floors: No
• Access ramp: No

• Hot and cold buffet breakfast with option to upgrade to half board

• Dress code for restaurants:
  • Casual
• Breakfast service:
  • Hot and cold breakfast buffet
• Dinner service:
  • 3 courses with choice of each course
  • Option to upgrade to La Fruitiere restaurant (arrange locally, €26 credit towards meal when pre-booking half board)
  • Christmas and New Year gala dinners included (on half board)

Board basis options available

• Bed & Breakfast

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

• Vegetarians