La Folie Douce Hotel, Chamonix, France

• • Central location in Chamonix
  • 150m to the bus stop
  • 50m to the resort centre
  • 40m to the ski lifts (adjacent)
  • 50m to the nursery slopes and ski school meeting point (adjacent)
  • Ski hire shop in located inside the hotel
  • 150m to the supermarket
  • Ski in / ski out access (snow conditions permitting)

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 its 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 Brévent and Flégère ski area) and the ski-in/ski-out access means reaching both slopes and resort centre are just moments away.

Bar Janssenoffers a laid back vibe with an extensive cocktail menu. Primarily offered on a bed & breakfast basis, giving the opportunity to explore Chamonix by night and enjoy the fabulous range of restaurants on offer. There are three additional restaurants on site,La Fruitiereis a traditional French gourmet restaurant,Le Kiosquewhich offers quick and delicious street food orLe Mayenproviding traditional Savoyard specialities.

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 poolwith fabulous views across to Mont Blanc. Yoga classes are also available for the ultimate mind and body detox.

There are two grades of rooms available: 3* Access rooms (simple and compact dormitory style) and 4* Premium rooms (larger and have a higher standard of furnishings).

• Playroom
• Baby cots are available for free, on request for children between 0 - 1 years
• Children's meals are available in the restaurant
• Babysitting services are available (book and pay locally)
• Kid's Palace Holiday Programme is suitable for children from 4 - 12yrs and is open 17 Dec - 5 Jan 2023 and 4 Feb - 4 Mar 2023 for 6 days a week. Activities include arts and crafts, dancing, yoga, climbing and games in the snow (book and pay locally)
• Evening children's club is also available from 8 - 10 pm (book and pay locally)

• Bar with TV
• Après ski live music from 5 - 8 pm daily
• Lounge area
• Coffee Shop
• Sun terrace with mountain views
• Spa and wellness facilities including outdoor heated swimming pool, sauna and steam room (Free towels provided)
• Fitness room
• Yoga classes (book and pay locally)
• Relaxation room
• Massages and beauty treatments available (book and pay locally)
• Games room
• Heated ski equipment storage room with lockers and boot warmers
• Free Wi-Fi
• Ski shop on site
• Wake up service
• Gift shop
• Shuttle services (book and pay locally)
• Ironing service available (book and pay locally)
• Outdoor car parking (€10 per day pay locally)

This hotel is on a bed & breakfast basis, with the continental buffet having additional hot options.

The hotel have three restaurants to dine in, 'La Petite Cuisine', 'La Fruitiere' is a chic French bistro gourmet restaurant, 'Le Mayen' serving a la carte Savoyard specialities, as well as 'La Piazza' which is a takeaway pizza kiosk.

Half board basis is also available, at a supplement. Dinner will be taken in La Petite Cuisine for a three course dinner, apart from Sundays which will be in La Fruitiere and Wednesdays in Le Mayen. The two special dinners will be two courses and are included in the half board supplement. Dinner is served from 7pm.

• No of restaurants: 3

Board basis options available

• Bed & Breakfast
• Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

• Gluten Free
• Vegetarians

• Special dietary requirements (vegetarian, dairy or gluten free etc.) are available (on request)

• No. of rooms: 250

• No. of buildings: 3
• No. of floors: 5
• No. of interconnecting rooms: 168

Reception

• Concierge service
• Luggage storage available in the reception
• 24 Hour front desk
• Check in time 4pm
• Check out time 11am

• Official rating: 3

Local Fees and Taxes

• Resort tax €2.30 per person, per day (under 18s free of charge) paid locally
• Credit cards accepted (not American Express)

Rooms

Rooms in the Folie Douce Hotel are split between 3* 'Access' rooms and 4* 'Premium' rooms. All room types have mountain views and access to the spa facilities are included.

Access rooms are compact and simply furnished. All rooms have shower, WC, bed linen, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and cable / satellite TV with English speaking channels.

• Twin rooms are 18m² and sleep up to two adults. Twin or double bed (please specify preference when booking)
• Quad rooms are also 18m² and sleep three to four people. These rooms are in a 'Dormitory' style with three bunk beds and a pull out sofa bed. Suitable for a group of friends

Premium rooms have additional luxuries including a telephone, flat screen cable / satellite TV with English speaking channels, safe, tea & coffee making facilities, towels, bath robes, toiletries, mini bar and hairdryer. These rooms have a higher standard of furnishings and design.

• Twin rooms are 20m² and sleep up to two adults in a twin or double bed (please specify preference when booking)
• Superior twin rooms are a more spacious 26m² and sleep two to three people, with a twin or double bed and a convertible single sofa bed
• Family rooms are 28-35m² and sleep three to four people. There is a twin or double bed (please specify when booking) and bunk beds (suitable for children up to 11 years). These rooms are available on request

Interconnecting rooms are available between A2 & B4 rooms (on request).

Beds are made on arrival (except sofa beds) and daily house keeping is included.

Bedroom facilities

• Availability of a cot
• Bathrobes
• Cable or satellite programmes
• Family rooms (sleeps 4+)
• Hairdryer
• Internet connection
• Wireless internet

Accessibility

• Accessible rooms are available on request
• Lower bathroom sink
• Higher level toilet
• Toilet with rails
• Wheelchair accessible

• Lift accessible: Yes
• Lift serves all floors: Yes
• Access ramp: Yes