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Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture

3.0 star property
Find adventure in Chamonix's mountains then relax at this hotel's cozy sauna or gym.

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Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture, in the heart of Chamonix City Centre, offers a fun-filled retreat with a terrace and garden perfect for relaxation. Enjoy activities like rock climbing and skiing with amenities like ski passes, storage, and shuttle service. Guests can unwind at the sauna or gym while staying connected with free WiFi; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 68 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 105 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, Mont Blanc View, Double or Twin beds | Terrace/patio

Superior Room, Mont Blanc View, Double or Twin beds

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Chamonix City Centre, a neighborhood in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture is near a train station and in the mountains. Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift and Aiguille du Midi Cable Car are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Aiguille du Midi and Mont Blanc. Traveling with kids? Consider Chamonix Ice Rink and Montenvers Tram. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing and sledding. Visit our Chamonix-Mont-Blanc travel guide
Map
60 impasse des Anémones, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, 74400

What's nearby

  • St Michel Church in Chamonix
    Chamonix Church
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chamonix - Téléphérique de la Mer de glace
    Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • French Alps from l'Aiguille du Midi
    Aiguille du Midi Cable Car
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Centre Commercial Alpina
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Le Brevent Cable Car
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (XCF-Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Train Station)
    7 min walk
  • Bellevue Tramway Station
    36 min drive
  • Sion (SIR)
    80 min drive

Restaurants

  • Joséphine
    5 min walk
  • Café Tartines.
    3 min walk
  • Le Janssen Cocktail Club
    3 min walk
  • L’Apres Ski
    3 min walk
  • Le Cap-Horn
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Rock climbing
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 3 and December 6.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 3 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.70 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed breakage deposit applies only to apartment bookings, payable via credit card via pre-authorization. The deposit is refundable via credit card within 1 day after check-out, pending room inspection.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8.00 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture located?

Located near the slopes, this Chamonix City Centre hotel is in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Le Brevent Cable Car and Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift, and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and skiing lessons. Brevent-Flegere Ski Area and Planards Adventure Park are also within 5 minutes. Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (XCF-Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Train Station) is 7 minutes by foot and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 575 out of 891 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 891 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 891 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 891 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 891 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful front drsk staff. Excellent breakfast. Free parking and very convient to Mount Blanc cable car.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was wonderful! They were all so kind and helped us from start to finish. Breakfast was so delicious! Free parking was also great. We had amazing views from our room too. However, the rooms and the hallways need a huge makeover and a good cleaning. Everything else was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location of hotel is excellent, staff are very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, perfect location close to everything, very friendly stuff, good service, nice clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Isabel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a wonderful location, the staff is very friendly and helpful and the parking is good and free of charge. However, the condition of the room and bathroom was very poor, which is a pitty, the hotel need some tender care and love to be in acceptable conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cons: Rooms and beds are very small. Pricey for the size. Showers need refurb but are OK. Pros: Very nice staff. Great sitting/lounge area. Right in the downtown area for dining and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful hotel, amazing views of the mountains, would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location excellent, staff amazing and lots of little extras
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in great location on the river super helpful staff very reasonable prices great breakfast overall very happy with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location, just one block to the pedestrian zone, and bus stops all around. Breakfast downstairs was well supplied. Staff were helpful. Rooms are a bit dated and my pet peeve is that the showers should have separate shampoo, conditioner, and body soap - not an all-in-one bottle.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

tori

Liked: Staff & service
We had some issues with hot water some nights but it was a good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The communal areas of the property were well maintained and welcoming. The staff were generally friendly and helpful. Hotel was in a good location. Breakfast was varied and wholesome. Provision of free 24 hour tea, coffee and water was a welcome facility. However, the first room we were allocated was on a corner, with only a glazed door which opened on to s communal deck with only a net curtain for privacy. When questioned the staff member said, for privacy we would have to close the external wooden shutters, which was a bit of a nuisance. The room was affected by extremely noisy wastewater plumbing from other rooms. Which woke us up early in the morning. We requested a room change and were given a room on the top floor which wad unbearably hot , very small with no proper shower. Overall, we felt we were fobbed off with the lower quality rooms in the hotel. This maybe a reflection of the price we paid nut even so I don’t think it unreasonable to expect a high degree of comfort.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here! Loved the sauna & outdoor area. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really friendly and helpful and we made good use of the sauna room. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views of the mountains when the weather permits. Great staff for local information. Really nice variety for the breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff great views and nice facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel, close to the central area of Chamonix. Breakfast was very good, with many options, including gluten free breads. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful garden, I could spend hours sitting in. Helpful and hospitable staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, friendly staff !
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Great location and free parking. Sam at the front desk was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel, friendly staff, conveniently located. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and very friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Very helpful and friendly staff, excellent location, private parking and excellent restaurant next door
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and helpful staff. Fantastic location. Breakfast was great. Couldn’t fault it for a weekend skiing break.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025