French Alps

In an 18th-century building right in the centre of the old town, this hotel has crisp contemporary decor and 34 minibar-equipped rooms with views of the palais, the château or the old town’s rooftops. — Lonely Planet

Enchanting hotel of nine chalets assembled from original timbers and pine paneling from old structures acquired throughout the French Alps, offering a beautiful fantasy of Alpine life. — Hideaway Report

This is one of the town’s finest hotels, within easy walking distance of many bars and clubs, and boasting a superb restaurant of the same name. — Frommer's

The guestbook at this mythical address on Lake Annecy’s eastern shore is A-lister material. — The Telegraph

Run by two well-travelled siblings, this friendly, 51-bed hostel has bright, funky dorm rooms with four to six beds, two shared kitchens, a TV lounge and bike rental. — Lonely Planet

The 37-room Hotel de l'Arve is a value hotel conveniently located in the heart of Chamonix, yet providing a quiet atmosphere. — Oyster

Like the service, rooms at Le Grand Hôtel are refined and sleek. — Lonely Planet

The five-pearl Hotel Mont-Blanc is the most luxurious hotel in Chamonix, after a glamorous 2013 renovation that updated the old chalet's interiors. — Oyster

This 38-room ski-in-ski-out chalet hotel – run by the owners of the ubiquitous Lime Wood and The Pig hotels – delivers style, low-key luxury and standout dining courtesy of Angela Hartnett. — The Telegraph

Pierre & Vacances Premium Residence Arc 1950 Le Village is an upper-middle-range, purpose-built holiday complex geared toward families. — Oyster

The best rooms in the house feature terraces or balconies that look out over steeply pitched church spires and ancien village roofs. — Wallpaper

It offers top-notch accommodation and cuisine, an enlarged spa area and brand new yoga room, children's playroom and impressively spacious ski-room. — The Telegraph

Five Scottish-owned chalets - Chardon is French for thistle - sleeping from eight to 20, all with outstanding cuisine and service, some with wonderful views. — The Telegraph