Hotel RichemondvsGrand Hotel des Alpes
Hotel Richemond and Grand Hotel des Alpes are both recommended by expert writers. Overall, Grand Hotel des Alpes ranks significantly better than Hotel Richemond. Grand Hotel des Alpes comes in at #4 in French Alps with recommendations from 3 publications like Oyster, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Hotel Richemond
228, rue Docteur Paccard, 74400 Chamonix
From $117/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Family Friendly
Afar Magazine
"I love staying in the Hotel Richemond. Old world charm. Sit in the lobby for a while and you will hear stories of hikers/climbers from around the world and, perhaps, tell a few of your own." Full review
Lonely Planet
"In a grand old building constructed in 1914 (and run by the same family ever since), this hotel – as friendly as it is central – has 52 spacious rooms with views of either Mont Blanc or Le Brévent." Full review
Grand Hotel des Alpes
Rue du Docteur Paccard, 75, 74400 Chamonix
From $269/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"Established in 1840, this grand old dame and her 30 rooms exude timeless elegance." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 30-room upscale Grand Hotel des Alpes has warm and inviting rooms with solid oak details and gorgeous marble baths right in the center of Chamonix town." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Those looking to be in the thick of the action in Chamonix can do no better than the stately Grand Hôtel des Alpes, occupying its site on the main pedestrian thoroughfare." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Exuding belle époque charm, this buttercup and powder-blue hotel is one of the prettiest buildings in Chamonix" Full review