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Imperial PalacevsLe Hameau Albert 1er
Both hotels are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Imperial Palace ranks significantly higher than Le Hameau Albert 1er. Imperial Palace comes in at #3 in French Alps with accolades from 2 publications including The Telegraph, Oyster.
Imperial Palace
Oyster
The Telegraph
Allee de l'Imperial, 74000 Annecy
From $207/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
OysterUpscale
"L'Imperial Palace is a four-pearl historic hotel with 93 rooms and a grand perch on the banks of Lake Annecy, a five-minute drive from the old town." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"The Impérial Palace lives up to its name with a gleaming white, six-storey stack of luxury rooms languishing proud on the shore of Lake Annecy." Full review
Le Hameau Albert 1er
Fodor's
Hideaway Report
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
38 route du Bouchet, bp 55, 74400 Chamonix
From $274/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "At one of Chamonix's most desirable hotels, most of the beautifully furnished guest rooms have private balconies, with many (such as No. 33) offering unsurpassed views of Mont Blanc." Full review
Hideaway Report94.0
"Delightfully hospitable hotel at the foot of Mont Blanc in Chamonix, with accommodations in two authentic Alpine lodge-style inns augmented by two cozy weathered-wood chalets and one large duplex apartment." Full review
Afar Magazine "Since 1903, five generations of the Carrier-Maillet family have owned and operated this five-star resort, named after a Belgian king who loved to ski in the area." Full review
Michelin Guide "The finest hotel in Chamonix is over a hundred years old, and from the exterior, it’s postcard-perfect, a classic ski chalet surrounded by Europe’s highest peaks" Full review
