Annecy is a beautiful city, for sure. Between its elegant medieval castle, its plump Palais de l'Isle, and the romance of the Pont des Amours over the canal. And like magnets, the most beautiful hotels have gathered around the famous lake, competing in luxury and vying for the most extraordinary panorama. Head for the best. hotels in Annecy !
The Trésoms
A true institution overlooking Lake Annecy, just 10 minutes from the old town, this 4-star hotel has proudly displayed its bright facade since 1930. It took all the will and conviction of a couple, Véronique and Pascal Droux, for the premises to regain their splendor, transforming into a unique treasure chest, both in the originality of its decor and the quality of its gastronomy. While the initial building was erected in 1860, it draws its entire identity from the Art Deco spirit, tinged with Art Nouveau. This is evident from the impressive 6-meter-high chandelier that descends through the floors. Quality wood and fabrics, bold colors, and varied patterns adorn the 52 rooms, giving them a whimsical atmosphere. Beneath the rotunda, which offers a 180-degree view, the decor is modern and light. This allows one to focus on the surprising, almost impertinent cuisine of Éric Prowalski, recognized with 3 Gault Millau toques and 1 Michelin star. While the chef readily embraces local produce, he has not abandoned those from the Southwest, his region of origin. Thus, the arctic char harmoniously dialogues with milk-fed lamb from the Pyrenees. L'Atelier, the second restaurant, also deserves attention. Its chef, Mounir Ben Said, highlights products deeply rooted in Savoyard terroir through his bistronomic and market cuisine.
The highlight: We won't forget a little trip to the spa with, as it should be, an indoor pool and no less than seven treatment rooms. And we'll be waiting for warmer days to enjoy the outdoor pool. Starting from €109.
The Trésoms,
15, Corniche Boulevard, Annecy
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Villa Caroline
Here is a truly unique—and discreet—destination. While Villa Caroline gladly opens its large floor-to-ceiling windows onto Lake Annecy, it’s tucked away in Duingt, just 10 minutes from the city of Annecy, perfectly in keeping with the experience it offers. Because choosing this 4-star hotel means, above all, treating yourself to a detox retreat—for both body and mind. The owners, Caroline and Gregory Girard, have opted for soothing tones of cream, beige, and white. In the living room, armchairs with wooden arms, a blue-green velvet sofa, and a bookshelf all invite you to linger by the fireplace. There are 18 spacious rooms that invite you to make the most of the space, right out to the balcony with its glass railing. Hardwood floors, a large, comfortable bed, and just the essentials in furnishings—with subtle touches of soft pink and mouse gray—along with a bathroom that favors white: chic and cozy. People come here to refocus on what matters most and take in the rhythms of nature. To fully experience the benefits of a yoga session or a massage during a visit to the spa. You’ll sit down to a healthy meal, savoring cuisine… all served in jars, featuring 100% products from Savoie, from roasted butternut squash to a melt-in-your-mouth pear and chocolate dessert.
The most It has an outdoor pétanque court and even a small beach. Starting from €245.
Villa Caroline,
624 Annecy Road, Duingt
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Black Bass Hotel
First, this funny name, that of a fish imported from North America, a type of perch that hides in Lake Annecy. Quite rare, much like this establishment from the Destel group, a rather charming house from the 1970s, whose amusing decoration signals its lakeside proximity, right from the lobby, with these aquariums embedded in the wall, behind the reception! Emilie Rollet, the interior designer, has carried the theme throughout the entire the hotel From the school of dancing fish on the bar ceiling, to the waves drawn on the cushions, the scales on the headboards and wardrobe doors, and the bathroom tiles. With light-colored parquet floors and white walls, the 25 rooms adopt duck egg blue, forest green, or raspberry red as their favorite color: you immediately feel right at home! Escape to the park through the bright dining room. On the menu, cheerful dishes, infused with exotic flavors but mindful of local produce. A terrace for dining or sipping a drink at sunset. A swimming pool too, stretching towards the lake; the other pool plays melodies in the basement across 200 m2 the spa.
The most : on the pier, an elegant boat: Hep taxi, a trip to Annecy! From €197.
Black Bass Hotel,
921 Albertville Road, Sévrier
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Black Bass Hotel -@Florian Peallat
Black Bass Hotel -@Florian Peallat
The Blue House
Even though it's blue, this elegant 19th-century housee is not leaning against the hill but against a rock, while offering the most beautiful postcard view of Annecy and its lake. You can even arrive by boat, dock at the private pontoon, to immerse yourself in this 5-star luxury hotel and high-class cuisine. Each of the 11 rooms offers a cozy, comfortable cocoon: thick carpet or varnished parquet flooring, adorned with wood paneling or geometric patterns. You can choose between the Chalet or Contemporary option, ranging from 20 to 50 sq m.2 . And all of them promise to awaken while looking at the lake or the mountains. And then there's the table. Or rather, the tables of Yoann Conte. We go crescendo, first at Le Roc for a relaxed lunch, full of generosity but already quite bistronomic, dipping the spoon into the confit of this shank, licking our fingers down to the last crumb of this millefeuille marrying vanilla, caramel, and toasted buckwheat. In the evening, we focus on the menu of this doubly starred virtuoso, elected Chef of the Year in 2023 and sporting the Green Star, a symbol of sustainability. Both refined and so concentrated, his cuisine exudes a striking sincerity, a perfectly just simplicity.
The most No spa, but in-room massages, a Norwegian bath, and a panoramic sauna in the garden. Starting from €250.
The Blue House,
13 Vieille Route des Pensières, 74290 Veyrier-du-Lac
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Palace de Menthon
Built in 1906 on 200 hectares of parkland 10 km from Annecy, the Palace de Menthon boasts an imperial façade, with interiors offering a harmonious blend of styles. The 66 rooms of this Relais & Châteaux member offer a delicately refined atmosphere; some are adorned with wallpaper that hints at the surrounding views: shades of green on the forest side, hues of blue or cloudy gray when facing the lake, while the suites fully embrace the Art Deco spirit, a theme echoed in the bar, a favorite spot for a gourmet tea time. This style is also present in the restaurant's glass-roofed dining area, which elegantly complements a neo-classical ambiance with the most beautiful view imaginable: the lake, of course. Here, guests can savor comforting gourmet cuisine prepared by Chef Frédéric Delormes. Perhaps the most surprising offering is the spa: minimalist and serene, it's a true cocoon of tranquility, featuring a heated pool extended by a solarium, a steam room, a sauna, and even yoga classes.
The most Villa Lili's House for rent for 6 people, feet in the lake or almost! Starting from €158.
Palace de Menthon,
665 route des Bains, Menthon-Saint-Bernard
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