La Folie Douce is one of the biggest names in après, and the welcoming hospitality follows through at this hotel. The former Savoy Palace has been renovated throughout, now offering a variety of different standard rooms and an eclectic mix of entertainment. The après scene you know and love is offered every evening with a range of dancers, singers and DJs.
Great location
One of the biggest names in après ski has decided to push the boundaries and open a hotel. Reinventing the Savoy Palace from the inside out, the Folie Douce Hotel will bring its eclectic mix of hospitality and entertainment to a permanent position in Chamonix. Hitting the slopes couldn't be easier, the Savoy lift is less than a minutes walk away, giving you access to the Brévent and Flégère ski area.
Food and drink
The hotel is offered on a bed & breakfast basis, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the variety of restaurants on site which are payable locally. La Fruitiere is a traditional French gourmet restaurant, Le Mayen provides traditional Savoyard specialities and La Petite Cuisine is a family style restaurant serving local produce. There is also a snack bar serving delicious pizza and spritz. Alternatively you can explore Chamonix by night and enjoy the fabulous range of restaurants on offer which are all just a short walk away.
What about the world famous après we hear you say? With après daily from 5-8pm, DJs, dancers, singers and musicians are all on the menu and we are sure this Folie flagship will not disappoint.
Relax and unwind
If you need a break from the party, take advantage of the large spa with sauna and steam room plus the outdoor pool with fabulous views across to Mont Blanc.
Variety
There are two grades of rooms available: 3* Access rooms are simple and compact, slightly more dormitory style and 4* Premium rooms are larger and have a higher standard of furnishings.
Features of La Folie Douce Hotel, Chamonix
• Central location in Chamonix
• 50 metres to the resort centre
• 40 metres to the ski lifts (adjacent)
• 50 metres to the nursery slopes and ski school meeting point (adjacent)
• 2 Minute walk to the ski lifts and ski school meeting point
• Bar with TV
• Après ski live music daily
• Lounge area
• Coffee Shop
• Three restaurants on site (pay locally)
• Sun terrace with mountain views
• Spa and wellness facilities including outdoor heated swimming pool, sauna and steam room (Free towels provided). Book your time slot at reception.
• Fitness room
• Yoga classes (pay locally)
• Relaxation room
• Massages and beauty treatments available (pay locally)
• Games room
• Heated ski equipment storage room with lockers and boot warmers
• Free Wi-Fi
• Ski shop on site
• Wake up service
• Gift shop
• Shuttle services (pay locally)
• Ironing service available (pay locally)
• Outdoor car parking (pay locally)
Local Fees and Taxes
Resort tax per person, per day (under 18's Free of charge) paid locally
Family Facilities:
• Playroom
• Baby cots are available for free, on request for children between 0 - 1 years
• Children's meals are available in the restaurant
• Babysitting services are available (book and pay locally)
• Kid's Palace Holiday Programme is suitable for children from 4 - 12yrs. Activities include arts and crafts, dancing, yoga, climbing and games in the snow (book and pay locally). Dates may vary, please enquire at the time of booking.
• Evening children's club is also available from 8 - 10 pm (book and pay locally)
Accommodation in La Folie Douce Hotel, Chamonix
Rooms in La Folie Douce Hotel are split between 3* 'Access' rooms and 4* 'Premium' rooms, these are not official classifications.
Most room types have mountain views and access to the spa facilities are included, be sure to book your slot at the hotel reception.
Access rooms are compact and simply furnished.
Twin rooms are around 18m² and sleep two adults. The rooms can either be made up as a twin or double. please specify preference when booking
Quad rooms are around 18m² and sleep up to four people. These rooms are in a 'Dormitory' style with three bunk beds and a pull out sofa bed. Suitable for a group of friends
Family rooms are around 36m² and sleep four to six people. The rooms are made up of a twin or double bedroom connecting to a quad room with three bunk beds and a single sofa bed. These rooms have two bathrooms
Access bedroom facilities:
• Wi-Fi
• Satellite TV
• Shower
• WC
• Bed linen
• Hairdryer
• Rooms are serviced every three days
• Daily housekeeping is available on request, please speak to reception
• Beds are made on arrival (except sofa beds)
Premium rooms are brighter and have a higher standard of furnishings and design.
Twin rooms are around 20m² and sleep two adults in a double bed
Superior twin rooms are a more spacious at around 26m² and sleep two to three people, with a twin or double bed and a convertible single sofa bed
Family rooms are 28-35m² and sleep two adults and two children. There is a twin or double bed (please specify when booking) and bunk beds (suitable for children up to 11 years)
Premium bedroom facilities:
• Satellite TV
• Wi-Fi
• Telephone
• Safe
• Tea & coffee making facilities
• Shower
• WC
• Bed linen and towels
• Bath robes
• Toiletries
• Mini bar
• Hairdryer
• Rooms are serviced every three days
• Daily housekeeping is available on request, please speak to reception
• Beds are made on arrival (except sofa beds)
Accessibility:
The Hotel La Folie Douce has accessible room available on request. The rooms are wheelchair accessible and have a lower bathroom sink, higher level toilet with rails. Please call us to book this room type so we can ensure it is right for you.
Lift accessible: Yes
Lift serves all floors: Yes
Access ramp: Yes
Meals in La Folie Douce Hotel, Chamonix
This hotel is offered on a bed & breakfast basis.
Each day fuel up for a day on the slopes with a continental breakfast buffet and additional hot options.
The hotel has three restaurants on site: 'La Petite Cuisine' is a family style restaurant serving local produce, 'La Fruitiere' a chic French bistro gourmet restaurant or 'Le Mayen' serving a la carte Savoyard specialities. You can also grab a pizza at 'La Piazza' a takeaway pizza kiosk. As the hotel is on a bed and breakfast board basis, lunch or evening meals are not included, so any meals taken in the hotel are payable locally.
No of restaurants: 3
This property caters for the following special dietary requirements:
• Gluten Free
• Vegetarians
• Special dietary requirements (vegetarian, dairy or gluten free etc.) are available on request. Please let us know of any dietary requirements you have at the time of booking.