Pros

  • Five-minute walk to Chamonix’s downtown area
  • Montenvers train to La Mer de Glace a five-minute walk
  • Quiet, chalet-style hotel with intimate, cozy vibe
  • Comfortable rooms with rustic accents, flat-screen TVs, and en-suite bathrooms
  • Excellent buffet breakfast with homemade options
  • Hotel bar with fireplace and pool table
  • Sauna, outdoor hot tub, and massage services
  • Secure ski storage room on site
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout and free parking
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Cons

  • Breakfast not included with room price
  • Sauna and hot tub incur a fee and must be reserved in advance
  • Hotel does not rent skis
  • No laundry facilities or services
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Bottom Line

The 24-room mid-range Auberge Le Manoir is a charming chalet nestled in Chamonix, France’s famous Alps village. Guest rooms are cozy and rustic, with modern features and en-suite bathrooms, and are available in a variety of sizes. The property has a country craft vibe and the hotel’s bar is a particularly lovely place to relax after a day on the slopes. The center of town is a five-minute walk from the hotel, and there is an on-site sauna and spa for guest use, not to mention an excellent homemade breakfast buffet. Guests looking to stay closer to the alpine forests and slopes of Les Houches should try Les Campanules, though rooms may be slightly more expensive.

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Auberge du Manoir

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Quaint chalet-style hotel for couples and families

Couples looking for a romantic getaway in the French Alps will be hard-pressed to find a more quaint option. This wooden chalet with a wraparound balcony exudes charm from the moment it comes into view. Beyond the small front desk is a charming hotel bar with a stone fireplace, overstuffed cottage-style furniture, and plenty of exposed wood throughout, all of which creates a cabin-in-the-mountains atmosphere. Decor skews towards country crafts, with hand-pounded cow bells hanging from the rafters and plenty of wooden hearts nailed to the walls in the breakfast area -- though none of it goes over the top. While the hotel caters to couples, families and solo travelers are also welcome here, especially those in town for winter sports like skiing.

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Location

Quiet spot a five-minute walk to center of Chamonix

Once an alpine farm, the hotel sits just outside Chamonix’s main downtown area. With Mont Blanc towering overhead, the area draws winter sports enthusiasts by the thousands, though the area around the hotel remains quiet. Walks to the center of town take five minutes, where guests will find plenty of cafes, restaurants, bars, and boutiques. There are several spectacular hikes in the area, including L’Aiguille du Midi and La Mer de Glace, the latter of which can be reached by the Montenvers train, which is a five-minute walk from the hotel. Most of the major ski areas in the Chamonix are nearby, including Domaine du Brevent (a 15-minute walk, or five-minute drive) and Les Houches, which is good for families (10 minutes by car). Geneva International Airport in Switzerland is the closest major airport, about one hour and 25 minutes away by car or bus.

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Rooms

Cozy, rustic rooms with en-suite bathrooms and flat-screen TVs

Cozy, homey rooms are the defining feature here. From exposed wooden beams running through the ceilings and walls to the wooden floors and wall panels, guest rooms are warm and inviting. Quilted blankets in Standard Rooms and wildlife-themed oil paintings in many rooms aren’t the most chic, but the effect is charming. There are a range of room sizes available, from Standard Rooms to Family Rooms and Junior Suites, and while decor is similar across all categories, Superior Rooms have stylish herringbone tweed blankets and curtains as well as French doors opening onto small balconies, while Junior Suites have plaid drapes and woven blankets, comfortable leather chairs, and separate seating areas. Simple contemporary, semi-circle chairs provide seating in most other guest rooms, and all rooms include electronic safes, desks, flat-screen TVs, electric kettles with coffee and tea, and mini-fridges. Bathrooms have rustic tan tiling and are spotlessly clean, with stand-alone sinks, gigantic (but modern) hairdryers, toiletries, and walk-in showers.

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Features

Excellent breakfast buffet, sauna, and outdoor hot tub

The hotel’s breakfast buffet is outstanding and emphasizes local products, including meats, cheeses, fresh fruits, homemade yogurt, coffee and juices, though it is not included with any booking. Breakfast can also be taken in-room for an additional fee, though lunch and dinner are not served on site. The hotel’s bar is a charming spot for a drink or coffee next to the stone fireplace and pool table, and there is a sauna and outdoor hot tub on site as well. Massages and reflexology treatments are also available for guests after hitting the slopes if needed, though all of these services require reservations and there are fees attached. The hotel has a private ski room for guests to securely store their ski equipment, however, if guests need to rent their own equipment they will need to use one of the services in town as the hotel does not rent equipment. The hotel offers free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout, and the hotel’s front desk is not staffed around the clock, so there are restrictions on late check-in times and laundry services are not offered. Cribs are also available for guests with small children, though there is a fee.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Auberge du Manoir

Scene

Quaint chalet-style hotel for couples and families

Couples looking for a romantic getaway in the French Alps will be hard-pressed to find a more quaint option. This wooden chalet with a wraparound balcony exudes charm from the moment it comes into view. Beyond the small front desk is a charming hotel bar with a stone fireplace, overstuffed cottage-style furniture, and plenty of exposed wood throughout, all of which creates a cabin-in-the-mountains atmosphere. Decor skews towards country crafts, with hand-pounded cow bells hanging from the rafters and plenty of wooden hearts nailed to the walls in the breakfast area -- though none of it goes over the top. While the hotel caters to couples, families and solo travelers are also welcome here, especially those in town for winter sports like skiing.

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Location

Quiet spot a five-minute walk to center of Chamonix

Once an alpine farm, the hotel sits just outside Chamonix’s main downtown area. With Mont Blanc towering overhead, the area draws winter sports enthusiasts by the thousands, though the area around the hotel remains quiet. Walks to the center of town take five minutes, where guests will find plenty of cafes, restaurants, bars, and boutiques. There are several spectacular hikes in the area, including L’Aiguille du Midi and La Mer de Glace, the latter of which can be reached by the Montenvers train, which is a five-minute walk from the hotel. Most of the major ski areas in the Chamonix are nearby, including Domaine du Brevent (a 15-minute walk, or five-minute drive) and Les Houches, which is good for families (10 minutes by car). Geneva International Airport in Switzerland is the closest major airport, about one hour and 25 minutes away by car or bus.

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Rooms

Cozy, rustic rooms with en-suite bathrooms and flat-screen TVs

Cozy, homey rooms are the defining feature here. From exposed wooden beams running through the ceilings and walls to the wooden floors and wall panels, guest rooms are warm and inviting. Quilted blankets in Standard Rooms and wildlife-themed oil paintings in many rooms aren’t the most chic, but the effect is charming. There are a range of room sizes available, from Standard Rooms to Family Rooms and Junior Suites, and while decor is similar across all categories, Superior Rooms have stylish herringbone tweed blankets and curtains as well as French doors opening onto small balconies, while Junior Suites have plaid drapes and woven blankets, comfortable leather chairs, and separate seating areas. Simple contemporary, semi-circle chairs provide seating in most other guest rooms, and all rooms include electronic safes, desks, flat-screen TVs, electric kettles with coffee and tea, and mini-fridges. Bathrooms have rustic tan tiling and are spotlessly clean, with stand-alone sinks, gigantic (but modern) hairdryers, toiletries, and walk-in showers.

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Features

Excellent breakfast buffet, sauna, and outdoor hot tub

The hotel’s breakfast buffet is outstanding and emphasizes local products, including meats, cheeses, fresh fruits, homemade yogurt, coffee and juices, though it is not included with any booking. Breakfast can also be taken in-room for an additional fee, though lunch and dinner are not served on site. The hotel’s bar is a charming spot for a drink or coffee next to the stone fireplace and pool table, and there is a sauna and outdoor hot tub on site as well. Massages and reflexology treatments are also available for guests after hitting the slopes if needed, though all of these services require reservations and there are fees attached. The hotel has a private ski room for guests to securely store their ski equipment, however, if guests need to rent their own equipment they will need to use one of the services in town as the hotel does not rent equipment. The hotel offers free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout, and the hotel’s front desk is not staffed around the clock, so there are restrictions on late check-in times and laundry services are not offered. Cribs are also available for guests with small children, though there is a fee.

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Amenities

  • Airport Transportation

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Cable

  • Cribs

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Spa

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