The most beautiful hotels in Haute-Savoie

A chic address, the Mont Blanc Chamonix hotel is a landmark in the hotel industry. It lives up to its name by offering some of the finest views of Europe's highest mountain. Elegant rooms, a poolside restaurant, a contemporary wellness centre... The hotel puts Mont Blanc and its facilities on a pedestal.

This five-star hotel offers 40 prestigious and soothing rooms (including 20 suites). They offer an enviable view of Mont Blanc from the bath, the balcony, in the bedroom sauna... everywhere this natural mastodon is everywhere. The cocooning effect is reflected in the chic, modern furnishings and mountain chalet ambience. Another little gem is the spa by Clarins, with its plant and natural oil-based treatments, invigorating massages (great after skiing), sauna and hammam and heated outdoor pool in the shadow of Mont Blanc.

A haven of peace and tranquillity, the hotel is surrounded by nature. A number of signposted footpaths in the vicinity allow you to stroll near the harbour, climb to the top of Roc de Chère, a nature reserve with panoramic views over Lake Annecy (35-minute walk). Since 1903, the hotel has been offering unique rooms and suites with king-size beds, antique and retro furniture, classic Danish designs and silky fabrics, all in chic, natural tones reminiscent of the surrounding mountains.

Almost all the rooms have a balcony with a view of the lake or the village. The restaurant, which boasts two Michelin stars, offers sensational seasonal cuisine highlighting Savoyard and regional produce. Enjoy fish (from the lake), millefeuilles with pear, smoked eel...

Le M de Megève brings a luxurious touch to chalet style, mixing contemporary details with sheepskin throws and wooden furnishings. Excellent facilities include a spa, cocktail bar and summer terrace and a must-visit fondue restaurant. Designed by architect Alain Perrier, the hotel offers traditional Alpine style by accessorising its thick stone walls with wood-panelled ceilings and tree-trunk coffee tables, gold and black lighting accessories, a crackling open fire and sheepskin throws.

Inside, two excellent restaurants, an underground spa area with a decent-sized swimming pool, sauna and hammam, whirlpool, quality treatments add to its facilities. Its rooms and suites also impress with a traditional yet modern style: wooden walls, pine furniture, woollen fabrics, elegant black lighting accessories and a contemporary colour palette.

After a major facelift, the hotel has been transformed into a five-star palace, meeting all expectations and needs. It boasts all the best facilities: a luxurious spa, landscaped gardens, a pretty beach and a private harbour on the shores of Lake Annecy. Inspired by the sumptuous palace hotels that sprang up on the Côte d'Azur during the Belle Epoque, the Palace de Menthon is set on the shores of the lake. We love its elegant entrance near the gardens, between stone staircases and balustrade.

The 65 rooms and suites on four floors offer magnificent views of the lake or gardens. The decor is both modern and traditional, with soothing murals, elegant floor-to-ceiling curtains, retro brass light fittings and sloping ceilings. Elegant colour palettes combine olive green with apricot, grey with mustard, midnight blue with salmon pink.

Clos Marcel's contemporary architecture of wood, glass and metal gives it an urban feel while blending perfectly with its natural surroundings. The interior is elegant and focused on modern and vintage design. An exceptional effect! Then there are intimate lounges with carefully upholstered sofas and views of the lake. Warm orange sun loungers lounge on the lawn in the well-kept garden, dominated by a sauna and bubbling Scandinavian hot tub, accessible all year round. A private beach and pontoon complete the elegant setting.

The 14 rooms have been designed to maximise space and to highlight the panoramic view of the lake. Only the ground floor rooms open onto the garden; those on the first floor have balconies. Silky white linen contrasts with soft taupe, steel grey and orange fabrics. The bathrooms have walk-in showers.

This four-star hotel was once the sleeping quarters of Benedictine monks in the 17th century. Today, the building has been transformed and offers elegant hotel rooms brimming with originality. Excellent restaurants, serene gardens and a private pontoon provide guests with top-quality service. Steeped in authentic heritage, the hotel has often inspired artists. Set on the shores of Lake Annecy, the abbey inspired painter Paul Cézanne in 1896 to paint Le Lac Bleu. In 1902, the French physicist Gabriel Lippman developed the first colour photograph in the cloister of the abbey.

All 36 rooms are different. Some have beamed ceilings, marble fireplaces and magnificent parquet floors. Others are smaller and sober, with no frills. The hotel also offers two restaurants, including a gourmet restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine with a contemporary twist. A special highlight is the 200m2 spa with sensory shower, sauna and hammam.

Le Beauregard is a family affair. It's not unusual to see the owners around the establishment, proudly telling their story and the origins of the hotel. The setting and ambience of the hotel make you feel right at home. As well as the incredible views over the lake, the 44 rooms are well furnished in a warm, classic style. The very affordable superior rooms benefit from an additional alcove with a desk, sofa bed and second TV. The newer annex rooms offer modern bathrooms with walk-in showers.

Breakfast is a hot and cold buffet, served in the bright dining room with bay windows overlooking the lake, or al fresco in summer on a pretty patio, also overlooking the lake. Finally, the hotel's restaurant, La Boussole, is very popular with locals, serving traditional and modern dishes such as home-smoked Savoy trout with dill cream or beef served with truffle mashed potatoes.

Nestled in an 18th-century house, the oldest building in the lively ski resort of Morzine, the Mas de la Coutettaz hotel is just a few minutes from the ski lifts. With its steeply pitched roof, beams, thick, sturdy walls, wooden shutters and original slate floors, the mas or 'farmhouse' exudes irresistible Alpine charm. A fire crackles in the fireplace all winter long.

There are 11 rooms in all, spread between the main house and the barns in the flower garden. Each is completely different, drawing inspiration from Victorian England to travels in India. They feature original wooden beams, French country beds, quality fabrics and linens. The elegant bathrooms feature L'Occitane brand products, fluffy bathrobes and fantastic bathtubs.

The Armancette hotel, intimate and warm, is positioned at the top end of the market but remains friendly. It offers access to the vast Mont Blanc ski area. Facilities include an impressive spa with views of Mont Blanc, a tea room and a gourmet restaurant. The atmosphere is relaxing. There's plenty of wood and stone present, with soft, colourful textiles providing a traditional, upmarket chalet feel. What's more, it perfectly combines its wooden feel with eccentric touches such as street art-style murals.

A hotel on a human scale, its 17 rooms offer completely different decoration and style, but all feature wooden floors, comfortable carpets, fur throws and huge, ultra-comfortable beds. Most of the marble bathrooms have baths and showers.

Surrounded by three mountains, including La Tournette and the eye-catching pointed peaks of the Dents de Lanfon, Hotel Les Grillons is ideal for exploring the surrounding area on foot, by bike or by boat. The nearest beach is just across the road in Angon.A three-star hotel, Les Grillons has been family-run since it opened in 1954. The style is simple with a bright bar and a formal, efficient restaurant. Its garden is attractive with a mix of palm trees, lime trees and maples. In its restaurant, the dishes are locally influenced. You can enjoy pike meatballs, trout and pork fillet with local red wine.

The 32 rooms on two floors, including six family rooms, are comfortable and simply decorated, but functional with small bathrooms and balconies overlooking the lake or garden. There is no air conditioning, but fans are provided in summer.