Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture

3.0 star property

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Outdoor dining
Deluxe Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Deluxe Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Front of property
Deluxe Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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60 impasse des Anémones, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, 74400
  • Place, Chamonix Church
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Aiguille du Midi Cable Car
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sion (SIR)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 105 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

Family Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Double Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 68 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

With a stay at Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture , you'll be centrally located in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, a 2-minute drive from Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift and 10 minutes from Aiguille du Midi. .This family-friendly hotel is 21.6 mi (34.7 km) from Megeve Ski Resort and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Centre Commercial Alpina.

What's nearby

  • Centre Commercial Alpina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Le Brevent Cable Car - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chamonix Church - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Aiguille du Midi Cable Car - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (XCF-Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Train Station) - 7 min walk
  • Bellevue Tramway Station - 36 min drive
  • Sion (SIR) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cool Cats - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪L’Apres Ski - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Irish Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Satsuki - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Tartines. - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture

Family-friendly ski hotel with bar/lounge
Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture offers 37 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 37 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Spend the day on the slopes, or enjoy recreational amenities including a sauna and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Limited parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Rock climbing
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 3 and December 6.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 250 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.60 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed breakage deposit applies only to apartment bookings, payable via credit card via pre-authorization. The deposit is refundable via credit card within 1 of day after check-out, pending room inspection.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

de l'Arve
de l'Arve Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Hotel de l'Arve
Hotel de l'Arve Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Hotel l'Arve
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Hôtel l'Arve Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Hôtel l'Arve
l'Arve Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Hôtel de l'Arve
De L'arve By Happyculture
Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture Hotel
Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture Hotel Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 535 out of 821 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 821 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 821 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 821 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 821 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly reception both morning and evening
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Marah

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very outdated. Felt kinda dirty but most likely just old. The staff and shared area was great. I would not stay here again but if you are not looking for luxury it’s fine. I would have preferred a little more comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jean-luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, with a excellent location just at the edge of the pedestrian area. The views from the garden (open to everyone) are amazing. We were staying in a 2 bedroom apartment. The apartments are in a different building. We got the one on top floor that has the best view (on the aiguilles de Chamonix, and aiguilles rouges on the other side,but the view of mont blanc is obstructed). The other apartments didn't seem to have much view, but it doesn't matter as much since you can just go sit in the garden and enjoy the view there. The best part was the service, that was above and beyond, especially from the person that was there in the evening. From what we have seen, the hotel rooms have a bit more character than the apartments (and some a really nice view), but for us the 2 bedroom was a great value as everyone could have their room, and we also a had a kitchen and a washing machine
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hwangjoo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, they were super helpful and friendly. It’s old, but it’s comfortable and really affordable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff! We were pleasantly surprised to learn that they offer a variety of coffee-tea and water 24/7. Everyday at 4pm they offer a little dessert like marble cake! Their outdoor space faces the mountain with the river running alongside it. It’s quite lovely and comfortable. Our room had a little balcony. Be sure to ask for a room on the 2nd floor or above facing the mountain. Parking can be tricky as it fills up fast. It’s centrally located with restaurants, shops down the street and the Aiguille du Midi and Montenvers Mer de Glace within 10-15 min walking distance. Our car stayed parked our entire stay as we also used the local bus system. The carpet in the hallway could use updating. The slim stairs from the first floor to the lobby require you to pay attention on the way down. Nice lobby area with plenty of indoor seating as well. We would definitely return!
Outdoor space
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sanket

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A rustic hotel with awesome views of Mont Blanc. A hotel with old charm for visitors who came with the sole purpose of skiing back in the days. The amenities were minimal but we liked the experience. The room was spacious for 4 and the beds were comfortable. We didn't bother getting the hotel breakfast as there a couple of good patisseries close by for fraction where you can get breakfast for a fraction of the cost. The hotel had a good patio where we enjoyed or breakfast and scenic views of Mont Blanc. The hotel puts out cookies and treats everyday for guests to enjoy. They had a espresso machine with espresso and hot chocolate. They had a pool table and foosball table in the game room which was nice. Our overall stay was very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly, powell butte

Travelled with partner
Great location and free parking. Sam at the front desk was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kaitlyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No free parking as advertised. No parking was available and therefore I had to move my vehicle to a parking garage. Hard to drop off bags due to congestion in the area. Room was old. Bathroom door didn’t open all the way. Hot water took forever to warm up.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent comfortable stay for family, Nice location, good staff Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liviu

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The stay was great, the room had a little issue as one of the mirrors was broken and it could've been a safety hazard, especially with a little boy around (as we stayed with my 7 year old son in the room). I really appreciated the modern TV and the refillable water option. I think the hotel needs a bit of refurbishment in order to get a 5 star review. All in all a really good stay, location is also grea. I would recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff great views and nice facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

pierre francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Construction a cote de hôtels ! A accueille Homme a de la misère a me faire comprendre dans ma langue et pourtant je parle francais et Anglais ou demander renseignements en aciviter c'est comme si je parlais le Mandarin .il est tout le temps avec son téléphone personnelle aulieu de s'occuper de moi . Pour le reste c'est beau excellent dejeuner a part Bacon pas ssser cuit !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brandi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and helpful staff. Fantastic location. Breakfast was great. Couldn’t fault it for a weekend skiing break.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masaharu

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, Greenville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not have been a better experience and the staff went above and beyond.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lais

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025