Annecy, FranceSevrier
Black Bass Hotel Annecy
Modernist aquatic lodge
Modernist aquatic lodge
The hotel reimagines alpine lodge living through freshwater motifs, set on parkland that slopes down to a private boat dock.
What it’s good at
Notable
Blonde woodwork, fish-scale tiles, and spherical glass lighting reflect aquatic lake biology.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A modernist, ’80s-era reimagining of a chalet-style lodge, Black Bass’s elegance shines with understated, clean-lined rooms with balcony views and blonde wood accents.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Sevrier sits along a peaceful stretch of Lake Annecy, ten minutes south of the medieval canals of Annecy.
The rooms
Understated blonde wood lines the bedrooms, while bathrooms feature custom fish-scale tiles and selected balconies overlook the water.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool cuts through the lakeside garden, looking straight across the water toward the mountains.
The spa
Glass-walled treatment rooms look out over the lake, hosting massages and facials using Sothys botanical formulas.
The hammam and gym
A dark mosaic steam room and wooden sauna sit beside a dedicated fitness room equipped with Technogym bikes.
Restaurant du Black Bass
Tables sit under mirrored ceiling coffers facing Lake Annecy, and multi-course dinners extend onto the garden terrace.
Lakeview Bar and Terrace
Orange stools line the counter beneath a suspended fish mobile, and drinks carry out onto the lakeside terrace.
How it began
The building once housed the Auberge de Létraz, an old lakeside inn gutted to its outer walls in 2018.
Annecy
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.