Annecy-le-Vieux Annecy, France
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Local Design LuxeOutside the door
Alpine botanical manor
Quiet alpine air settles over the garden terrace beneath century-old chestnut trees, with club chairs gathered around the salon fireplace.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Alpine lake fish and harvests from the on-site permaculture garden shape every stay.
Notable
Raw timbers, sleek graphic fireplaces, and deep balneo tubs re-interpret Savoyard traditions.
Notable
Relais & Châteaux service delivers fireside salon hospitality alongside dedicated botanical juice pairings.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
That’s not to take anything away from the lodgings, which are luxurious, stylish, surprising, and memorably unique.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set on the hillside heights of Annecy-le-Vieux, the retreat looks out across Lake Annecy toward the Massif des Bauges peaks.
The rooms
Raw timbers and graphic fireplaces define the rooms, each appointed with a deep balneo tub overlooking the gardens or lake.
The lap pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 21-meter heated outdoor swimming corridor borders the lawn, lined with timber decking and sun loungers.
The Nordic bath
A round cedar Nordic hot tub sits on the garden deck beside the permaculture herb plots.
At the table
Dining tables sit beneath woven willow arches, serving wild Alpine lake fish paired with house botanical infusions.
How it began
Founded as an intimate dining room in 1992, the property later expanded into the village's historic 1866 Second Empire schoolhouse.
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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.