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Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture

3.0 star property
Family-friendly ski hotel with bar/lounge

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Outdoor dining
Deluxe Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Front of property
Deluxe Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Deluxe Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture, in the heart of Chamonix City Centre, offers a fun-filled retreat with a terrace and garden perfect for relaxation. Enjoy activities like rock climbing and skiing with amenities like ski passes, storage, and shuttle service. Guests can unwind at the sauna or gym while staying connected with free WiFi; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NT$2,481
NT$2,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28

Room options

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 732 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1130 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Family Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 140 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 172 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Chamonix City Centre, a neighborhood in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture is near a train station and in the mountains. Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift and Flaine Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Aiguille du Midi and Mont Blanc. Traveling with kids? Consider Crystal Museum Chamonix and Chamonix Ice Rink. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing and sledding.
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60 impasse des Anémones, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, 74400

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 hotel near Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift
Consider a stay at Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel offering a ski shuttle, ski passes, and ski storage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like rock climbing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and free bicycle rentals
  • Babysitting (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 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 crib

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.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

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

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 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
l'Arve
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture ?

As of 2025/10/5, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture on 2025/10/27 start from NT$2,481, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture ?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture located?

Located near the slopes, this Chamonix City Centre hotel is in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Le Brevent Cable Car and Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift, and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and skiing lessons. Brevent-Flegere Ski Area and Planards Adventure Park are also within 5 minutes. Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (XCF-Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Train Station) is 7 minutes by foot and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Station is 7 minutes.

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Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 823 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 823 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 823 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 823 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 823 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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodations to explore Chamonix
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful garden, I could spend hours sitting in. Helpful and hospitable staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here! Loved the sauna & outdoor area. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amish

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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel, close to the central area of Chamonix. Breakfast was very good, with many options, including gluten free breads. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente lugar, gran comodidad, atención y servicio
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

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

AILTON FERNANDO DA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ENCANTADO

MUITO BEM LOCALIZADA , QUARTOS AREJADOS E LIMPOS, CAFÉ DA MANHA OK, ATENDIMENTO OTIMO MUITO PRESTATIVOS OS FUNCIONÁRIOS
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggi

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel, friendly staff, conveniently located. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was old, smelly and there was no shower. Just a knee high shower head. Water temperature varied all the time. It smelt like a very old ski resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location and friendly staff. Daily breakfast offering were excellent. Great value and I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous! Memorable, great location, exceptional hospitality, and more. Three spacious rooms. We walked through town all the way to the cable car Aiguille du Midi. No need for car. We kept our car in lot at hotel no charge. Breakfast quite delicious and special.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

まずまずよき

シャモニモンブラン駅から徒歩15分ほどのところにあるこじんまりしたミニマムなホテル。スタッフはとても愛想が良く親切。部屋はエアコンがないので暑かったです。シャワーの水圧が弱いです。朝食はホットミールもたくさんあり満足おいしかったです。チェックアウトの日に少し観光するのに荷物を預かってもらえました。merci！また機会があれば。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sérgio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quarto com vista cinematografica .

Local maravilhoso , perto de tudo o que você necescitar pode ter certeza , quartos com vista de cimema e muito aconchegantes . O atentimento é perfeito muita empatia e atenção por parte de todos , recomendo com louvores .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caio M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótimo Hotel e Funcionários

Hotel excelente e com funcionários incríveis, com destaque para a Elina, muito prestativa e educada, realmente diferenciada. O Hotel é muito bem localizado, com estacionamento e as acomodações são muito boas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, friendly staff !
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niclas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My home in cham away from home.

Always nice. Parking outside in the heart of chamonix (very hard to find) close to everything, quiet and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Experiencia incrível. Muito acolhedor
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour très agréable. Personnels chaleureux et attentifs aux besoins des clients. Hébergement très satisfaisant, petit déjeuner copieux et de très bonne qualité avec des produits locaux. Nous avons adoré notre séjour. Nous le recommandons aux voyageurs.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024