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Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture

3.0 star property

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Exterior
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Superior Room, Mont Blanc View, Double or Twin beds | Terrace/patio
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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60 impasse des Anémones, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, 74400
  • Place, Centre Commercial Alpina
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chamonix Church
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sion (SIR)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 68 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 105 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, Mont Blanc View, Double or Twin beds | Terrace/patio

Superior Room, Mont Blanc View, Double or Twin beds

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture

The slopes await you at Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture , which features a bar/lounge and a sauna.
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.

Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture 's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Le Brevent Cable Car. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle, plus a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a sauna, and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 11 minutes by foot from Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift and a 3-minute drive from Aiguille du Midi Cable Car
  • Free local-area shuttle service
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
After a day on the slopes, enjoy use of the hotel's facilities like a fitness center and a sauna. Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture helps provide the perfect ski vacation with ski storage and ski passes. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the hotel's bar.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Chamonix-Mont-Blanc hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 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 16 for adults and EUR 8 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 3 and December 6.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.70 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8.00 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Hôtel de l'Arve by HappyCulture Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 893 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 893 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 893 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 893 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 893 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location of hotel is excellent, staff are very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, perfect location close to everything, very friendly stuff, good service, nice clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, great location, amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hospitality. I was welcomed like I’d been coming there for years (it was my first stay there). Thank you🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful hotel, amazing views of the mountains, would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cons: Rooms and beds are very small. Pricey for the size. Showers need refurb but are OK. Pros: Very nice staff. Great sitting/lounge area. Right in the downtown area for dining and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room. Staff, breakfast and overall atmosphere was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location excellent, staff amazing and lots of little extras
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in great location on the river super helpful staff very reasonable prices great breakfast overall very happy with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location, just one block to the pedestrian zone, and bus stops all around. Breakfast downstairs was well supplied. Staff were helpful. Rooms are a bit dated and my pet peeve is that the showers should have separate shampoo, conditioner, and body soap - not an all-in-one bottle.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

tori

Liked: Staff & service
We had some issues with hot water some nights but it was a good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really friendly and helpful and we made good use of the sauna room. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David Oswaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Amenities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views of the mountains when the weather permits. Great staff for local information. Really nice variety for the breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

lindiane

Disliked: Cleanliness
The only good thing about this hotel is the location and parking spaces. The room is outdated, VERY noisy, and the cleanliness is less than desired
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, easy parking, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023