4* La Folie Douce Hotel

La Folie Douce Hotel comes from the brand known for slopeside parties and who have reinvented this historical palace of Le Savoy into their flagship hotel. Right on the slopes, La Folie Douce Hotel is the only ski in hotel in Chamonix, set at the foot of the Savoy lift which links into the Brevent and Flegere ski areas. Finally, a hotel in Chamonix where taking the bus is not a necessity. You have, arguably, the two best ski areas in Chamonix on your doorstep.

Every evening except on Sunday there is typically Folie Douce cabaret style entertainment in the restaurant and throughout public areas of the hotel.

Of course, being a Folie Douce the hotel will not forget its much-loved roots in the form of après parties. Each day the After Mountain Bar hosts live music from 4-8pm.  In the heart of the hotel La Janssen Cocktail Club is the perfect haven to enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail, in a more relaxed atmosphere to the après party.  On top of this, there's a 640 square metre spa with 8 massage rooms, 2 saunas and a steam room as well as an outdoor heated pool with mountain views, a fitness room and yoga classes in the valley.

There are 4 restaurants to sample in the evenings:

• La Petite Cuisine - Family style restaurant focusing on quality, local produce and a great atmosphere
• La Fruitière – The famous chic bistro offering elegant and authentic gastronomic delights
• Le Mayen – Think fondue and raclette
• La Piazza – Authentic Italian pizza and spritz on an amazing terrace

Breakfast can be added to your booking for a cost of £19 per person per day.

And children have not been forgotten with a kids palace that runs from 9am till 6pm (plus evenings 7 pm till 11pm) for 4-12 year olds. This includes indoor and outdoor activities from movie nights to mountain excursions.  Only available during school holidays.

What we like

- Ski in accommodation in Chamonix, say no more
- After Mountain aprés party, Folie Douce is famous for it
- Gorgeous outdoor pool with stunning views - pool and spa facilities can be accessed all day on the day of checkout
- There is a ski rental shop in the hotel with the latest Rossignol and Black Crow gear

Worth knowing

- All room types include spa entry
- To ski back at the end of the day there is a black run that leads onto the green or you can catch the gondola down
- There is a visitors tax payable in resort- Based on room rates but no higher than €4.60 per person per day
- Guests get a digital bracelet you can charge anything in the hotel too - you get a balance update each day - one for the tech heads
- An acrobatic show takes place in the atrium from 8pm and a dance show happens in the restaurant from 9pm every day except Sunday (book a table to get the best spot)