Ski chalets · Annecy
Annecy as a Winter Base for Alpine Skiing
Let us be clear first: none of the stays on this page is a ski chalet, and Annecy is a lakeside town, not a ski resort. What it offers is a comfortable winter base within driving distance of the Semnoz, the nearest ski area above the lake, and the larger Aravis resorts of La Clusaz and Le Grand-Bornand. Hotel des Marquisats sits 200 metres from Lake Annecy with views of the Alps, free parking and a sauna. Aparthotel Adagio Annecy Centre has kitchens 500 metres from the castle and the old town. Ace Hotel Annecy, in Seynod, is on the side of town that faces the road up to the Semnoz.
Annecy is a lake town at the foot of the Alps, known for the canals and arcaded streets of its old town, the Palais de l'Isle and the clear water of Lake Annecy. In winter it becomes a base for the Semnoz and the Aravis resorts, while keeping its markets, restaurants and lakeside walks.
Updated October 13, 2026
A Lake Town Base, Not a Chalet
Staying in Annecy rather than in a resort makes sense if you want evenings in the old town and by the lake, and days on the slopes by car. The hotels listed here are city or lakeside properties with spas, kitchens or free parking, which suit that rhythm, but none of them offers ski-in access or chalet accommodation.
For a winter stay with views, Hotel des Marquisats is the most scenic choice here. It is 200 metres from Lake Annecy, looks out over the lake and the Alps, and offers free parking, which matters when you drive to the slopes each morning. After a day outside, its sauna and hammam help, and the lounge bar is open for the evening. The old town is a twenty-minute walk away along the lake. It scores 8.5 from more than 1,500 reviews. If you picture a wooden chalet, this is not it, but it gives you mountains on the horizon and a quiet lakeside setting.
Families and groups who want to cook will find Aparthotel Adagio Annecy Centre the most practical base. Its studios and apartments have fully equipped kitchens, a fitness centre and a 24-hour reception, and it sits a short walk from the train station, 500 metres from the castle and the old town, and one kilometre from the lake. That combination lets you pack lunches for the slopes and still walk to dinner along the canals of the Vieille Ville. It is also pet-friendly. With an 8.4 score from almost 3,000 reviews, it is a reliable choice for a week in the region.
If you want a spa and a restaurant on site, Rivage Hôtel & Spa Annecy is a four-star hotel with air-conditioned rooms, some with balconies, a restaurant with a terrace, a buffet breakfast and spa facilities. It rates 8.9 from more than 2,600 reviews, the best score on this page, and it accepts pets. For a simpler, budget-minded stay, Centre Jean XXIII lies 3 km from the old town and 1.8 km from the lake, with a sun terrace and a shared lounge; its own description notes that skiing is accessible from the area. Some rooms there look over the lake or the city.
Drivers heading for the Semnoz may prefer Ace Hotel Annecy in Seynod, on the south-western side of the agglomeration. It has a 24-hour front desk, air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi, welcomes pets and families, and has a golf course nearby, with the lakeside within 5 km. It is a functional hotel rather than a mountain retreat, with an 8.2 score across more than 4,800 reviews. For a true chalet or ski-in stay, you would need to sleep in the resorts themselves; Annecy is the choice when you prefer the lake, the old town and its restaurants after skiing.
A traveler's take
For a ski week based in Annecy, I would choose Hotel des Marquisats: it sits 200 metres from the lake with views of the Alps, has free parking for the morning drive to the slopes, and offers a sauna and hammam for the evening. With children or a group, I would pick Aparthotel Adagio Annecy Centre for its kitchens and its location 500 metres from the old town.
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Rivage Hôtel & Spa Annecy
A 4-star hotel with spa, restaurant, and balcony rooms near Annecy's heart
Why guests love itRivage Hôtel & Spa Annecy is a four-star hotel that covers the practical basics for families: air-conditioned rooms, some with a balcony, a buffet breakfast to start the day and a restaurant with a terrace for evenings when nobody wants to go far. The spa gives parents a break, and pets are welcome, which helps if the dog travels too. Its 8.9 score across more than 2,600 reviews is a reassuring signal for a family booking.
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Hotel des Marquisats
Lakefront views with spa facilities and easy access to Annecy centre
Why guests love itHotel des Marquisats stands 200 metres from Lake Annecy, with views over the water and the Alps, and I like it for families who want the lake close by and a quieter base than the old town, which is a 20-minute walk away. Rooms are individually decorated, breakfast is continental, and WiFi and parking are free, which helps with a car full of luggage. Parents can use the sauna and hammam, and the lounge bar is carved into the rock.
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Aparthotel Adagio Annecy Centre
Family-friendly aparthotel with a fitness centre, close to central Annecy
Why guests love itAparthotel Adagio Annecy Centre offers studios and apartments 500 metres from the castle and the old town, and for a family that wants its own kitchen in Annecy I would put it near the top. Lake Annecy is 1 km away and the train station a short walk, so a car is optional. Pets are accepted, the reception is open 24 hours and there is a fitness centre. An 8.4 score over nearly 3,000 reviews suggests a reliable stay.
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Centre Jean XXIII
Family-friendly stay near Lake Annecy with a sun terrace and shared lounge
Why guests love itFor a family on a budget, I would consider Centre Jean XXIII for its space to spread out: a sun terrace, a shared lounge and rooms with private bathrooms, some with lake or city views. It sits 1.8 km from Lake Annecy and 3 km from the old town, so plan on walking or driving. There is no air conditioning, which matters in July and August. A score of 8.2 over more than 3,000 reviews is reassuring.
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Ace Hotel Annecy
Family-friendly hotel near Lake Annecy with pet-friendly rooms
Why guests love itLocated in Seynod, on the edge of Annecy, Ace Hotel is a straightforward base for families who want easy roads in and out of the city. The shore of the lake is within 5 km and a golf course is nearby, so days out are simple to plan. Rooms are air-conditioned with a TV and private bathroom, Wi-Fi is free throughout, and the front desk is open 24 hours. Pets are welcome, and more than 4,800 reviews give an average of 8.2.
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Local tips
- 1Do not expect a chalet here: the stays listed are city and lakeside hotels, so plan to drive or take transport to the ski areas each day.
- 2Pick a hotel with free parking, such as Hotel des Marquisats, if you will drive to the Semnoz or the Aravis resorts every morning.
- 3Choose Aparthotel Adagio Annecy Centre if you want a kitchen to prepare meals and lunches for the slopes during a longer stay.
- 4Check road conditions and winter equipment rules before driving up to the resorts, as mountain roads above Annecy can require them in snowy weather.
- 5Book Rivage Hôtel & Spa Annecy or Hotel des Marquisats if a spa, sauna or hammam after skiing matters to you.
- 6Keep an evening free for the old town, its canals and the Palais de l'Isle, the main reason to sleep in Annecy rather than in a resort.
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Ski chalets · Annecy
No. The stays listed are city and lakeside hotels and aparthotels, not chalets, and Annecy itself is not a ski resort. They work as a winter base for the Semnoz and the Aravis resorts, with evenings in the old town and by the lake.