Les Suites Acantha
A historic-building suite, two hundred metres from the château
Superb · 61 reviews
About this stay
Les Suites Acantha is one of the small number of properties in this collection genuinely housed in a historic building, rather than a modern renovation carrying the old-town name alone. The apartment sits four minutes from the Fontaine des Éléphants and two hundred metres from the Château des Ducs de Savoie, with a sun terrace looking out over the same streets Savoy's dukes would have walked. Inside, a kitchenette, balcony, and streaming services bring modern comfort without erasing the period character, and the property is highly rated for its central location and attentive host. Skiing, walking tours, hiking, and cycling are all mentioned as nearby activities, reflecting Chambéry's position between the Bauges and Chartreuse massifs, though the ski areas themselves remain a drive rather than a walk away.
- Historic building
- Sun terrace
- Central location
- Balcony
Our take
I would choose Les Suites Acantha for period character in Chambéry: the spacious apartment occupies a historic building, with a sun terrace and a balcony, and free WiFi. The Château des Ducs de Savoie is about 200 metres away and the Fontaine des Éléphants four minutes on foot, while skiing, hiking and cycling are listed nearby for active days. A 9.5 score from 61 reviews makes it one I would book early.
- ✓Book several months ahead if a genuinely historic building is the priority for your stay.
- ✓Use the sun terrace in the early evening, when the old-town streets below start to quiet down.
- ✓Ask the host about the building's history, they are consistently praised for local knowledge.
Why we love it
- A genuinely historic building
- Two hundred metres from the château
- A sun terrace over the old town
- An attentive, knowledgeable host
Why guests love itFor a couple or a small family who want the history inside the walls, I would book Les Suites Acantha, a spacious apartment in a genuinely historic building two hundred metres from the Château des Ducs de Savoie. The Fontaine des Éléphants is four minutes away on foot, and the sun terrace gives you outdoor space that is rare this close to the old town. It also makes a practical base for skiing, hiking and cycling trips nearby.
Guest reviews
Superb · based on 61 reviews