Scout loves
- The food is quite good and breakfast is included.
- We enjoyed the lounge bar where you can have a drink while sitting on a comfortable sofa, view the outdoor pool and watch cable cars go up to Aguille du Midi.
- The outdoor pool and hot tub, with unbeatable views of Mont Blanc.
Scout tips
- You can get adjoining rooms on request.
- The hotel does not provide shuttle to the ski lifts, however there is a bus stop right outside the hotel. It is less than five minutes by bus to the Brévent ski area.
- There is a free parking lot, opposite the hotel. The hotel also has covered parking garage.
- South facing rooms have Mont Blanc views and are more quiet.
- Reception is open 24/7.
- The hotel has porter service, baggage lockers, and ski lockers for boots and skis.
SCOUT REVIEW
Le Refuge Des Aiglons in Chamonix is a contemporary, four-star hotel with minimalist bedrooms that are bright and airy throughout. The hotel has come a long way from its days as a simple Best Western and was recently reinvented as a funky, good value option close to the center of Chamonix.
Scout loves the huge communal area, with comfortable lounge areas done in living room style, and a bar where there is plenty of action happening. The hotel has plenty of board games available and there is also a kids area set aside during the French School holidays.
Le Refuge Des Aiglons is a large hotel with 107 rooms ranging from standard rooms to Junior suites. The bathrooms are a decent size featuring slate tiles and modern fixtures. The rooms also have a hipster style with quirky design touches and splashes of colour.
The restaurant at Le Refuge Des Aiglons serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with very good buffet breakfast offering plenty of options. Evening meals consist of updated Savoyard specialities presented with flair.
There's a ski shop inside the hotel, convenient if you've left something at home or need to rent skis.
Le Refuge Des Aiglons also offers a unique experience for families, couples and friends alike: the investigation game. Pick up a tablet from reception and follow the clues around the hotel in search of a secret locked room, but you only have one hour!
One of Scout’s favorite parts of the hotel is the outside pool and hot tub with views of the mountains (though the hot tub can get quite crowded). There are also spa facilities that have an outside sauna and steam room and a small gym.
Who should stay here
Le Refuge Des Aiglons is great for all guests looking for a fun, modern hotel with excellent facilities. What it lacks in boutique charm it makes up for in service, style, size and state-of-the-art amenities. We’d recommend Des Aiglons for couples, groups and families looking for a ski vacation in Chamonix.
Location
Le Refuge Des Aiglons hotel is located in Chamonix Town, just outside the center. There is a bus stop to take you to the ski lifts is right next to the hotel. and the Aiglle du Midi lift is a few minutes' walk (note this lift does not take you to a main ski area).
- On or close to public shuttle route
About Chamonix
Sitting in the shadow of Mont Blanc, Chamonix is a mecca for extreme skiers with almost everything about the place being big and steep. The thriving town is heaving with fat-ski-carrying, harness-wearing mountain types, and there are several resorts in the area to choose from. If you’re an intermediate or beginner, fear not as you don’t need to be an expert to enjoy a trip to Chamonix.
Read more about Chamonix and other hotels in the area.
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