Le Saint Antoine

The Hotel Saint Antoine is gem of a hotel in the Les Houches village near Chamonix, the location of the ski bus stop outside the hotel is an advantage if you are travelling to Le Parion (ski lift) which takes 10 minutes or if you want to go to Chamonix this is 25 minutes to city center in the opposite direction. The hotel is well run with friendly staff in the busy restaurant, and the owners are always great for advice on where to go in the area or into Chamonix or to use the Ski Perf hire shop which gets you a discount as a hotel guest. The breakfast is simple, but tasty however the pizza and pasta are truly outstanding (calzone and Carbonara been our favorites) and you will be advised to book into the restaurant as it gets very busy (good sign) and it also does take-away if you are not stopping at the hotel. We stopped on the upper floor (209) and it was very quiet the room which is practical for a skiing trip with comfortable beds and small private bathroom. No lift. but then you leave your skis and boots in the downstairs drying room-access via keycard. The sauna and steam room are only open after 4:30pm but this is not an issue when you are getting back from the slopes. The jacuzzi is open earlier however and it’s a good way to ease those aching legs. We really enjoyed our time stopping here and would come back again, there is both parking and electric charge points outside, and with it been on the outskirts of les Houches very little noise even during the busy FEB half term week. Positives - Location - Staff - Food - Clean - Quiet Negatives - (None) but worth noting. Ski bus gets crowded as they have added a parking charge at the Les Houches slope, so more people are leaving the cars at the accommodation and getting the bus. Hope this helps you chose this hotel as location for your visit, we will certainly be back again and with the short transfer time from Geneva been only 1 hour its very convenient.

Don’t be misled by my 4-star rating (I do a lot of ratings and 5*s are reserved for properties with extensive amenities and services), this is an excellent hotel and we enjoyed a top stay. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Rooms are alpine styled with updated bathrooms. Beds are comfortable and the property is exceptionally clean. Location is convenient to all activities such in town as well as in Chamonix proper- transport is necessary but there is a bus. Hiking abounds and the views of Mont Blanc are breathtaking. The hotel has a very good Italian inspired restaurant with views of the mountain. Excellent thin crust pizzas- we saw locals take dozens out the door in boxes while we ate. All are welcome but there were many English speakers as the hotel staff are fluent and it attracts a lot of British and Americans as return guests and by word of mouth. Staff are also fluent in French and Italian. Substantial breakfast (a few Euro extra) with fresh breads, croissants, meats and cheeses plus the usual fruit, cereal etc. Good price to value in this very expensive resort community. Highly recommended for couples, smaller families or friends traveling together. The later evening apres hike (and I assume apres ski) was vibrant. A great choice if you are avoiding the hustle and bustle of Chamonix town

Authenticité beautifull and easy going thé owner is an amazing artist with a thousand life and I had an awesome experience dicussing and discovering his storytelling. I can only advise people to visit this place. Furthermore, breakfast is a surprise there is a eggs outstanding machine.

What a stay! I came for just one night with my girlfriend, but the atmosphere was so lovely that I absolutely wanted to extend my visit! The owner even gave us a tour of the area by car. The setting is peaceful, away from noise, and the design truly warms your heart. The breakfast reminded me of my childhood—such great quality! In the evening, we enjoyed a homemade pizza made with love and authentic ingredients. My wife, missing her kids, had a wonderful time playing with the owner's children while he and I shared stories about our lives. What a fantastic experience! Thank you, I’ll be back with joy on my next visit to France!

Lovely stay in this charming little hotel in Les Houches. This hotel was recommended by a friend and we weren’t disappointed. The room was warm and comfortable with a beautiful view of Mont Blanc, we stayed in a room suitable for 4 (twin beds and bunks) but if you had older children i think it would be a bit of a squash and the wardrobe is very small, ideal for two people though. (Just two of us) we had 2 glass bottles of fresh water (still and sparkling) each day, kettle with various teas and coffee inc decaf (no milk). The bathroom was clean and modern and there was a charging station with usb ports right next to the bed. Very useful, saves bringing converters. Breakfast was plentiful and good value , really set us up for the day. We loved trying all the beautiful locally made jams, the fig and myrtle were firm favourites. The scrambled egg machine was a fun way to have fresh eggs made in seconds, loved it! Fresh bread, brioche and croissants.. what’s not to like! Dinner was also excellent. We had the terteflette and a calzone, this is a popular restaurant in the evening. On Monday evenings they are closed, the Ghandi Indian restaurant opposite was delicious, there are plenty of options within walking distance to choose from. The Wine Factory was another favourite. There is a drying room at the entrance so you can safely leave your ski equipment at the end of the day. The bar has some games and cards if you want to spend time out of the room in the evening. The spa area is in the basement. There is a slight smell of damp but that us understandable given the wet nature of the area. The hot tub really helped ease stiff muscles after skiing. The location was within easy access of the Prarion gondola which is where you buy or collect your lift pass. 10 mins on the free ski bus (you can use number 16 or number 1). Cafe opposite the bottom of the gondola has excellent sandwiches and hot food, grab something to take up with you if you want to save some cash. Food selection is a little expensive as you’d expect up top. Bus stop is directly outside the hotel so no walking in boots! The other direction (bus #1) goes to Chamonix, bus is also free and takes about 20 mins. The bus stop is slightly obscured by bushes but it’s right there! We had fondue on the balcony of Rose Pont, a beautiful French restaurant with stunning views of the mountains and excellent food. Cozy blankets provided on the balcony. Well worth a stop here. Will def be back, loved our stay at this charming place.

Pathetic staff, extremely rude & non courteous to other country people. One of the worst hotel stay we had in our entire Europe trip, would even rate a IBIS budget stay better than this hotel. Rooms are too small & very old, avoid staying at this place