Château des Avenieres

Located in the French Alps, Relais Chateaux de Vernieres offers scenic views, modern comfort, and exceptional cleanliness. Guests enjoy varied breakfast options and commendable staff service. However, some mention noise issues.

The location of this 4-star hotel halfway a mountain is unique and peaceful. It's always quiet; never busy! In the early morning and evenings you may see foxes and deer from a distance in the open grass areas nearby. Perfect environment to recover from hectic business life or personal stress. Yet it is very close to major motorways (to Italy & Cote d'Azur), Geneva and Annecy. The views on the surrounding mountains & lake of Annecy are stunning. Staying here is however expensive. Breakfast is average. If you come early, 'everything' is available; if you come late, not.... This experience and these observations apply to a premium priced suite at La Maison des Ecureuils. These suites are more spacious than the standard rooms at the Chateau. They are located 300 metres from the chateau. Depending on the occupancy it's completely quiet or still somewhat noisy, especially when other guests have kids etc. A specific negative experience is that the temperature in the suite was high during our stay, despite the availability of airconditioning. This is however programmed to work only when the temperature at the ceiling of the suite is higher than 23 degrees Celsius! Please consider this when making a booking. It was truly FRUSTRATING to have airconditioning in your suite, that CANNOT BE USED. Especially, as it is scientifically proven that a temperature of 15 - 18 degrees Celsius at night is essential for a good sleep. The quality of our sleep and therefore also our stay was negatively affected because we could not cool the suite at night. Sleeping with open doors at night is NOT a solution: it's not safe, and it invites insects etc. Considering the price per night...., please also consider a new matrass. The matrass in our suite had two, clear dips... which did not feel comfortable.

Beautiful setting and views, although access might be difficult in winter because of the snow. Nicely located between Geneva, Switzerland, and Annecy, France. Restaurant is very good, suites in the "maison des ecureuils" are large and comfortable with stunning view from their deck. The only draw back is that connectivity, and business services might be an issue if you have to work from there or get anything printed.