CHALET-HOTEL DU BOIS ***

Very nice staff. Very comfortable bed. Modern bathroom with tub and good shower. Fridge in room. You can ask for a kettle at the front desk. No english channels on tv. Wifi was good. Our room was at the back of the hotel so it was very quiet. Good breakfast. Parking was very easy. Short walk to the bus stop that takes you to Chamonix and the ski resorts. Rides are free with your ski pass otherwise it’s 2.20 euros and you can buy your ticket on the bus. Not many restaurants but we quite liked Le Saint Antoine and went twice.

Visited for a 3 night stay as a couple, the staff were welcoming and helpful. For the price we thought it was excellent. There is a sauna and pool (free to use) and a free bus to drop/collect to the ski lift. With the bus and a cracking hire shop opposite, it’s really convenient. The main bus to Chamonix is a short 5 min walk away (Saint Antoine), so access to other ski areas of Chamonix is pretty easy. The breakfast was good, although we didn’t eat in the evening, it looked popular. The hotel bar was also a pleasant place to relax. My only fault was the carpet in our room was perhaps a bit tired, but again for the price and service I thought this place was brilliant. I would seriously consider this place with children and beginners, the nursery slope is a 5 min walk away and Les Houches has everything you need with an option to pop on the bus to busier Chamonix.

We stayed here at the start of our Tour du Mont Blanc. The room was acceptable for a short stay but very basic and not particularly clean, which was a bit disappointing. Check-in, however, was excellent — the receptionist was extremely helpful and welcoming. Bar and restaurant staff were friendly enough, though not particularly attentive. Dinner was included and the food itself was good, but the options weren’t explained very clearly. Breakfast was fine, with the typical continental spread of meats, cheeses, and pastries. Overall, the stay was okay for one night and convenient for starting the TMB, but the hotel feels outdated and could do with a refresh, especially in terms of cleanliness.

Good location, a bit away from the hustle and bustle. Very helpful staff, cozy bar, and a delicious dinner! Only deficit was nonexistent WiFi. While our trip was centered around hiking the TMB, we did count on using the WiFi as advertised. Everything else - thumbs up!