Hôtel des Alpes Annecy

Hôtel des Alpes at 12 rue de la Poste is a two-star base between Annecy’s rail and bus stations and the Old Town. The business advertises 32 rooms and places the lake about five minutes away on foot. Its name is shared by hotels in other cities, including one in Lucerne: use the Annecy address when comparing reviews and reservations. Its role on a short break is clear: leave your bag close to the train and head for the canals and shore without paying for an urban transfer.

Rooms differ in size and layout. The website advertises a breakfast buffet and the direct number +33 4 50 45 04 56. Its station-side position simplifies arrivals and departures, but the building does not promise uniformly spacious rooms: travellers describe refurbished categories alongside more basic ones. Guest accounts mention initial stairs to reception and a small lift; anyone unable to manage steps should verify access and the particular room before paying. Check whether breakfast is included in your chosen rate too, as Google’s hotel listing describes it as an extra.

Many guests value the staff, cleanliness, breakfast and ability to walk into the Old Town. Others mention dated details in some rooms, air-conditioning noise or limited space. These are observations about individual stays, not inevitable features of every room, but they justify asking what category is available. Comparison with Hôtel du Nord is subtler than star count: both advertise two stars, both serve train travellers and both call for attention to the real room and arrival terms.