Surrounded by beautiful wooded gardens, it offers a tranquil retreat, yet a 15-minute walk from Annecy centre, a medieval old town, shops and restaurants. Opened in 1913, the hotel immediately attracted royal families and celebrities (including King George VI, Winston Churchill, Edith Piaf and Charlie Chaplin).
Facilities at Hotel Imperial Palace include
All rooms have air-conditioning. They also have en suite bathroom with either bath or shower and separate WC, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar, safety deposit box, satellite TV, radio, telephone, free wireless internet access and a breathtaking view on the lake from most rooms (guaranteed lake view at a supplement with different type of lake view categories).
The 12 suites, from Junior to Prestige, are outstanding combining simplicity, elegance, comfort and discretion. There are also 2 magnificent spacious suites, with high-standard services. From their terraces, enjoy an outstanding view over Lake Annecy.
A full buffet breakfast is provided, that you can have on the terrace (weather permitting). Half board can also be booked.
Some rooms are interconnecting - ideal for families.
Classic room sleeping 1/2 without balcony (c.22-29m2)
Classic room sleeping 1/2 with balcony (c.22-29m2)
Classic family room sleeping 2/4 (c.32-26m2): each room has a large double bed with sofa bed to welcome your children
Privilege room sleeping 1/2 without balcony (c.24-30m2)
Privilege room sleeping 1/2 with balcony (c.24-30m2)
Prestige lake room sleeping 1/2 without balcony (c.28-32m2): king-size bed which can be converted into twin beds
Prestige lake room sleeping 1/2 with balcony (c.28-32m2): king-size bed which can be converted into twin beds
Deluxe lake terrace room sleeping 1/2 (c.30-32m2): large terrace c.23-30m2
Suites:
Junior suite sleeping 2/4 (c.35m2): on the top floor of the hotel, living room with a convertible sofa bed
Executive suite sleeping 2/4 (c.65m2): equipped with a large living room with a corner sofa, a dining room with bright colours and a bedroom with taupe, chocolate and pearl gray tones
Prestige lake suite sleeping 2/4 without balcony (c.52-58m2): spacious bedroom with a king size bed, a comfortable living room with an integrated dining room
Prestige lake suite sleeping 2/4 with balcony (c.52-58m2): spacious bedroom with a king size bed, a comfortable living room with an integrated dining room
Luxury suites:
Lake terrace suite sleeping 2/6 (c.76m2): located on the third floor of the hotel, this magnificent and very spacious suite faces the lake, has 2 beautiful bedrooms in a stylish and contemporary decor, each of them with a private bathroom and a whirlpool bathtub dedicated to the master bedroom. Its large living room offers a warm and friendly living space. Its spacious private terrace is equipped with deckchairs, a sofa, armchairs and a large garden table
Imperial suite sleeping 2/4 (c.162m2): located on the top floor of the hotel on 2 levels, the entrance opens onto a large contemporary living room of 50m2 and modern armchairs signed Giorgetti facing the lake. There is a junior bedroom of 20m2 with an en-suite bathroom and a dressing room. Upstairs, there is a small cozy lounge overlooking a first terrace with a 360° view of Lake Annecy, a dining area and reading corner. The master bedroom of 40m2, besides its private terrace and dressing room, offers a large bathroom with double sink, bathtub signed by designer Kelly Hoppen and a spacious double shower which can also be used as a steam room and an integrated TV screen
Hotel Imperial Palace in Winter
Prices per person including a DFDS return crossing with a car on Dover-Calais on a B&B basis, in £'s
Please contact us for 2024 prices by giving one of our Alpine specialists a call on 023 9283 9310, emailing reservations@peakretreats.co.uk or by clicking on Request a Quote below.
Prices per person including a DFDS return crossing with a car on Dover-Calais on a B&B basis, in £'s
Please contact us for 2025 prices by giving one of our Alpine specialists a call on 023 9283 9310, emailing reservations@peakretreats.co.uk or by clicking on Request a Quote below.
Price is unless specified, per person (for hotel), per week, in £s Sterling, including a DFDS return crossing with a car on Dover-Calais (check included board basis above). Based on 2 per car minimum. Other operators including Brittany Ferries, P&O and Eurotunnel LeShuttle are available at a supplement. Please view here for all ferry & tunnel details. Arrival day is usually Saturday. Please contact us for accommodation only and second week prices.
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