We stayed at the Hotel Chris-Tal in early April 2007. I echo the other reviews about this hotel. The family who owns/runs the hotel could not have been nicer. The beds were very comfortable, good pillows and the food was AMAZING!!! The pool was a wonderful oasis while looking up at the Aiguille de Midi. I read a review before we left that stated it was the best hotel the people stayed on their entire vacation...well, it was close. We spent 3 weeks driving from Paris to Italy and then to Provence. We spent two nights there and it's all my 9 year old talks about. We are not skiers but enjoyed going into Chamonix and going up to the Mer de Glace. Each night we ate at the hotel. Oh, the food! And the views! In addition the breakfast was great!

BTW-the son speaks perfect english which really was welcome.


Again, I strongly recommend Hotel Chris-Tal. My wife and I are jaded travelers and would love to stay there again.

Great hotel!

We stayed for 3 nights during Easter.

Small, friendly, (but not obtrusive) hotel with and immaculately cleaned spacious rooms, with a great view from most.

Excellent English spoken.

I would highly recommend this as an alternative to the hustle and bustle of staying in Chamonix. Les Houches is a charming small town with a several restaurants and a few bars. Chamonix can be reached by the free shuttle bus which stops a few steps away from the hotel.

One of the nicest meals I have ever enjoyed. Be sure to check out the Savoyard menu with Reblochon and Tomme cheese course and candied duck.

Perfect for a short break.

The hotel is owned and operated by a very nice family, who would go that extra mile to make sure that you are comfortable.

The best part is the food.

Location is convenient to Les Hauches and major highways, but I skied as far as Argentiere and it was not too bad a commute.

I was very comfortable at that hotel and look forward to another visit.

We stayed in Chamonix Valley in December of 2002,the Hotel Chris-tal was excellent. Roughly sixblocks from les Houches train station and four from the Telepherique Bellevue ski resort, the cable car. Without a doubt, this was the most comfortable hotel room of the dozen or so three star hotels I have experienced in France. The room was well appointed with a large bed and a separate bathroom. You have also the free acces from 8 am to 8pm to the private swimming pool.The decent, if unremarkable, breakfast buffet (eggs, cereal, juices) was served in the spacious hotel dining room just off of the large hotel lobby. The staff we encountered all spoke English and were very helpful, especially with directions.We are planning on returning to Chamonix Valley and staying at the Christal again.I can recommend it highly.