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3.0 of 5
475 Ave des Alpages, 74310 Les Houches, France
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Hotel du Bois
Ranked #6 of 12 hotels in Les Houches
3.5 of 5 stars 86 Reviews
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“Charming base for various surrounding ski resorts”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2010

Hotel Du Bois was a perfect base for our group of 8 friends of mixed ski-ing ability indulging on a 4 day 30th Birthday celebration. Despite the immediate resort of Les Houches remaining closed during our stay, we took the opportunity to explore the early season resorts of Argentiere and Comayeur (Italy) which are both accessible by a short drive.

Given that the breakfast and evening meal were good enough for us foodies, we did not deem it necessary to leave the hotel to eat. The Sauna and pool were perfect for relaxing after a long day ski-ing and the bar was particularly comfortable for our après ski, enhanced by a constant stream of nibbly bits for us to indulge in while relaxing next to the wood burner.

If you are considering staying in this hotel, a word of warning: we drank all the baileys, port and amaretto (sorry). The staff were extremely helpful, so I'm sure they have re-stocked now....

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Melbourne, Australia
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Lovely stay - but need a car”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2010

Friendly staff at reception. We wanted to stay an extra day and they were very flexible about it.
Breakfast was good with a good selection of food. It can get quite crowded especially if there is a tour bus group.
The hotel was comfortable but had strange decorations - although this added to it's charm.
Our room had a little balcony with gorgeous views of the mountains (we didn't have a Mont Blanc view but the view was still amazing).
The hotel is about 10 minutes drive to Chamonix so you need a car, but there is plenty of car parks.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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USA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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“Don't be deceived by online pictures!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2010

Booked the du Bois based upon the charming online pictures of the rooms and hotel. Our room on the second floor was nothing like the online pictures. Plain, run-down and just about completely devoid of any charm. Decor more likely to be seen in a one or two star hotel. The staff was OK at best. Would not recommend this hotel.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2010

Stayed here with Inghams and my sister and I very much enjoyed our visit. Staff are exceptionally polite and friendly. Great food - Pain au Chocolate with breakfast every morning and buffett dinner has many choices. With Inghams you get a free packed lunch every day, this is extremely generous - huge piece of baguette, chunk of cheese, several slices of cold meat, crisps, cake, fruit etc. Hotel has a small indoor pool, attractive garden which has stunning mountain views and small outdoor pool. However, we had a Brevent room which unfortunately faced both the village main road, and the nearby dual carriageway - therefore continuous traffic noice, although view of traffic was partially screened by trees/buildings and there was a pleasant view of a forested mountain side. Rooms facing the Mont Blanc would have been much more pleasant but also more expensive.

Stayed August 2010
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“Comfortable base for skiing”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2010
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Rooms were small with very little storage space, but the bathroom was good and the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent for a hotel in this price range. Dinner was a buffet: we had it once and it was OK but nothing special. Close to the main road so traffic noise could be a porblem - I used my earplugs.

  • Stayed March 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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  • Du Bois Les Houches
Address: 475 Ave des Alpages, 74310 Les Houches, France
Price range (per night):* INR6,095 - 10,904

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