Les Lumières de Genève
Lake and mountain views from the same window
About this hotel
The double view is the whole story here, lake and mountain outlook together in a rustic countryside setting that none of the other mountain-view properties in this guide quite match. Rooms lean toward rustic suites rather than resort-standard furnishings, and free Wi-Fi and parking cover the practical basics without added amenities. The guesthouse sits further from the Crozet gondola side than most of this area's lodging, a longer taxi distance to Dole Tavaux confirming the more remote setting, which suits travelers prioritizing the view and the quiet over lift proximity or a full restaurant on site. The remote setting trades some convenience for that view, so travelers should plan meals ahead rather than expect a full restaurant on site, and budget extra time for the longer taxi transfer.
- Lake & mountain view
- Rustic suites
- Free parking
- Kid-friendly
Our take
This suits travelers who want the dual lake-and-mountain view above all else and are willing to trade lift proximity and restaurant access for it. Kid-friendly rooms open it to families, though the remote setting suits a quieter trip more than a ski-focused one. Guests wanting to be steps from the Crozet gondola should look toward Bois Joly instead.
- Bring a car if you are staying here, the taxi distance to Dole Tavaux points to a genuinely remote setting.
- Plan meals in advance, the guesthouse does not list an on-site restaurant unlike several chalet hotels in this guide.
- Book a view room specifically for the lake-and-mountain outlook, it is the property's defining feature.
Why we love it
- Lake and mountain views together
- Rustic countryside setting
- Kid-friendly rooms
- Quiet, remote atmosphere
Why guests love itLes Lumières de Genève is a rustic countryside guesthouse whose outlook combines lake and mountain views, and I would choose it for families who want quiet more than lift access. Rooms are described as kid-friendly, and free WiFi and parking are included. It is more remote than the lift-side chalet hotels of the area, so plan to drive to the slopes, and to eat out, as no restaurant is listed. Guests rate it 8.4 across 77 reviews.