Hotel Rivage and Spa in Annecy, the expert opinion of Le Figaro
Ideal location, exceptional spa and lovely cuisine: this four-star promises a relaxed stay facing the lake. On a tested.
Shore Hotel & Spa Annecy
Category :
33 Avenue du Petit Port, 74940 Annecy, France
Price:from 260 € / night – double room basis
The opinion of Le Figaro
8/10
The situation
9/10
Shore Hotel & Spa Annecy, 33 avenue du Petit Port, 74000 Annecy. Such. : 04 50 51 01 10.
The decor
8/10
Boarding for a journey. Olfactory first, the signature of the Best Mont-Blanc hotels. So appreciable to dive into a warm elsewhere. Next, a visual journey, with decor by Michel Force, to whom we owe numerous hotel projects in the region. Each floor of the hotel is dedicated to an element of the surrounding nature: water, mineral and plant. On the first floor, the decor takes shape over the water: aquatic colours, sky blue, navy and ecru and undulating lines in homage to the lake and its waves. On the second floor, we see life in green by following the lines reminiscent of the grain of the wood, the plants in harmony of brown/green and tobacco oak. Mineral tones for the third floor in beige, gray and steel white, natural materials and gray oak parquet. Without much originality, the atmosphere of the hotel is however very welcoming and pleasant.
The rooms
8/10
123 spacious, warm and bathed in light rooms to appreciate the gift of the outdoors: lake or mountain view, depending on the orientation chosen (to be specified when booking). “Professional trip”, “romantic getaway”, “life size”, “desire for wide open spaces”, “unique experience”: whatever the category chosen, we are happy to go there; whatever the size, sur is comfortable (23 to 90 m²). Special mention for the bathrooms with discreet alcoves dressed in marbled, white and gray sandstone. And why not treat yourself to the exceptional with one of the two penthouses to enjoy a bathtub with a view, the fireplace and above all a majestic 115 m² terrace overlooking the lake. A luxury that has a price: count 1089 € per night.
Service and equipment
9/10
The figure: 1000m². This is the size of the hotel’s spa, the largest in Annecy. In addition to its hammam, its sauna and its large raised jacuzzi with a view of the lake and which, it should be emphasized, allows you to be shared while maintaining your privacy, it has an indoor swimming pool of 16X5m and a separate pool. suitable for children. An outdoor swimming pool would be too much: the largest, the lake, being only a few steps away. As for treatments: a nice Nuxe menu and five cabins (including 2 duos) opening onto the emblematic Mont Veyrier and adjoining a yoga room (1 hour lesson on Thursdays). A spa acclaimed by Annecy residents; so it is strongly advised to book the treatments at the same time as the room. Another advantage of Le Rivage is its “Outside Rivage” concierge service, which offers local activities and exclusive experiences. Finally, on one of our favorites, the fitness room (connected Technogym devices) accessible from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., bicycles available and paddle rental companies just opposite the hotel.
- Spa
- sports Hall
- Disabled access
- Car park
- Restaurant
- Swimming pool
At the table and at the bar
8/10
Let’s start with breakfast: hearty and “healthy” as you wish, you can also taste local products (even the diots), waffles, quick pancakes and homemade jams. On the menu of Ricochet, the Rivage restaurant: cuisine with vegetal and mineral influences, based on seasonal products sourced from local producers that chef Nicolas Cégretin flavors with delicate and spicy touches. Tandoori eggplant caviar, Simmental beef tartare, salmon trout carpaccio, or BBQ black chicken, Savoie wine caramel glaze (to share) seduce local gourmets. €49 menu, starters from €12, mains from €20: a menu adapted to everyone’s budget. We will highlight the pretty cellar with 3000 references and on the bar side, everything is there for a snack break or to taste the house cocktails by the fireside in front of the grand piano or on the terrace.
Value for money
8/10
From €260 per night in a superior double room (balcony, mountain view). A coherent entry price in view of the hotel’s facilities and services, its ideal location and the prices charged in Annecy, which has a large number of establishments in this category for the size of its territory.
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