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Hôtel Chris-tal

3.0 star property

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Sauna
Private kitchenette
Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, WiFi
Balcony
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Parking included

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242 Avenue des Alpages, Les Houches, Haute-Savoie, 74310
  • Tour du Mont Blanc
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bellevue Cable Car
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Parc de Merlet
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Quadruple Room (Balcon) | Balcony

Standard Quadruple Room (Balcon)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, WiFi

Standard Double Room, Kitchen

  • Mountain view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, WiFi

Superior Quadruple Room, Kitchen

  • Mountain view
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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In-room dining

Standard Quadruple Room, Kitchen

  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, WiFi

Standard Room (Economy 2 pers)

  • Mountain view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Hôtel Chris-tal

3-star Les Houches hotel with ski-in/ski-out access
Ski into Hôtel Chris-tal, where you can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge, eat a meal at the restaurant, and enjoy comforts including an indoor pool and a sauna. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hôtel Chris-tal offers 23 accommodations. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with cable channels. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, ski-in/ski-out access, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Enjoy a swim in the indoor and outdoor swimming pools after a day on the slopes. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the hotel's bar.

The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Art Deco hotel also offers ski storage, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Hôtel Chris-tal is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
LA DENT DU GEANT - This poolside restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 11 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • LA DENT DU GEANT

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1968
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8 AM - 11:30 AM) and Monday - Sunday (1 PM - 9:30 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 6 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 132 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.60 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 11 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 6 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Chris-tal
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Chris-tal Les Houches
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Chris Tal Hotel
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Hôtel Chris-tal Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 174 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Hotel

This is a lovely hotel. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and very clean - cleaned every day by their wonderful team. Really good breakfast. Great location - 1 minute walk to the bus stop or 10 minute walk to the shops/restaurants. Convenient boot room for ski storage and a wonderful swimming pool. The staff cannot do enough for you - so friendly and helpful. We have stayed here 3 times now and would highly recommend The Chris-Tal.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Contactless check in is great. Two balconies with beautiful views!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at the Cris-tal. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Cannot understand reviews that refer to poor welcome, it was excellent. Breakfast was very good value, had better but for price it was very good. Bar area very pleadant. Loved the location in Les Houches..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Tony

Disliked: Staff & service

Not bad but not top of my list to revisit.

Room was ok but smelled musty and outdated. Not much to do in the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No issues staying at this hotel. Staff helpful. Didn't make any use of the hotel amenities as we were out most of the time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant hotel in Les Hooches

We booked the hotel as we were looking to be near beginners ski area. As it turned out we landed right on the doorstep of everything we needed. Ski and boot hire next door and beginners slope pretty much opposite the hotel with a €12 charge for use of the 2 lifts. Excellent for kids and beginners. A free bus runs every 30 mins to Chamonix which takes about 15 minutes. Hotel and staff were pleasant. Swimming pool small but nice and informal. Sauna also available but we didn’t get chance to use it unfortunately. Breakfast was pretty standard with the normal continental style available for €11. I would definitely use this hotel again if I return to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent experience staying at this hotel,really close to ski rental shop and leaner slope for novices
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value hotel

One has to prepare for thw French attitude and it takes some time to convince the staff speaking English. That being said they helped me getting to my next destination since there were no taxies and were in general very kind. The rooms were older but charming with everything you need and quite large with a little balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Excellent holiday but French are getting to greedy

Good location been here before in February, since then the lift passes for a family have gone up £100, drinks are £9 a beer, on the mountain burger and chips is £25, a plate of chips £12, a beer £11, got to expensive will not be coming back and other people I spoke to said the same. Excellent holiday its a shame the French are getting to greedy.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel short drive to Chamonix.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On the TMB.... it was a great night of sleep and recooperation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

M

Liked: Cleanliness

Reasonable option if you have no better choice

A reasonable, middle-of-the-road establishment with sauna and small pool. My economy single was in the basement, and the shared facilities through several doors near and in the sauna on the same level. Reception could have been warmer and more informative (but then I was not important because I had only a cheap single room).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janet, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel good location for Tour Mont Blanc

Very obliging staff and very pleasant well maintained hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

andy, devon UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Christmas Eve in the Alps

Saw that it had a restaurant and presumed that all guests would have been catered for but not so. Hotel lovely only the disappointment of the meal let it down.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

EJ, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice launch-point for tour du mont blanc

A little dated, but still decent facilities. Wifi doesn't reach well into the rooms, so you have to be in or near the hallway to use it. They were minimally staffed for diner (one person doing a lot of work), so service was a little slow. Still a good value and well positioned for tour du mont blanc. Basically right across the bridge from the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Service

We had problems with our baggage and the owner couldn't have been more helpful. We were very pleased with the service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, friendly staff.

Really nice size family room with a separate bedroom. Dinner not being available until 7pm is a bit awkward when traveling with kids. Breakfast was good but a little pricey. Overall, a pleasant stay.

8/10 Good

emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, v friendly staff, quiet, very clean

Great hotel. Had a room for 2 adults and 2 kids. Had 2 sleeping rooms, bathroom with bath and separate WC. Balcony. Very near to bus stop to slopes. Helpful and friendly staff

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Mostly great except the receptionist

The hotel had a great view and was very nice. However, the guy at the reception desk lied to me and said that the breakfast was included, but I was then charged about 10 euros the next morning. He thought I was just a dumb American that he could rip off, but I actually understand French well.He was also shady with another group of Americans in line in front of me.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great old style French hotel with modern facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value!

We very much enjoyed our 6 night stay here. The room was great value for money, and access to the pool and sauna was appreciated, especially after a day on the slopes. Staff are all very friendly and welcoming. It had everything we needed, although the WiFi connection was poor at times in our room. Very short distance to the bus stop which heads to the main ski lifts in Les Houches and also Chamonix itself. Would definitely return!