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L'Impérial Palace

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Lake Annecy

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Imperial Suite with spa access on reservation | Terrace/patio
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, Turkish bath
Exterior
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, Turkish bath
Prestige Lake Room with balcony with spa access on reservation | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Allée de L'Impérial, Annecy, Haute-Savoie, 74000
  • Centre Commercial Courier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Palais de l Ile
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Annecy Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Geneva (GVA-Cointrin Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Prestige Lake Room with balcony with spa access on reservation | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Prestige Lake Room with balcony with spa access on reservation

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Prestige Lake Suite with spa access on reservation | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Prestige Lake Suite with spa access on reservation

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Prestige Lake Suite with balcony with SPA access on reservation | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Prestige Lake Suite with balcony with SPA access on reservation

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Family Queen Room with spa access on reservation | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic Family Queen Room with spa access on reservation

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room with balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite Executive with spa access on reservation | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite Executive with spa access on reservation

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Terraces Lake Suite with spa access on reservation | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Terraces Lake Suite with spa access on reservation

  • 818 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Privilege Queen Room with balcony with spa access on reservation | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Privilege Queen Room with balcony with spa access on reservation

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Imperial Suite with spa access on reservation | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Imperial Suite with spa access on reservation

  • 1744 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Lake Terrace Room - with spa access on reservation | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Lake Terrace Room - with spa access on reservation

  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Privilege Queen Room with spa access on reservation | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Privilege Queen Room with spa access on reservation

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Prestige Lake Room with spa access on reservation

Prestige Lake Room with spa access on reservation | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Prestige Lake Room with spa access on reservation

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Annecy

Close to airport.You'll be steps from Plage de l'Imperial and a 5-minute walk from Lake Annecy. Albigny Beach and Moon Beach Annecy are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Amours Bridge - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Centre Commercial Courier - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Palais de l Ile - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Notre-Dame-de-Liesse Church - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Annecy Castle - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Annecy Station - 9 min drive
  • Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Plage de l'Impérial - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Là-Haut - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chez Cocotte - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bora Bora - ‬17 min walk

About this property

L'Impérial Palace

4-star beach hotel near Lake Annecy
L'Impérial Palace offers its guests a full-service spa, a health club, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A casino, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly L'Impérial Palace. Free valet parking is available.

This Edwardian Annecy hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1912
  • Casino
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
L'Impérial Palace offers 104 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Annecy hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Cristal Spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 29 for adults and EUR 14 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 165 slot machines
  • 7 gaming tables
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Casino (4,844 square feet of space)
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.45 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 29 for adults and EUR 14 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

Please note that children under 12 years old are only admitted to the spa from 4 PM to 6 PM.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

l Imperial Palace Annecy
l`Imperial Palace Hotel Annecy
L'Impérial
L'Impérial Palace
L'Impérial Palace Annecy
L'Impérial Palace Hotel
L'Impérial Palace Hotel Annecy
L'Impérial Palace Hotel
L'Impérial Palace Annecy
L'Impérial Palace Hotel Annecy

Frequently asked questions

How close is L'Impérial Palace to the airport?

L'Impérial Palace is 32.2 mi (39-min drive) away from the Chambery (CMF-Chambery - Savoie) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does L'Impérial Palace have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at L'Impérial Palace.

How close is L'Impérial Palace to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Albigny Beach and 3-minute walk from Plage de l'Imperial. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does L'Impérial Palace offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at L'Impérial Palace, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 29 for adults and EUR 14 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at L'Impérial Palace?

During your stay you can enjoy the 4844 square-foot casino on site, featuring 165 slot machines and 7 gaming tables.

What time is check-in at L'Impérial Palace?

Check-in begins at 4 PM.

Is there free parking at L'Impérial Palace?

This hotel offers free valet parking.

Does L'Impérial Palace have a pool?

L'Impérial Palace does not have a pool.

Does L'Impérial Palace have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like French cuisine and brunch.

Does L'Impérial Palace have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Cristal Spa, where you can enjoy facials, massages, and body scrubs.

How close is L'Impérial Palace to downtown Annecy?

L'Impérial Palace is 0.8 mi away from Annecy.

L'Impérial Palace Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 656 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manali

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel and plan on going back. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean and the food was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel, Los Angeles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Morning breakfast buffet was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the lake from are room was breathtaking i will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La ubicación es increíble por sus vistas al lago, la tranquilidad y los servicios del hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel with a view of the Alps! Wonderful amenities and excellent staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

julio cesar

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

Séjour à Annecy

La vue est magnifique. L’attention à la clientèle laisse beaucoup à désirer. La nourriture ok
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

Excellent hotel, would stay again

We will tell all of our friends about this hotel, and will definitely come back. Excellent service at every corner, situated on a magnificent lake, perfect for R&R. What's not to love?
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly a great hotel, expensive perhaps, but worth it. Only small criticism was the separate toilet, which was really tiny if you are six foot tall. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to enjoy the lake and surrounding parks. An easy walk to the old part of town. The room was spacious with a large bathroom and seperate toilet. Nice extras like Evian water replenished daily, welcome cakes, farewell jam and cake. Valais parking was excellent. Lovely experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Spring in Annecy

Amazing time in Annecy. Resort location is perfect and hotel service is first class. Had an amazing time with my family. The breakfast buffet is also very nice. We went as part of a family event. There were maybe 30 of us. Was a great experience all round
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A treat to have the lake view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

All the staff were so smiley and cheerful. Nothing was too much bother. Excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sahand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views and spa
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

david

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a beautiful hotel and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

iain

excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manish

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great team at. Hotel from Reception to conceirage to restaurant Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiyeon

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from this hotel are magically. Great location. 15min walk alongside lake to centre. Amazing had a lovely trip and staff were so friendly - defo check out the spa - brilliant service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savitri, Alcester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, very clean, excellent staff service throughout.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only in Annecy for 1 day to visit with our exchange student & his family. The hotel is absolutely beautiful & the view of the lake was stunning from our balcony. We absolutely will come back if we are lucky enough.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025