Le Splendid Hotel Lac D'Annecy - Handwritten Collection

4-star Art Deco hotel facing Lake Annecy with lake-view balconies

Rooms & Design

Le Splendid Hotel Lac D'Annecy - Handwritten Collection is a 4-star hotel built in the 1930s with an Art Deco-inspired design that sets it apart from other Annecy hotels. The 84 rooms include deluxe double rooms with lake-facing balconies and superior family rooms that come with a separate sleeping area for children. Each room has a minibar restocked daily, a Nespresso machine, and a private bathroom with either a bathtub or a rain shower.

Room Amenities

All rooms are soundproofed and equipped with flat-screen satellite TVs, a safe, and individually controlled air conditioning. The hotel provides free toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers upon request. Guests receive a complementary mini-bar with soft drinks and snacks, plus a Nespresso machine with extra pods available at the front desk.

Wellness & Fitness

The hotel has a dedicated wellness area on the 1st floor that includes an on-site sauna and steam room for relaxation after a day of hiking or skiing. A fitness centre with basic weights and cardio equipment is open 24 hours for guests. Access to these facilities is complimentary for all hotel guests.

Dining & Bar

The breakfast buffet is served daily from 630 to 1000 and includes local cheeses, baguettes, croissants, fresh fruit, and made-to-order eggs. A chic bar serving signature cocktails and local wines is open in the evening (closed on Mondays). Guests also enjoy complementary afternoon treats such as fruit water, granita, and sometimes mini-beignets in the lobby.

Family & Pet Services

Families with children can request board games and a paddleboard loan (subject to availability) to explore Lake Annecy directly from the hotel's nearby pier. Pets are welcome with a €14 per night fee that includes pet bowls and special services; the hotel also provides advice on nearby dog-friendly walking routes. Babysitting services can be arranged through the reception for an additional charge.

• Location: 2-minute walk from Lake Annecy, on the banks of the Vassé canal
• Rooms: Art Deco-inspired rooms with lake views from selected balconies
• Wellness: Fitness centre, sauna and steam room on the 1st floor
• Dining: Breakfast buffet with local cheeses and pastries; chic bar with signature cocktails
• Parking: Underground parking subsidised by the hotel (€5 per night with voucher)
• Pet policy: Pet-friendly rooms with pet bowls and special services
• Family: Large sofa beds in family rooms; board games and paddleboard loan