OVERVIEW
5-star, Relais & Chateaux, Le Hameau Albert 1er proposes a luxurious haven of tranquillity in the very heart of Chamonix, where the Carrier-Maillet family has been dedicated to providing charm, prestige, gastronomy and warm welcome to the mountain since 1903.
With an exceptional Mont Blanc panorama, the family-run ‘Hameau Albert 1er’ hotel proposes a journey through time, between alpine tradition and modernity, with six different lodgings available, offering various features and comforts.
Taking inspiration from the past and combining it with the future could well be the Hameau Albert 1er’s motto. For more than one hundred years, the Carrier family has been overseeing the destiny of the formerly named ‘Railway Guesthouse’ (Pension du Chemin de Fer) and relies strongly on its history to build its future. Over the years, the now, 5-star Hameau Albert 1er hotel has been tastefully refurbished with an emphasis on aesthetics and premium comfort.
Today, the Hameau Albert 1er, made up of chalets and a historical main building, resembles a small hamlet, nestled in a rustic garden, with a brook flowing between the fruit trees.
All that is left to do is choose the ambience of your room: contemporary or alpine tradition, pure white tones or the intimacy of old timber. From the comfort of your bed, everything around you tells a different story…
ROOMS & SUITE-APARTMENTS
In the historic Albert 1er building, discover rooms with contemporary ambience that retain a sense of Savoyard authenticity through the exhibition of artwork and antique furniture.
Rooms offering a cosy, alpine ambience in the wooden farmhouse.
With a modern and welcoming ambience, these two luxury and spacious suites offer a spectacular view of Chamonix’s mountains with the promise of an unforgettable experience with family or friends.
For a privileged stay with friends or family, the Hameau Albert 1er proposes two independent chalets, comfortably nestled in a heavenly garden.
- 21 Rooms in the Albert 1er building
- 12 Rooms at La Ferme
- 2 Family Suites
- 2 Independant Chalets
ALBERT 1ER MAIN BUILDING ROOMS
This original building, constructed in 1903 by Joseph and Lydie Carrier, was a simple, family-run guesthouse, open only in the summer months. The original chimney and solid granite window frames remain today, bearing witness to various changes and modernisations carried out over generations.
In this historic building, there are 21 hotel rooms, with contemporary ambience, presenting Savoyard tradition. Carefully selected colours, materials, decorative objects, molten glass and rugs that are unique to each room. While you might find the subtle grey, mauve and taupe tones of the Aiguille Rouges in one room, you may find the clear blue high mountain sky or the mineral grey of the sides of the Dru in another.
The spacious and luxury rooms propose a contemporary décor whilst retaining a strong sense of ‘high mountain’ identity. The charm of local heritage is expressed through the exhibition of a piece of folk art furniture as well as an illustration chosen in accordance. Some rooms boast a fireplace and jet bath to promise a comfortable stay.
Small Room
With 20m2 of floor space and a garden view, these rooms propose a traditional, mountain decor with a touch of modernity and all the necessary comfort for a relaxing stay.
- 20m2
- Garden view
- Flat screen TV
- DVD player
- Internet access
- Safe
- Minibar
- Air conditioning
- Walk-in shower
- Swimming pool access
- Garage
Classic Room
With 23m² of floor space and a view of the garden or the Aiguilles Rouges, some classic rooms are in a traditional, mountain style with noble woodwork and propose a light atmosphere with all comforts. Other rooms are in a more modern style, proposing a sleek decor with subtle links to the high mountain through a piece of artwork.
- 23m2
- Flat screen TV
- DVD player
- Internet access
- Safe
- Minibar
- Air conditioning
- Shower
- Bath tub
- Swimming pool access
- Garage
Luxury Room Without Fireplace
With 40 m2 of floor space, the luxury rooms propose sleek, white walls in a natural finish that contrast with stained black oak woodwork and the exhibition of a piece of mountain folk art furniture. Mountain artwork animates each room with different subtle tones.
While you might find the subtle grey, mauve and taupe tones of the Aiguille Rouges in one room, you may find the clear blue high mountain sky or the mineral grey of the sides of the Dru in another. Rooms are equipped with a spacious and light bathroom with jet bath and walk-in shower.
- 40m2
- Flat screen TV
- DVD player
- Internet access
- Safe
- Minibar
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi bath
- Walk-in shower
- Swimming pool access
- Balcony
- Garage
Luxury Room With Fireplace
The ambience of a wood burning fire, facing the bed and sitting area, adds to the modern decor and mountain character of these luxury rooms with fireplace and Mont Blanc view.
With a subtle decor consisting of an old piece of folk art furniture juxtaposed with contemporary design, each room is defined by a piece of mountain artwork from the Carrier family’s private collection. Rooms are equipped with a spacious and light bathroom with jet bath and walk-in shower to guarantee an enjoyable stay.
- 40m2
- Flat screen TV
- DVD player
- Internet access
- Safe
- Minibar
- Fireplace
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi bath
- Walk-in shower
- Swimming pool access
- Balcony
- Garage
ROOMS AT LA FERME
Luxury Room Without Fireplace
With 40m² of floor surface, these rooms have a terrace, providing access to the garden or a balcony facing the Mont Blanc range, bringing together the architecture of old farm houses with the furniture of contemporary designers such as Gaetano Pesce or Lecorbusier.
Rooms are equipped with a spacious and light bathroom with jet bath and walk-in shower for a relaxing stay.
- 40m2
- Flat screen TV
- DVD player
- Internet access
- Safe
- Minibar
- Jacuzzi bath
- Walk-in shower
- Swimming pool access
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garage
Luxury Room With Fireplace
With a floor space of 40m², adding to the contemporary and mountain style, the warmth of a modern fireplace facing the bed and sitting area creates a cosy ambience of luxury.
Rooms have a balcony with view of the mythical summits of the Mont Blanc range and are equipped with a spacious and light bathroom with jet bath and walk-in shower for a relaxing stay.
- 40m2
- Flat screen TV
- DVD player
- Internet access
- Safe
- Minibar
- Fireplace
- Jacuzzi bath
- Walk-in shower
- Swimming pool access
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garage
Prestige Room
With 47m2 of floor space, these contemporary rooms in a mountain style have a superb view of the Mont Blanc range and are equally as comfortable as our luxury rooms, but offer more space and light.
Some are equipped with fireplace and a bed for a third person. These rooms have a large bathroom with jet bath and walk-in shower for a relaxing stay.
- 47m2
- Flat screen TV
- DVD player
- Internet access
- Safe
- Minibar
- Jacuzzi bath
- Walk-in shower
- Swimming pool access
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garage
2 Bedroom Apartment at La Ferme
With 70m² of floor space, ideal for a couple and two children, this apartment is equipped with a spacious bedroom with a large balcony facing Mont Blanc, fireplace, elegant bathroom with jet bath and shower; and a smaller room with twin beds (double upon request) and shower room.
In-keeping with the style of La Ferme, the apartment presents an old wooden setting, complimented with contemporary furnishings
- 70m2
- Flat screen TV
- DVD player
- Internet access
- Safe
- Minibar
- Fireplace
- Jacuzzi bath
- Walk-in shower
- Swimming pool access
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garage
FAMILY SUITES
Suite Blaitière
A cosy cocoon in a mountain style
Unveiled in July 2017, the Blaitière Suite offers 90m² of independent space, not two steps from the hotel’s main building.
Consisting of a main bedroom with luxury bathroom, a smaller bedroom with walk-in shower and a communal lounge with fireplace, this new gem is perfectly suitable for a family of four.
Designed by our architect, Lionel Adam, to bring optimum comfort to its guests, this unashamedly contemporary cocoon fuses wonderful mountain design and cosy atmosphere. Here, modern technology blends seamlessly with the wood and stone finishes, while the white wall coatings contrast with warm fabrics.
Its name is no coincidence; you need only gaze through the suite’s patio doors or from its terrace at the majestic view of the Aiguille de Blaitière mountain, to the left of Mont Blanc and with a summit of 3,522 metres
- 90m2
- Flat screen TV
- Selection of online films
- Internet access
- Safe
- Minibar
- Fireplace
- Jacuzzi bath
- Walk-in shower
- Private steam room
- Swimming pool access
- Terrace
- Garage
Suite Martine
A spacious suite, facing Mont Blanc
Situated on the first floor of ‘La Maison Carrier’ restaurant, this 150m² duplex apartment on two levels offers a luxurious space of impressive volume and is ideally suited for families or friends of up to six people. With a warm and modern decor, you will find a white-washed wood effect throughout, mountain folk art furniture and a private collection of the late Chamonix-born artist, Pierre André Camilleri paintings. With its clean lines and pastel colours, this unusual place encompasses the art of the mountain’s warm welcome.
This luxurious refuge boasts on its first floor a spacious living room with a large balcony facing the Mont Blanc range, a bedroom with double bed and a shower room. A staircase leads you into a magnificent open-plan master bedroom with high open beams, fireplace and bath tub, as well as another large balcony facing Mont Blanc. On this same floor, there is another sleeping space for two people complete with bookcases. In the living room, you will find a magnificent rustic table as well as a large corner sofa, where you can share a convivial meal or play a family board game.
- 150m2
- Flat screen TV
- DVD player
- Internet access
- Safe
- Minibar
- Fireplace
- Jacuzzi bath
- Walk-in shower
- Swimming pool access
- Balcony
- Garage
CHALETS
Chalet Grepon
A chalet reminiscent of a ‘white dream’
Stepping inside the Chalet Grépon, is like diving into a white paradise, with the promise of cosy nights where sweet dreams are made. Named after the granite peak that overlooks it, this chalet proposes a 45m² bedroom where the immaculate white interior is warmed by the flames of the wood burner.
Beautiful materials such as white maple wood, Corian and pure wool curtains make the interior unashamedly minimalist and modern.
This heavenly journey of discovery continues on the private terrace which proposes a panoramic view of the Brevent and Aiguilles de Chamonix. The Chalet Grépon also has a small bunk room for two children, as well as a bathroom with jet bath and shower.
Its modernity, the quality of materials and furnishings, the fluidity of lines, not to mention the prestigious trademark furniture of Philippe Starck and Toshiyuki Kita rank this chalet in the category of most luxurious spaces in the Alps. A dream of white luxury at the foot of this world-famous mountain.
- Flat screen TV
- DVD player
- Internet access
- Safe
- Minibar
- Fireplace
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi bath
- Walk-in shower
- Swimming pool access
- Garden access
- Terrace
- Garage
Chalet Soli
The chalet Soli, a Savoyard cocoon
The Chalet Soli owes its style to the haylofts of long ago, raised maisonettes built next door to the farmhouse to conserve commodities and precious family belongings.
For 2 to 6 people, this 80m² Savoyard chalet, nestled in the heart of the garden, has a cosy feel to it, with a wooden interior and visible timber frames in the salon with fireplace.
Two double, ensuite bedrooms, each with Jacuzzi bath, a private sauna, and two single beds upstairs on the mezzanine, provide comfort throughout.
The chalet has a private terrace and direct access to the Hameau’s garden. The mountain wildlife paintings of local and admirable artist, François Olivier Brunet, animate the chalet with authentic character. A stay in the Chalet Soli is like experiencing a wonderful Robinson Crusoe adventure, yet on a luxury scale, with your own private space in which to relax and recharge your batteries.
- Flat screen TV
- DVD player
- Internet access
- Safe
- Minibar
- Fireplace
- Jacuzzi bath
- Walk-in shower
- Private sauna
- Swimming pool access
- Garden access
- Terrace
- Garage
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SERVICES & FACILITIES
RESTAURANTS
1* Michelin Restaurant Albert 1er
Keep the taste of the product while respecting its texture and gently combining ingredients and without spoiling them trying to over-enhance them, they are our chef’s objectives, Damien Leveau.
- This one-star Michelin restaurant, awarded since 1999, offers the experience of an exceptional moment.
On the menu of the restaurant Albert 1er according to the seasons: Hare à la Royale, Risotto with Alba truffle, Dublin Bay prawn in carpaccio with Osciètre caviar, line caught sea bass roasted, Soufflé with yellow Chartreuse, Crêpe Suzette … The wine list offers a selection of more than 1000 references.
Nature as a source of inspiration
Dishes subtly enhanced by the offerings of our herb garden, where wood sorrel, tarragon, lemon thyme, savory, lemon balm, sage, marjoram and burnet grow under the watchful eye of Pierre Carrier, the creator of this noble kitchen garden.
Wine and food pairings
An epicurean journey where, our head sommelier, Marc-Henri Mialon, will accompany you on the discovery of the exceptional wine cellar which holds 19,000 bottles, representing more than a thousand wines in total, 646 of which feature in our wine list and where Grands Crus are left to age over time.
Excellent service
Perrine Carrier, Maitre D’Hôtel Antoine Merheb and their team assure a professional and attentive service to all guests, throughout the establishment.
Traditional Restaurant – La Maison Carrier
A table in the Maison Carrier farmhouse promises the return of local cuisine from a bygone era in a cosy, alpine setting.
Old favourites, such as grilled pigs’ trotters, pike dumplings in crayfish sauce and pan-fried fera fillet have been reinvented by Head Chef, Stéphane Gassot, to be enjoyed on the terrace in the summer or near the open fire in the winter.
QUARTZBAR
Wine Bar & Cocktails
Subdued purple lighting with hues of blue and live jazz with piano and saxophone combinations: welcome to the QuartzBar, a chic and cosy place to spend those special evenings.
With a decor reminiscent of Mont Blanc rock crystals, the QuartzBar provides an elegant atmosphere for an unforgettable evening.
A la carte, you will discover lesser- known appellation crus from our alpine region, high quality vintage wines and Champagne, as well as numerous cocktails, liqueurs and a selection of sweet and savoury gourmet tapas.
Six nights a week, either playing solo or with other talented musicians, composer and coordinator, Samir Hodzic, guarantees a pleasurable evening for all to enjoy.
SPA LE BACHAL
Le Bachal’ spa complex with indoor-outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and spa treatments is undeniably alluring to any Chamonix visitor.
A well-being centre where you can relax in the hands of our massage/beauty therapists and swim in the Mont Blanc-facing pool, Le Bachal proposes a variety of different treatments, such as a body scrub, green tea wrap, manicure and hot stone massage.
Here, aromatherapy, essential oils and natural, Anne Semonin products will revitalize your body.
Le Bachal is a paradise for anyone wishing to rediscover life’s essential qualities through sensory pleasures.
- indoor/outdoor swimming pool
- Jacuzzi
- Hammam – steam room
- Sauna
- relaxation room
- body and facial treatments
- fitness room
A peaceful haven dedicated to relaxation
If you wish to savour your time and escape for a moment of absolute well-being, Le Bachal is the place to go. A well-being centre where you can relax in the hands of our massage/beauty therapists and swim in the Mont Blanc-facing pool, before indulging in a hot stone treatment. Le Bachal proposes a variety of different treatments that you have always dreamed of :
- body scrubs
- manicures
- green tea wrap
- reflexology
- thai massage
- head massage
- grape-based treatments
- care programme
- treatments for mothers-to-be…
At the Hameau Albert 1er spa, men are also entitled to a moment of relaxation thanks to a masculine range of body and facial treatments proposed specifically for men.
A spa that proposes personalised treatments
At our spa ‘Le Bachal’, our proposed treatments are designed to be personalised: a massage adapted to your body’s needs, a facial adapted to your skin type.
For the tailor-made composition of essential oil blends, we listen to our clients and take the time to exchange with them before proposing a treatment.
This means we are able to propose a suitably-adapted treatment according to our clients’ expectations, personality, wishes and the season. In the summer, anti-inflammatory rhododendron is used alongside juniper (ideal for circulation) and relaxing rose wood. In the winter, warmer spices such as cinnamon and bitter orange are favoured.
Nature’s virtues
Our aromatherapy, essential oils, dietary minerals and plants are all essential for giving your body the care and attention it deserves. The ‘Anne Semonin’ products we use are 100% eco-friendly and not only nourish the body but appease the mind.
Now in Chamonix, you can discover the benefits of grape-based oeno-cosmetic skincare routines with our proposal of grapeseed wraps, scrubs, drainage and massages. Here, at Le Hameau Albert 1er, vineyards play an important role in our spa as well as in our restaurants!