La Croix Blanche, Chamonix

La Croix Blanche - A historic Alpine hotel in central Chamonix with Mont Blanc views and Savoyard cuisine

Founded in 1793, La Croix Blanche is a 2-star historic hotel featuring traditional Alpine architecture in central Chamonix, 300 meters from the Aiguille du Midi cable car. The 34 rooms include single, double, superior double, triple suites, and quadruple suites, all equipped with satellite TV, minibars, and en-suite bathrooms; some offer Mont Blanc views or balconies. Guests at La Croix Blanche can dine on Savoyard cuisine at the Brasserie l'M restaurant, which has a terrace facing Mont Blanc, or use the business center and 18-space private parking. The multilingual staff assists with ski lockers, luggage storage, and accessing nearby landmarks like Montenvers - Mer de Glace (7 km) or Reserve naturelle des Aiguilles Rouges (300 meters).

Pros

Historic 1783 building with traditional Alpine decor and central location near ski lifts.

Restaurant serving regional Savoyard dishes on a Mont Blanc-view terrace.

Multilingual staff and business facilities, including conference rooms and a 24-hour front desk.

Variety of room types, some with mountain views or balconies.

Cons

No elevator service to some rooms.

Limited on-site parking (18 spaces).