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5.0 out of 5

"Very nice hotel with great rooms. " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 17 Feb 2024

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Family Lodge Suite 4 People

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Quadruple Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Triple Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Studio 2 People

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Studio 5 People

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Hôtel Le Gai Soleil, you're just a quick walk from Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free ski shuttle.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to body treatments, massages or manicures and pedicures at the spa
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens and 12 minutes on foot from Samoens Ski Resort
  • Free ski shuttle service
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

Hôtel Le Gai Soleil ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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5 out of 5
Very nice hotel with great rooms.

Posted by on 17 Feb 2024

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About the Hôtel Le Gai Soleil

Location 26 rte de Taninges, Samoens, 74340

Renovations + Closures

The following facilities are closed on Wednesday:

  • Restaurant

Property Features

After a day on the slopes, indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa or soothe your muscles in the hot tub. For a free ride to the slopes, hop on the mountain hotel's complimentary ski shuttle. Hôtel Le Gai Soleil helps provide the perfect winter holiday with ski storage and ski passes. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the hotel's bar. There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. This ski hotel also offers an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre. Self parking is free. This 3-star Samoëns hotel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 538 sq ft of conference space
  • 50 sq. m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cots/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free ski shuttle; airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Hôtel Le Gai Soleil offers 29 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Samoëns hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Luxury bedding
  • Cots (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Heating
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch and dinner. Reservations are required.

On-site venue No. 2 – bar. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

An indoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

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

  • Canoeing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Ski lessons available nearby
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:30 PM. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property ahead of time 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. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 9:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets: EUR 5 per pet, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmationService animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

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, ANCV Cheques-vacances and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, ANCV Chèques-vacances and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9:30 PM
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities on-site
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Private entrance
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • ANCV Chèques-Vacances
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.20 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: from approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and from EUR 11.90 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 160 per vehicle (return)
  • Pet fee: EUR 5 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.

Hotel Names

  • Gai Soleil Hotel
  • Hotel Gai Soleil
  • Hôtel Gai Soleil Samoens
  • Hôtel Gai Soleil
  • Gai Soleil Samoens
  • Hôtel Le Gai Soleil Hotel
  • Hôtel Le Gai Soleil Samoëns
  • Hôtel Le Gai Soleil Hotel Samoëns

You should know

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National Rating

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

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