Rooms
The 102 rooms are spread across two buildings. Size and layout differs with room category but all are similar in style with a palette of muted grays and beiges complemented by white accents. Large, soft blankets, textured lamps and heavy curtains give a sense of designer comfort, while complimentary Wi-Fi, modern bathrooms and a private balcony with mountain views top off the standard facilities. There is no air conditioning at Héliopic but you can request a fan for your room, though the temperatures generally stay mild through the summer months.
Location
Chamonix in the French Alps is one of the country’s most fashionable mountain resorts and the hotel is set at its heart within a short walk of the Aiguille du Midi cable car. The town’s shops, restaurants and cafés are all within walking distance of the property, as are Chamonix’s other ski lifts.
Food and drink
A wide-ranging continental breakfast is served in the restaurant each morning and during the day the Épicerie du Midi, a stylish café-cum-grocery store, serves a selection of snacks, soups and salads. The restaurant, Akashon, opens again every evening and serves a menu of traditional Savoyard fare as well as classic French dishes.
Facilities and activities
The large Spa by Nuxe at Héliopic is a great place to unwind with treatment rooms, an indoor swimming pool, a Jacuzzi overlooking Mont Blanc, a steam room and sauna, and an ice grotto where you can brave an ice bath.