L'Imperial Palace  

On the shores of Lake Annecy, tucked between the Alps and a leafy park. Steps from Plage de l'Impérial and Moon Beach Annecy, and a short ride to Amours Bridge and the Vieille Ville. About a 30–45 minute drive from Geneva International Airport and roughly 34 km from La Clusaz ski area. A lakefront, beach hotel vibe with easy access to boat rides and city sights.

Set in an Edwardian shell with a modern, trendy interior. Around a hundred air-conditioned rooms and suites are spacious and stylish, with flat-screen TVs, minibars, laptop-compatible safes and desks. The hotel sits in a wooded park so expect calm, alpine-meets-lakeside energy.

Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials. Indoor pool, health club and sauna for active days. There’s also an on-site casino, hair salon, concierge services, valet parking and shuttle options to help you get around. Wake up to lake-light mornings and quick walks to the beach.

Business center, conference center and meeting rooms for events and corporate stays. Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property, plus dry cleaning and 24-hour front desk services. Airport and train station pick-up available for a surcharge.

Multiple on-site restaurants including La Voile and La Brasserie, plus a coffee shop/café and bar/lounge. French and regional flavors feature on the menus. Buffet breakfast is served daily (fee applies), and room service is available.