Big Sky Hotel & Spa  

In Les Bossons, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc — a family-friendly base under Mont Blanc. A 2-minute drive to Glacier des Bossons Chairlift and about 6 minutes to Les Houches Ski Resort; Aiguille du Midi is roughly 4.8 km away. Geneva International Airport is about 96 km.

A spacious, light-filled lobby with a fireplace leads to a garden terrace and original outdoor furniture. The hotel has 89 warmly decorated rooms with flat-screen TVs, bathtubs, electric kettles and complimentary bottled water; Privilege rooms add Nespresso and iPhone/iPad docking. Family-friendly touches include a kids' room and a teen lounge.

Full-service spa with massages, indoor heated pool, outdoor pool and a jacuzzi facing the peaks, plus a sauna and fitness center. Ski storage, ski facilities and a complimentary shuttle to nearby shops make winter easy. Complimentary wireless internet on site; parking and some services may carry extra charges.

24-hour business center, four meeting rooms and a coworking space. Complimentary train station pick-up service, express check-out and a 24-hour front desk.

Diner restaurant serves French cuisine with a garden-view bar/lounge, plus a coffee shop and bar. Buffet breakfast is available for a fee (weekdays 6:30–10:30, weekends 6:30–11:00); children 11 and younger eat free. Limited room service is offered.