This is a hotel which should be great but falls short on several fronts. The building is a gorgeous giant chateau on the waterfront overlooking the incredible Annecy lake. The setting is perfect. But the place also doubles as a casino and as an exhibition centre, so perhaps that explained the indifferent service we got from the time we struggled... More

May be pricey but its location is perfect, On banks of the lake, surrounded by tall lovely trees & high mountains on one side. Jogging track comes free. Haven't tried the casino or Spa. Dinner fare is typical Cordon bleu cuisine. Had Salmon with Pasta which was perfect & Chocolate mousse. The Double Caramel was too sweet & touch of... More

My husband and I have stayed here twice and really love the hotel and it's setting. Sadly on each occasion it was only for one night as we were on route to the Alpes to pick up our son who was finishing ski seasons. We will return and hopefully next time will stay longer. The walk to the old part... More

I have been at the Imperial several times and I think, I really know the hotel now. Location: great location close to Annecy city (10 min walking) and to the lake (right there). If you want to go swimming, you have a lake "poolside" like 2 min from there. Price: very high Rooms: nice and practical, clean Food: good but... More

What a fabulous location on the shores of Lake Annecy! The hotel lives up to its location and has been splendidly modernised to refresh its imperial exterior and create a modern but Art Deco interior. The challenge maybe that this hotel does not know how special it could be. Rooms are very comfortable, with outstanding decor and great views over... More

The rooms here are fantastic. Large, with a big comfy bed (with 2 separate quilts - must be a european thing), but the absolutely best thing was the view. We were in room 708, which had a view of the entire Lake Annecy, which is absolutely beautiful. You are south facing and you can see all the people running below... More

Stayed here for a week with my partner while making our way through different locations in France. The building of this hotel is absolutely gorgeous. Our room (not sure if all do) faced Lake Annecy and had a huge terrace that we enjoyed, even though it was extremely cold. The views are just beautiful. The room was modern and comfortable,... More

First impressions as one approaches this hotel is "wow". The building is glorious and the setting by the lake is lovely. The interior of the hotel has been modernised which doesn't really match the outside. Our room was a little tired and smelt of cigarette smoke, but we opened the windows and let in the breeze coming off the lake... More

Checked in en route to the alps for a break in the journey and to explore annecy. We had to take 2 connecting rooms on the top floor and had amazing views if the lake and town. Large rooms but let down by the decor and layouts, also starting to look a little warn. Ate in the restaurant and the... More