Abbaye de Talloires

This was such a beautiful place. You have a gorgeous lake right in front of the hotel with mountains surrounding it. Behind the hotel are mountains with people paragliding around it. The hotel itself has an old charm to it along with wonderful food served by extremely knowledgeable staff. I am vegan and my boyfriend is vegetarian and we were taken care of and served phenomenal dinners each night. We appreciated how much thought was put into the food. We would love to come back!

Our stay at Hotel Abbaye de Talloires was nothing short of exceptional, deserving of our flawless five-star ranking on TripAdvisor. Nestled in a breathtaking location, the hotel exudes a serene, timeless charm that envelops guests in the peaceful ambiance of its historic abbey roots. The staff’s warmth and professionalism were impeccable, ensuring every moment was seamless and memorable. The cuisine was a delight, with each dish crafted to perfection, complementing the overall experience. The rooms, elegantly appointed, offered both comfort and a sense of refined tranquility. This is a place where time seems to pause, inviting reflection and gratitude for life’s simple joys. We left rejuvenated and eager to return to this extraordinary haven.

This was a wonderful experience, the hotel is set in a beautiful ancient Abbey right on the side of the lake at Talloires. Staff are absolutely charming. The bedroom we had overlooked the lake and was superb and very spacious, we did get an upgrade and it was worth it. Only downside was breakfast was enormous choice but not particularly appealing to us - would prefer more homemade and organic eggs etc. Also spa on top floor - seems a bit unnecessary- would rather recommend a swim in the beautiful lake and a good book.

The setting and location of the hotel are amazing, however more attention to detail needed. As we were staying in March, there were only the set menu’s available at the main restaurant (the brasserie was closed). The menu’s were too similar so we were only able to eat at the hotel for one night which was difficult for us with a baby. It would also have been nice to have more snacks or lighter meals available throughout the day, but it felt very ‘out of season’ and a bit limited by what was on offer. The bar area was not very welcoming and could do with a refurbishment more in keeping with the Abbey, as the modern finish did not really work. Some of the staff were a bit rude and not very helpful, felt that they were looking you up and down when you walked past rather than giving you a friendly greeting. The new spa area is beautiful and definitely a big reason to come back again. The hotel has a huge amount of potential, but not quite 4 stars in our opinion.

We have stayed all around the world in Four Season, Ritz Carlton , Jumeirah, you name it. The unpretentious luxury here mixed with history and excellence of staff makes you come back for more. I hardly even do reviews but this hotel deserves one. The food was spectacular and the Maitre D for breakfast a star.

We arrived and hoped to have a nice stay and dinner with the beautiful view from the hotel on the lake. The room was noisy and the hotel only offered 1 (!) 3 course menu. Weasked if my wife could change the main course to the fish which was available on the 6 course menu, but the hotel refused. I have never seen a 4 star hotel refuse such a simple and justified request for no reason. For a 450 Euro per night stay you would expect the service level to be much higher than that. For a fully booked Saturday night in the holiday period the hotel looked dead. The bar area was empty. Having said that the staff was very polite and attentive, but you really need to improve.