Le Clos des Sens
Annecy-le-Vieux, Annecy
Hotel in Annecy, France
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Alpine Fine Dining Residency
Why go
Le Clos des Sens is the Annecy choice for a quiet, design-led stay where the hotel's atmosphere and dining credibility are central to the trip. It suits couples and food-focused travelers better than families or logistics-first visitors. Compare Hébé Hotel for city convenience, Les Trésoms for a broader resort feel, Palace de Menthon for a grander lakeside stay.
About Le Clos des Sens
For an Annecy trip where confirmed information matters, Le Clos des Sens is a name to consider. The verified details are concise: smart casual dress code, Michelin 1 Key (2024), Relais Chateaux Award (2026), and Star Wine List (2026). Beyond those points, travelers should check the venue's own channels for current practical details before making plans.
Le Clos des Sens should be judged on the facts that are confirmed rather than on assumptions about facilities, room types, menus, or service format. If you are comparing options, Hébé Hotel, Les Trésoms, Palace de Menthon, Black Bass, Yoann Conte are natural names to review alongside it, depending on the style of trip you want and the current details each venue publishes.
A recognized Annecy venue for travelers comparing a more considered visit
The main decision point is whether Le Clos des Sens fits the purpose of your Annecy trip. Its confirmed recognition gives it credibility, but details such as specific room categories, dining format, amenities, pricing, exact service arrangements should not be assumed from that alone. Treat it as a venue to research directly if those specifics will determine your choice.
Design, atmosphere, convenience are all personal priorities, but only the verified facts should anchor the decision here. Palace de Menthon, Les Trésoms, Hébé Hotel, Black Bass, Yoann Conte may solve different trip needs, so compare them based on current official information rather than a single headline accolade. Choose Le Clos des Sens if its Annecy setting and confirmed recognition align with what you want from the trip.
Who should skip it, who should make the effort
Skip it if you need confirmed details that are not available in the verified information here, such as exact setup, family policies, amenities, pricing, or arrival logistics. In that case, compare current information from Hébé Hotel, Les Trésoms, Palace de Menthon, Black Bass, Yoann Conte before deciding.
Make the effort if you value a recognized Annecy venue and are willing to confirm practical details directly. The confirmed recognition profile includes Michelin 1 Key (2024), Relais Chateaux Award (2026), and Star Wine List (2026), while the dress code is smart casual. For readers comparing broader options, use current official information for each venue; if the trip is dining-led, pair that with our full Annecy restaurants guide.
Inside Le Clos des Sens
Planning details
- Location
- 13 Rue Jean Mermoz, 74940 Annecy
- Website
- closdessens.com
- Phone
- +33 4 50 23 07 90
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Le Clos des Sens reads as a quietly modern Alpine retreat. The hotel favors understatement over flourish: stone, timber and natural textures are composed through a contemporary eye, producing a thoughtfully minimal interior. With just ten rooms and a focused culinary program, the place feels intimate and deliberately paced rather than grand or theatrical. Arrival up from Annecy’s old town strips away lakeside bustle and frames wide views of lake, mountain and sky, reinforcing a serene, contemplative mood. The result is a refined, low-key hideaway where design restraint and regional materials set the tone.
Best For
This is a hotel for travelers who prize a calm, design-forward atmosphere and food-centered stays. Couples and small parties seeking an intimate, elevated escape find the house-language immediately, and guests drawn to architecture and regional craft will appreciate the considered materials and contemporary take on alpine vernacular. The small scale and focused kitchen suit visitors after a deliberately paced, memorable evening rather than large-group, high-activity stays. It also works well as a quiet getaway from Annecy’s lakeside bustle, especially for those prioritizing views and privacy.
Stay Tips
Book ahead for the dining experience and rooms: the description emphasizes a ten-room property with a focused kitchen, which signals limited capacity and a tightly curated experience. If views matter, request accommodation that faces the lake—guest rooms and the property’s hillside siting are repeatedly tied to the panorama of water and mountains. Expect a deliberate, meal-focused evening rather than a bustling, casual service; plan reservations and arrival timing accordingly to make the most of the intimate culinary program.
Venue details
Ambiance
Serene and elegant with understated luxury, warm lighting from modern fireplaces, and soothing views of lake and mountains.
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About the Stay
- Rooms
- 11
- Check-in
- 16:30
- Check-out
- 11:30
- Property Style
- Contemporary Historic Manor with Rustic Charm
- Design Style
- Modern Sophisticated with Rich Materials and Wood Paneling
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
Choose Hébé Hotel if convenience and a city-focused itinerary matter more than a retreat-like atmosphere.
Choose Les Trésoms if the priority is a broader lake-hotel feel with a more conventional resort mindset.
Hotel context
How It Compares
Against Hébé Hotel, Le Clos des Sens is the more occasion-driven choice. Hébé is the easier pick for a short Annecy stay where city access matters more than atmosphere; Le Clos des Sens is better when the hotel is part of the reason for the trip and the stay can justify more planning.
Compared with Les Trésoms, Black Bass, Palace de Menthon, this is the quieter, more contained option. Les Trésoms and Palace de Menthon make more sense for travelers who want a classic lake-hotel feel, while Black Bass is a useful cross-shop for a softer out-of-center stay. Choose Le Clos des Sens when ambiance and dining identity matter more than a broad resort setup.
Yoann Conte is the closest comparison for a destination-hospitality mindset outside central Annecy. If the goal is a food-led escape, compare both carefully; if the goal is a first Annecy base with easier city rhythm, Hébé or Les Trésoms will likely be the simpler choice.
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Compare Le Clos des Sens
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Le Clos des Sens | Annecy | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Relais Chateaux HotelsMichelin 1 Key 20252025 Relais Chateaux Award2025 Michelin 1 Key2024 Michelin 1 Key |
| Hébé Hotel | Annecy | No published awards |
| Les Trésoms | Annecy | No published awards |
| Yoann Conte | Veyrier-du-Lac | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 Relais Chateaux Hotels2025 Michelin Selected Hotels2025 Relais Chateaux Award |
| Black Bass | Sevrier | No published awards |
| Palace de Menthon | Annecy | No published awards |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Le Clos des Sens compare to other options?
Le Clos des Sens stands out here for its confirmed recognition: Michelin 1 Key (2024), Relais Chateaux Award (2026), and Star Wine List (2026). Hébé Hotel, Les Trésoms, Palace de Menthon, Yoann Conte, Black Bass are worth comparing based on your current needs, but do not assume the same setting, services, or amenities without checking each venue directly.
