Palace de Menthon
Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Annecy
Hotel in Annecy, France
Book with PearlWhy go
Palace de Menthon is worth booking when the lake setting, spa time, and special-occasion mood matter more than central Annecy convenience. It is a stronger fit for couples and celebration stays than for tight business schedules, and its easy booking profile makes it useful when restaurant-led lake hotels are harder to secure.
About Palace de Menthon
Palace de Menthon is a hotel option in Annecy with a MICHELIN Guide distinction: Hotels Selected for 2025. Plan it around current availability and the purpose of the trip, and confirm the details that matter most for your stay before booking.
For travelers comparing Palace de Menthon with other named options, keep the comparison practical and current. Consider Palace de Menthon alongside Auberge du Père Bise, Beau Site, Hôtel Restaurant Auberge du Père Bise – Jean Sulpice, Le Clos Marcel, and Yoann Conte, then confirm the latest details directly before booking.
A MICHELIN-selected hotel option in Annecy
The most reliable recognition is MICHELIN Guide, Hotels Selected in 2025. That makes Palace de Menthon relevant for travelers who want a hotel with guide recognition in Annecy, but it does not by itself define any specific room category, service format, restaurant program, wellness facility, view, rate, or booking difficulty.
If you are planning restaurants around the stay, use the Annecy restaurants guide and confirm individual venues separately. For Palace de Menthon itself, keep the planning checklist focused on what matters for your dates: availability, cancellation terms, current services, and the dress expectations that matter for your stay. The dress code is smart casual.
When to go, and who should skip it
Seasonality, pricing, booking difficulty, lunch or dinner service, spa detail, pool detail, and specific amenity packages are not set out here. Rather than relying on assumptions, choose dates based on your own Annecy itinerary and confirm the hotel's current offer before committing.
Palace de Menthon is most appropriate to consider when you want a recognized hotel in Annecy and are comfortable checking the latest practical details directly. It may be less suitable if your decision depends on a specific feature such as a particular dining format, exact rate, loyalty benefit, room view, or wellness facility.
Quick reference: consider Palace de Menthon for a MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected 2025 stay in Annecy; verify all current services, amenities, prices, and booking terms before making it the anchor of the trip.
Planning details
- Location
- 665 Rte des Bains, 74290 Menthon-Saint-Bernard, France
- Website
- palacedementhon.com
- Phone
- +33 4 50 64 83 00
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Palace de Menthon presents as a classic, lakeside grand hotel rooted in Belle Époque architecture. The property leans on its immediate relationship with Lake Annecy: the water sits at the hotel’s doorstep and the Aravis range frames the opposite shore. That geography sets the tone—calm mornings, reflective light and a composed, historic character rather than urban bustle. The description emphasizes scale and permanence; this is a place where the building’s era and the surrounding private gardens contribute to an old-world, quietly elegant atmosphere rather than a playful or ultra-modern design statement.
Best For
This hotel suits travelers who prioritize an uninterrupted lakeside experience and a restful, scenic stay. It appeals to couples and families seeking a tranquil base on Lake Annecy and to those choosing a grand, traditional property over smaller, urban boutique alternatives. Weekenders and guests looking for a visually striking natural orientation—mirror-like mornings, mountain views across the water—find the location particularly rewarding. The hotel’s argument is its setting: visitors who want the lake to be the organizing element of their stay will appreciate what Palace de Menthon delivers.
Stay Tips
Book with the lake in mind: prioritize rooms that face the water so the lake and the Aravis range become the primary orientation of the stay. Choose arrival times that let you enjoy still mornings when the surface reflects the sky. If you’re deciding between downtown Annecy and a lakeside property, pick Palace de Menthon when you want quiet, scenic grounds and a larger-scale hotel experience rather than an urban, design-led boutique option. Expect the setting to be the main draw and plan activities around the lakeshore.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant and sophisticated atmosphere blending classic historical romance with contemporary luxury, featuring serene lakeside panoramas and plush comforts.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Amenities
View
Accessibility
About the Stay
- Rooms
- 67
- Check-in
- 16:00
- Check-out
- 12:00
- Property Style
- Historic 5 Star Palace Blending Old World Charm with Modern Luxury
- Design Style
- Contemporary Classic with Antique Echoes and Vibrant Murals
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 665 Rte des Bains, 74290 Menthon-Saint-Bernard, France
Planning details
Location
665 Rte des Bains, 74290 Menthon-Saint-Bernard, France · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
If the celebration is built around dinner, try Yoann Conte or Hôtel Restaurant Auberge du Père Bise – Jean Sulpice. If the goal is a simpler lakeside hotel, compare Beau Site and Le Clos Marcel.
Hotel context
How Palace de Menthon compares around Annecy
Palace de Menthon is the more hotel-led choice in this set: book it when the stay itself, the lake setting, and wellness time matter. Hôtel Restaurant Auberge du Père Bise – Jean Sulpice and Yoann Conte make more sense when dinner is the anchor of the trip and the room is part of a restaurant pilgrimage.
Beau Site and Le Clos Marcel are the more direct cross-shops for guests who want a lake-area stay without over-indexing on grand-hotel formality. Palace de Menthon is the pick for a more polished occasion atmosphere; those alternatives are better if the goal is a simpler lakeside base.
Auberge du Père Bise sits closer to the restaurant-and-hospitality crossover. Choose Palace de Menthon when booking ease and resort-style downtime matter; choose Auberge du Père Bise when the trip needs a stronger dining identity.
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Compare Palace de Menthon
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Palace de Menthon | Annecy | 2025 Michelin Selected Hotels |
| Hôtel Restaurant Auberge du Père Bise – Jean Sulpice | Talloires-Montmin | No published awards |
| Auberge du Père Bise | Talloires-Montmin | 2026 Michelin 1 Key2025 Relais Chateaux Award2025 Gault & Millau Exceptional Hotel2025 Michelin 1 Key2024 Michelin 1 Key |
| Beau Site | Talloires | No published awards |
| Le Clos Marcel | Duingt | No published awards |
| Yoann Conte | Veyrier-du-Lac | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 Relais Chateaux Hotels2025 Michelin Selected Hotels2025 Relais Chateaux Award |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to book Palace de Menthon?
No specific best season or booking window is set out here. Plan around your Annecy itinerary and confirm availability, rates, and cancellation terms directly for your dates. Palace de Menthon is confirmed as MICHELIN Guide, Hotels Selected in 2025.
Do loyalty programs work at Palace de Menthon?
Loyalty-program participation and elite-benefit details are not set out here. If points, upgrades, or member benefits matter, confirm them through the booking channel or the venue's official channels before reserving.
Is Palace de Menthon good for business travel?
There is not enough information here to judge Palace de Menthon as a business-travel choice. If your trip depends on meeting access, work facilities, parking, transport timing, or other practical details, confirm those specifics directly. The location is Annecy.
How does Palace de Menthon compare to other hotels?
Use Palace de Menthon as one Annecy hotel option with MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected 2025 recognition, then compare current availability and services with Beau Site, Le Clos Marcel, Hôtel Restaurant Auberge du Père Bise – Jean Sulpice, Auberge du Père Bise, and Yoann Conte. Confirm each venue's latest details before booking.
How is the dining at Palace de Menthon?
Specific dining details for Palace de Menthon are not set out here, so do not book on the assumption of a particular cuisine, menu format, chef, price, or service schedule. For dining-led planning, compare current options in Annecy and verify details directly with the venues.
