Imperial Palace
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Imperial Palace is a four-star hotel on the Albigny peninsula beside Lake Annecy, in Annecy, France.
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What's on here
Why go
- A 600-square-metre Cristal Spa.
- Past guests included Édith Piaf, Winston Churchill and Charlie Chaplin.
- Casino Imperial offers slot machines, electronic roulette and table games.
Good to know
Family roomsAccessible roomsBridal suiteSmoking rooms availableSuitesNon-smoking roomsMountain viewGreat ViewLake ViewInterconnected rooms availableSafeRoom serviceBlackout curtainsComplimentary toiletriesTelephoneWake-up service / alarm clockAir conditioningFree parkingElectric vehicle charging stationFree public parking nearbyFree High Speed Internet (WiFi)Free internetPublic wifiWifiAirport transportation
Good for
- couples Couples massages are available.
- families Family rooms are available. Interconnecting rooms are also available.
- groups Banquet and meeting facilities are available.
- business A business centre provides internet access.
Rooms
- Accommodation
- 90 bedrooms and 14 suites Room options include family, accessible, bridal-suite, smoking, non-smoking and mountain-view rooms. Features include air conditioning, private balconies, coffee and tea facilities, bathrobes, blackout curtains and room service.
Amenities
- spa On the ground floor, with solo and duet treatment rooms, a sauna and a steam room.
- gym Fitness facilities are available.
- Wi-Fi Free Wi-Fi is available.
- laundry and dry cleaning Laundry and dry-cleaning services are available.
- breakfast Breakfast buffet and in-room breakfast are available.
Restaurants and bars on site
- La Table, Le Bistro and Le Riva overlook Lake Annecy.
- Salon de l'Impérial has a lounge bar serving cocktails.
- Restaurant tables can be reserved through Zenchef.
Location
- 32 avenue de l'Albigny, at the end of allée de l'Impérial.
- Annecy city centre is a short walk away.
- The Grand Annecy Convention Centre occupies the west wing of the same building.
- Nearby Plage d'Annecy is outside the hotel complex.
What you see
- Room views vary between Lake Annecy, the mountains and the surrounding park.
With kids
- Resident children up to age 12 have scheduled access to Cristal Spa.
- Kids’ meals and highchairs are available.
Check-in and house rules
- check-in
- From 16:00
- check-out
- By 12:00
- pets
- Pets are not allowed
Interesting facts4
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The seven-level hotel rests on stilts because the lakeside ground is unstable.
History of a Romantic hotel in Annecy - Impérial Palace -
300 bedrooms
The original hotel contained 300 bedrooms and 200 bathrooms.
History of a Romantic hotel in Annecy - Impérial Palace -
40 American
Its opening celebration welcomed 40 American high-society guests.
History of a Romantic hotel in Annecy - Impérial Palace -
The original interiors included a Louis XVI-style restaurant and Empire-style salons.
Impérial Palace - Wikipedia
History
An orchestra once played on the terraces, while guests swam, sailed, played tennis and fished.
- 1899Saturnin Fabre proposed a hotel complex for the site.
- 1912René Levraz began the hotel project and commissioned architect Louis Ruphy.
- 1913The hotel opened its ground and first floors on July 14, before construction was complete.
- 1939The hotel closed its activities as war began.
- March 1944German military headquarters moved into the hotel, which also served as an army hospital.
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- After liberationThe building became Resistance headquarters.
- 1947The hotel was restored after wartime damage.
- 1949It hosted the ONU Tariff and Trade Conference for six months.
- 1965The hotel closed on 8 September after prolonged financial difficulties.
- 1967The municipality acquired the buildings and park, requiring the park to remain public and the building to be preserved.
- 1975The park opened to the public on January 20.
- 1981A fire partly destroyed the hotel during the night of October 25–26.
- 1988Rehabilitation began on June 17, retaining the exterior walls while clearing the interior.
- 15 December 1990The rehabilitated property reopened as a luxury hotel and congress-centre complex.
- 1991The casino opened.
Shorts
How to get there
- ParkingNearby public parking is free outside July and August.
- CarAirport transportation is available.
- CarTaxi service and valet parking are available.
- ParkingAn electric-vehicle charging station is available.
Accessibility
- wheelchair access Wheelchair access is available.
Sources: Impérial Palace - Wikipedia · Impérial Palace, Hotel in Annecy lake view - 4-… · History of a Romantic hotel in Annecy - Impéria… · Opening hours and Access Cristal Spa - Hotel Im… · Imperial Palace: booking (its own site) · Imperial Palace: description (its own site) · checked 6 Oct 2026
Where
All. de l'Imperial, 74000, Annecy France
- Website
- hotel-imperial-palace.com/
- Phone
- +33-4-50093000
Questions and answers
Which payment cards are accepted at Imperial Palace?
Mastercard, Visa and American Express are accepted.
Is luggage storage available at Imperial Palace?
Yes, luggage storage is available.
Can I rent a bicycle at Imperial Palace?
Yes, bicycle rental is available.
Is there a concierge at Imperial Palace?
Yes, concierge service is available.
Is housekeeping provided at Imperial Palace?
Yes, housekeeping is provided.
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