The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Rhone-Alpes

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Rhone-Alpes

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If it's your first trip to Rhone-Alpes for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Rhone-Alpes. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Rhone-Alpes. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Rhone-Alpes for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Rhone-Alpes beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Rhone-Alpes for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel Ermitage Neuvecelle

Neuvecelle, France
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $331 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Rhone-Alpes
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 1230 Avenue du Leman, Hotel Ermitage Neuvecelle has great rooms from $331 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a casino. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 139.4 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a restaurant, a fitness center, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking at this relaxing hotel. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Hotel Les Prodains

Morzine, France
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $116 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Hotel Les Prodains which has nice rooms starting at $116. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2968 Les Prodains / Route des Ardoisières. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, mountain views, golf, city views, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 134.1 km from the city center. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop


Les Grandes Rousses

Huez, France
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $116 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Rhone-Alpes
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

We found Les Grandes Rousses to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $116. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Route Du Signal. You'll also find a bar, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and child care which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 73 km from the center of town. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Hotel Mercure - Les Arcs 1800

Bourg-Saint-Maurice, France
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $142 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $142, Hotel Mercure - Les Arcs 1800, at Village de Charmettoger provides skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers parking, hiking, mountain views, child care, and laundry services. It's located just 112.6 km from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Restaurant La Ferme de Cupelin

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $228 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Rhone-Alpes
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Hotel Restaurant La Ferme de Cupelin has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10, and offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $228 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 198 route du Chateau. Furthermore, it also offers mountain views, city views, an indoor pool, free parking, and kids meals, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 114.7 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Village Montana

Tignes, France
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Hotel Village Montana is 9.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $181, and it's located at Les Almes. We also love the parking, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and child care which are great for visitors. And since it's just 122.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room


Les Tresoms Lake and Spa Resort

Annecy, France
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

A cool place is Les Tresoms Lake and Spa Resort because it has great rooms that start at $138. It has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 3 Boulevard De La Corniche. Only 75.9 km from the city center, travelers will especially love outdoor tennis, hiking, mountain views, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms at this convenient hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Villa Aimee

Vals-les-Bains, France
Guest House with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Rhone-Alpes
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Villa Aimee offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a water park, and a restaurant which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $133 (before taxes). It's located at 8, Montee Des Aulagniers and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 120.2 km from the city center. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Hotel Annapurna

Courchevel, France
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1714 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at Route de l'Altiport, Hotel Annapurna has great rooms from $1714 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, and child care which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 102.3 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Mineral Lodge & Spa

Villaroger, France
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $224 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Rhone-Alpes
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Mineral Lodge & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $224. Offering skiing, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Le Pré-derrière. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, child care, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just 119.6 km from the city center, too. The water slides are especially fun!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Lyon, Annecy, Les Deux-Alpes, Aix-les-Bains, and Huez.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Rhone-Alpes?

Rhone-Alpes Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$182

After analyzing 459 first time trip hotels in Rhone-Alpes, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $182. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Rhone-Alpes.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $656
  • 4-star hotels: $196
  • 3-star hotels: $120
  • 2-star hotels: $115


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