It was difficult to find a hotel in Annecy, the large majority of which do not serve half pension, our druthers. A mass of e-mails inquiries sent off, I waited…and waited…and waited. I thought the economy was bad around the world and anticipated hotels snapping up my request for five nights. A resend of inquiries again stating I needed to know now brought a few replies. Don’t you just hate that? Send a one word response, complet and that would satisfy me. Just respond! Beggers can’t be choosers and picked the **Hotel de Paris, Annecy. They do not do half-pension but the price was right, seemed to be in a good location and had free WI-FI (that cinches the deal most of the time).

Manager and owner, Florence Deve, couldn’t have possibly be warmer and more obliging. Filled with tips, happy to answer questions and obliging to the extreme. The Hotel de Paris is located an easy five-block (give or take) walk from the Annecy train station, and around 15-20 minutes from the Hotel into the center of medieval Annecy and the lake. Instead of just giving directions, Florence grabbed a map, a marker and went to work to show the easiest way into the old section and where to turn.

walking route to central Annecy from the Hotel de Paris, France
Hotel de Paris has wonderful WI-FI, and I was actually able to access a strong connection in the room. That is unusual. There are only 15 rooms, all decorated differently and equipped with toilet, bath/shower, telephone, and television. Be prepared to walk up to your room (we were on the second floor). No elevator/ascenseur (lift). Three of the rooms are on the ground floor and open onto a charming terrace. Ask for one of them if stairs would be an impossibility for you.

our Hotel de Paris room in Annecy, France
Ms. Deve’s architect background was evident in the sunny breakfast room…View image, care taken with place settings, cuisine, posters and paintings throughout the hotel, love evident in every touch.

breakfast table at Hotel de Paris, Annecy, France 

breakfast buffet at Hotel de Paris in Annecy, France
I heartily recommend the Hotel de Paris, Annecy and if you plan a stay here in season book far in advance. The hotel was complet throughout our stay, and enoy.

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