My stay at Hotel Abbaye de Talloires was nothing short of exceptional, deserving of its flawless ten-star ranking on Booking.com. Nestled in a breathtaking location, the hotel exudes a serene, timeless charm that envelops guests in the peaceful ambiance of its historic abbey roots. The staff’s warmth and professionalism were impeccable, ensuring every moment was seamless and memorable. The cuisine was a delight, with each dish crafted to perfection, complementing the overall experience. The rooms, elegantly appointed, offered both comfort and a sense of refined tranquility. This is a place where time seems to pause, inviting reflection and gratitude for life’s simple joys. I left rejuvenated and eager to return to this extraordinary haven.

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The Abbaye was a delightful and memorable place to stay right on the lake in one of the most beautiful parts, with wonderful walks and an idyllic location. The character was superbly preserved, we arrived for just a night to break up a road trip from Italy to the UK and it made a magical stopover which my 7 year old also loved. I can imagine it is glorious in blue skies, we had rain and mist which was also scenic and poetic and it was easy to see why so many poets and artists had been inspired here, including Cezanne who spent a whole summer at the Abbaye. Our room was peaceful and beautifully appointed with antique furniture and overlooked the lake. The staff at the front desk were absolutely lovely and my son will always remember Manon who gave him some colouring pencils for his birthday. The restaurant is excellent but after a long drive my husband and I preferred to have a glass of wine in the historic bar downstairs rather than formal dining, and Manon did lots of lovely little touches of hospitality such as bringing his kids menu of steak and spaghetti for him which made us feel really at home. I also left something in my room which they kindly posted the very same day, altogether such sweet and lovely hospitality the kind of which it is rare to find. The building itself was sensitively restored and not over-done, reminding me of the Landmark Trust properties which you can find in the UK as part of the King’s commitment to national heritage, local materials and spirit of place. A real gem and definitely bookmarked on our map for future journeys.

My wife and I were there twice this month. This time, the staff very kindly upgraded us to an amazing suite, with a stunning view both on the lake and the beautiful gardens. The room was ready slightly in advance vs. standard check-in time. The suite was beautiful and had a fantastic charm. We enjoyed reading about the history of Talloires and the Abbaye in a booklet in the room. The staff also kindly showed us around and made us appreciate the beauty of the building. We had a lovely breakfast outside with the incredible view on the lake. Resting and swimming at the lake and at the spa was perfect. Thank you Abbaye staff. We will be back again and recommend your hotel!

The place is absolutely gorgeous, beautiful lake view, walking path along the bank, atmospheric building of the old abbey with creaking floors and the smell of the old wood.

There are couple of observations to be aware of. The hotel is marked as pet friendly, but you will not be allowed to enter restaurant with your pet. For the breakfast our family with a puppy was suggested to be seated in a lobby area which we would not expect of this level facility. There is a parking area which belongs to the hotel - which is lacking capacity and normally is overloaded when the hotel is fully booked. You will be suggested to leave your car keys at the reception, so that personnel could move your car depending on the necessity.

This fine hotel has honed its perfection over many years without losing any of its flavor and freshness. This latest stay was no exception to the experiences we have shared here with family and friends. The food for breakfast and in the dining room is inventive and satisfying for the taste as well as the presentation. The staff are professional, friendly and excellent guides through the facilities and the menus. The cellar is replete with delights. We had a Côte du Rhône white which had been exquisitely developed, for a very reasonable price. It you have the opportunity to stay at the Abbaye, this refined establishment will fulfill all your expectations. Looking forward to our next visit. Linda and Jean-Guy

Leaving this fine place behind.

The setting is very pleasant

I didn’t like it when the fire alarm went off in the middle of the night at nearly 4am. There were no hotel staff present to supervise or inform the residents during the evacuation night when the fire alarm rang. The situation was made even worse after to returning to our rooms and getting back to bed, when the fire alarm rang again and we had to evacuate again. I was told the following day that both of these incidents were false alarms. Our sleep was severely disrupted that night. I had expected that there would be a formal apology to the residents, and that there would have been some monetary gesture of goodwill to make up for the inconvenience and very poor service. Alas nothing so far !

Fantastic place full of atmosphere. Old building beautifully restored in a unique place in front of the lake. A very nice spa area and a room that was big and comfortable. Both the room service (excellent!!) and the restaurant can be highly recommended. And the staff was incredible service minded. A high class place - but not stuffy at all.

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Always nice to return to the Abbaye . We’ve been coming for at least 20 years or more . Rooms are beautiful especially with lake views . Restaurant has been improved since I was last here. Private deck area at lake is lovely . Staff was very helpful at desk and restaurant. Breakfast is the best .

I forgot how many stairs were involved as we were on 2nd floor and there is no elevator. My fault for not remembering as my guest was elderly. Bar is outside at front of hotel and the pop music is pleasant when there but not so relaxing in the room if your room directly faces the lake . The view was worth the music in the long run . Trade off ! Minor problems .

Amazing view, great food, and one of the best location i have seen in the world. This place has seen a lot for the past several hundred of years, there is a serenity here...

the presence detector got activated in the middle of the night in the ante chamber and the light would come on, while we were sleeping. Obviously a malfunction but we couldn't sleep. We had to kill the power for the whole bedroom and lost most of our sleep. The following day the staff told us that yes, it happened, and charged us everything, to the last penny, and never offered a discount or a gratification for the lost sleep... Disappointing to say the least.

the location is stunning. they have an awesome system down by the lake where you can scan a QR code and order from a menu & it is delivered to your table.

there is no option to buy any kind of drink after 22:00 (except from your mini bar). our order got forgotten on two occasions by the bar staff. when we arrived our room wasn’t ready and we were told that reception would call us to let us know when it was ready which never happened. I personally didn’t think the air-con in the room we were in was working properly.