Very straight the owner, very limited the breakfast 2x croissants per person and the breakfast it is served at 8.30 am which is very late because the bus to chamonix is at 9.35 it means you start doing ski or snowboard at 10:30. You can't use the living room the reason I dont know why the pictures in the website.... More

Based on previous reviews we were expecting a lot more from Chalet les Frenes. We tend to book accommodation where we know that the owners will be welcoming, helpful and full of local information, but unfortunately the owners were away for the period of our stay and the lady who was looking after the chalet (although very nice) lacked knowledge... More

On arrival at the chalet the owner was so helpful, showing us around the chalet and helping us settle in. He gave us advice on where to ski that day, and told us how to get there. The room was great for three of us, and we helped ourselves to tea and coffee, which was nice. The owner was great... More

I was looking up this hostel to book it again and feel the need to go back and write a review for my last stay. Everything that people seem to be complaining about is pretty clear in the info if they had read that first- it is someones home, it is 4 km or so out of chamonix but all... More

My friends and I are currently studying abroad in Spain, and decided to adventure up to the Alps for the weekend. Not only was Chalet les Frenes a great price, but it defined one of our favorite trips this semester! Upon arrival there were warm rooms, a steaming hot tub, and a welcoming Phil. He offered to walk us to... More

Upon arriving, we had difficulty finding the place as it was dark, so we had to call and ask for directions numerous times. After calling Phil several times and not receiving an offer to pick us up (as the website states), we were forced to hitchhike. Phil greeted us at the front door and was nice. He showed us our... More

We ended up at chalet les frenes by chance, getting a last minute deal. We liked it so much we stayed an extra 2 nights! Phil is a superb host and couldn't do enough to help. We had come during the ski season but didn't plan to ski so he lent as his ski shoes for a couple of days!... More

While relatively inexpensive, this place was a rip off. 5 couples shared 2 dirty bathrooms, which of course got worse. After 8 people left, still no cleaning! No top sheet on the bed. One of my windows has no curtain, and I am on ground floor. Lighting too dim to even read by. Owners show no pride of ownership. Paper-thin... More

My girlfriend and I stayed at the Chalet les Frenes for only two days, unfortunately because then we took a train to visit Nice afterwards. Biggest mistake! We wish we could have stayed in Chamonix at the Chalet for our entire 2 weeks instead. The Chalet is so quaint and comfortable, and offered at an exceptionally great price given that... More