Reviews of Balcon de l'Arve - Charming Duplex in Chamonix Centre
28 Clos Jardins du Mont Blanc, Chamonix City Centre, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewView and location.
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood location. Nice view of the river.
The wide angle photos made it look much bigger than it was. It was small and pokey - too small for our family of four adults. No living area. I wouldn’t recommend it.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It is great to hear that you appreciated the location and view of our property. On the other hand, we're sorry if the size of the property did not meet your expectations. We understand how this could have affected your stay, especially as a family of four adults. Please know that we take this kind of feedback very seriously. We would also like to address your concern about the photos provided. Our intention is never to mislead our guests and we will ensure to review this matter. Just to clarify, there is a living area in the apartment on top of the balcony looking over the river where you can enjoy evening drinks and relax after a long day. We are sorry to hear that you would prefer a hotel next time but we genuinely appreciate your feedback as it helps us to improve our service for future guests. Thank you once again for your review.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It is great to hear that you appreciated the location and view of our property. On the other hand, we're sorry if the size of the property did not meet your expectations. We understand… Show more
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat communication from the hosts, the apartment was clean and had good supplies (salt, oil, toilet roll etc). Beautiful views from the balcony and a very well equipped kitchen. Lots of storage and plenty of coat hangers. The shower was lovely and powerful. Plenty of towels and beds made up on arrival.
I can't think of anything I did not like
Thank you for your kind words and wonderful review. It's terrific to hear that you enjoyed the gorgeous apartment, the great location, and our service. We're also happy that you found the shower powerful and appreciated the ample towels and ready-made beds upon arrival. Your feedback is highly valuable, and we're always looking to improve our service. We're glad you couldn't find anything you did not like, but we welcome any suggestions for improvement in the future. We're looking forward to hosting your stay again.
Thank you for your kind words and wonderful review. It's terrific to hear that you enjoyed the gorgeous apartment, the great location, and our service. We're also happy that you found the shower powerful and appreciated the ample towels and… Show more
Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLocation was fabulous!
Reviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified revieweverything...apartment is 100 meters from the walking street and still really quiet, calm...only "noise" is coming from the river :), which is amazing, as well...the view is mesmerizing, apartment is well equipped, well designed it looks like a chalet inside. highly recommended for everyone who wanted to do ski, walk, hike or just rest and walk in this tiny charming city
we had to leave
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our apartment and took full advantage of its prime location. It's great to know that you found it calm, quiet, and well-equipped. We agree, the sound of the river adds to the charm! Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We understand how hard it can be to leave a place you've enjoyed so much. We hope to welcome you back to Chalonix soon for more skiing, hiking, or just restful walks in our charming city. Thanks again for your feedback!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our apartment and took full advantage of its prime location. It's great to know that you found it calm, quiet, and well-equipped. We agree, the sou… Show more
Reviewed: 20 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe location was great with views over L’ Arve. Had everything we needed plus more than we were expecting which was a nice surprise. Home from home self-catering set up. Great for our needs.
Reviewed: 27 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewAn absolute gem in the central part of Chamonix, which made it perfect to walk to all supermarkets and restaurants.The communication from the host made it an absolute easy convenience for us to check I and out. We would highly recommend 👌
Nothing
Reviewed: 22 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewWe had a wonderful stay, a great sized apartment for our family of 4 with beautiful views. The travel guide was very helpful, all the information needed to check in and out easily, and the host was fantastic. The small utility and second toilet was a good addition. The perfect location for Chamonix centre, we could easily walk to all the local shops and attractions. The private parking was easy with a dedicated space.
Reviewed: 10 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful & very well located apartment. Just a few meters from the centre (& bars). Super U, Spar & Coffeeshop around the corner. Balcony next to a river with views of the mountains. Amazing! Very cozy.
On arrival we noticed the coffee machine was not working properly. Not a deal-breaker. But not ideal. Busy school right in front of the balcony, but not disturbing.