Reviews of Hotel Le Faranchin 3 stars
Route du Lautaret, 05480 Villar-dʼArène, France

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Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were amazing- they went out of their way to help us out. The room was comfortable and the breakfast was perfect.
Thank you, Catherine, for your very encouraging comment. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay in Villar-d'Arène. The whole team looks forward to seeing you soon at Faranchin.
Reviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewStaff very friendly and helpful and the hotel was immaculately clean
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All the team thank you for your message and hope to see you soon to the Faranchin !
Reviewed: 28 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewNice location on way into Serre Chevalier. Clean, warm rooms. Most helpful staff.
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Hello James, We thank you for leaving a comment and we are glad that you enjoyed your stay. The whole team wishes you a happy new year 2025
Reviewed: 9 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 September 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewthe restaurant for breakfast and dinner was superb .The hotel is set in a beautiful valley and there were beautiful viws from our room. the room itself was large and the bathroom too.very spacious and it had a little balcony.
Hello Pamela, Thanck you for your experience, the team is happy that you had a good stay with us. Best regards, Sabrina.
Reviewed: 24 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewVery nice, friendly hotel with attentive staff. it's an authentic Alpine hotel in a working area. Breakfast was lovely with an array of tasty jams and good bread. I have to add that I had a phenomenal lunch with a fantastic red wine.
Hello Len, Thank you very much for your kind comment! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay.
Reviewed: 18 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewFriendly, helpful staff, beautiful view out of the window. Excellent breakfast and really good evening meals too. There is also a nice terrace to enjoy a drink in the evening sunshine.
Service in the restaurant was very slow, especially on our second evening there but the staff were very apologetic about this.
Hi, we thank you for your sympatic message. We are sorry that you had to wait for the diner and thank you for your patience. Hope to see you again soon, Best regards
Reviewed: 11 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewGreat setup, with accommodation, bar and restaurant. Food was excellent, staff were great and helpful.
good afternoon Peter, Thank you for your kind message ! We hope to see you again soon to the Faranchin Best regards
Reviewed: 20 April 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewLocation
Expencive food
Reviewed: 27 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewWe really liked the reception we received. we got early access to our room, which allowed us to go out and enjoy our skiing. We also were able to leave our luggage on the day of departure, which again allowed another day's skiing. The staff were smart and caring and this high standard was continued by all the staff who helped look after us. The room was very nice and comfortable and more than adequate for our needs. Unfortunately it wasn't one of those with a balcony and a view over the valley. We thought all the meals we had were outstanding. It was all superbly cooked with lovely, fresh ingredients all of which was extremely tasty and very good value. My wife is vegetarian and one other main vegetarian dish on the menu would have been welcome.
It's only a tiny thing, but there could have been more attention to the teas and coffees etc in the room. On one day they weren't replaced.
Good morning, We thank you for your kind message. We are sorry for forgetting tea in the room, we will take more care ;) When you come back, don't hesitate to call us to make sure you have a room on the south side! See you soon, The Faranchin team
Good morning, We thank you for your kind message. We are sorry for forgetting tea in the room, we will take more care ;) When you come back, don't hesitate to call us to make sure you have a room on the south side! See you soon, The Far… Show more
Reviewed: 11 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewRoom was excellent, friendly staff, food great with excellent selection, and reasonably priced. I especially loved the fact as I was staying on my own as I was on business, that they did a fondue for one person, which you never really see anywhere else.
The only thing I could fault, and it is a very minor thing, was the morning breakfast coffee wasn't great.
Reviewed: 18 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewSuper friendly staff, cosy and welcoming atmosphere and really excellent food. 10/10.
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Richard, thank you for your opinion! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you again :)
Reviewed: 3 August 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewStaff were friendly, the shared areas such as bar, lounge and restaurant and terrace were all very nice. The food was great too. Room was as expected, small but functional for the 1 night. The town is lovely and easy to walk from the hotel.
Road directly outside
Thank you very much for your review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. The team is always happy to provide a quality service to make your experience memorable. Regarding the road in front of the hotel, we recognise any inconvenience in terms of noise or access. Thank you for your understanding :)
Thank you very much for your review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. The team is always happy to provide a quality service to make your experience memorable. Regarding the road in front of the hotel, we recognis… Show more
Reviewed: 31 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewThe owner/receptionist was really lovely, she met us with understanding, smile and care after a long and exhausting hike in the mountains. The breakfast was really great, lots of variety.
Thank you very much for your kind comments! We are delighted that you enjoyed our warm welcome and delicious breakfast. It was a pleasure to welcome you after your hike. We hope to see you again soon!
Reviewed: 13 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewThe staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Of particular note, Robin, in the restaurant, and the young blond woman at reception, were charming, helpful and informative. The food was excellent. The village location was beautiful, just a bit isolated.
No air-con, but that was minor issue.
Hello Theresea, Thank you for your comment which encourages us, thank you for the members of the team. I hope climate change won't force us to install air conditioning.... ;) Best regards, Sabrina.
Reviewed: 12 June 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewVery comfortable hotel with relaxing public areas. Good setting, as you come down from the mountains. Situated on the edge of the village, so there was the opportunity to eat in the restaurant or try a local hostelry.
Lack of vegetarian items on the menu.
Hello Cathy, Your comment is very nice and encouraging at the start of the summer season. Regarding the diversity of dishes, we adapt as well as possible to different diets and can always improve! The whole Faranchin team thanks you and says see you soon
Hello Cathy, Your comment is very nice and encouraging at the start of the summer season. Regarding the diversity of dishes, we adapt as well as possible to different diets and can always improve! The whole Faranchin team thanks you and say… Show more
Reviewed: 7 May 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewBedrooms are very clean and warm - great showers. Great bar & restaurant. But most of all the staff - owner operated and so they really go the extra mile to ensure you have a great holiday.
Hello, Thank you for your comment! We are delighted that you had a pleasant stay with us and that you liked the rooms! See you soon at the faranchin :)