Title: Hôtel Edelweiss - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hôtel Edelweiss Travelers find a peaceful mountain retreat with a welcoming fireplace, authentic French cuisine, and a perfect base for exploring the surrounding area ## Photo gallery for Hôtel Edelweiss ![Balcony - Hôtel Edelweiss (Samoëns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24890000/24888900/24888819/5a3baf52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Hôtel Edelweiss (Samoëns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24890000/24888900/24888819/887b4e66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hôtel Edelweiss (Samoëns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24890000/24888900/24888819/b2b5020d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Hôtel Edelweiss (Samoëns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24890000/24888900/24888819/3945a3fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk - Hôtel Edelweiss (Samoëns)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24890000/24888900/24888819/5e89b493.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hôtel Edelweiss sits in the mountains, offering a quiet escape with its garden setting. The lobby fireplace creates a cozy gathering spot after a day outdoors. Guests can enjoy traditional French dishes at the Restaurant, then retreat to rooms equipped with WiFi. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Bar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 30 - Dec. 31](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=24888819&PinnedHotelID=24888819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=24888819&PinnedHotelID=24888819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 31 - Jan. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=24888819&PinnedHotelID=24888819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=24888819&PinnedHotelID=24888819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 2 - Jan. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=24888819&PinnedHotelID=24888819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=24888819&PinnedHotelID=24888819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 9 - Jan. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=24888819&PinnedHotelID=24888819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=24888819&PinnedHotelID=24888819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### Double Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Digital channels - 150 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Triple Room ![In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24890000/24888900/24888819/d0f2bc02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room ### Highlights Balcony Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Shower/tub combination - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Quadruple Room ![Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24890000/24888900/24888819/bd1b828c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room ### Highlights Balcony Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Shower/tub combination - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Single Room ![In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24890000/24888900/24888819/dc51d4c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Digital channels - 151 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Economy Room ![In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24890000/24888900/24888819/dc51d4c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Digital channels Desk - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSamoens-Hotels-Hotel-Edelweiss.h24888819.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSamoens-Hotels-Hotel-Edelweiss.h24888819.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.08892%2C6.71669&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9oRf6wn8vbWjN9XHDCHzN0jEaJk=) 809 Route de la Piaz, Samoëns, 74340 #### What's nearby - Samoens Ski Resort \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Base de Loisir des Lacs Aux Dames \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Grand Massif Express Gondola \- 20 min walk \- 1.7 km - Morillon Ski Resort \- 5 min drive \- 3.8 km #### Getting around - Marignier Station - 25 min drive - Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 70 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Big Bear Lounge Bar - ‬14 min walk - ‪Le Savoie Pub - ‬13 min walk - ‪The Place 2 Be - ‬11 min walk - ‪La Reposette - ‬4 min drive - ‪Les Tartines de Martine - ‬11 min walk ## About this property ### Hôtel Edelweiss Hotel in the mountains You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby at Hôtel Edelweiss. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar. You'll also find perks like: - Free self parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff - Smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with digital channels - Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91800000/91798300/91798285/9b9acdc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfortable family chalet for 12 people with sauna and large wooded garden Samoens - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=91798285&PinnedHotelID=91798285&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90640000/90632100/90632019/238f52ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bright T3 apartment for 4-6 people with WIFI and parking in Samoëns Samoëns - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=90632019&PinnedHotelID=90632019&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3528600/3528593/3431d8da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hôtel Le Gai Soleil Samoëns - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Pet friendly 9.2 Wonderful 70 reviews CA $198 CA $224 total includes taxes & fees Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=3528593&PinnedHotelID=3528593&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120260000/120259500/120259446/w903h681x60y2-e9bdc68f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy apartment in the center of Samoëns! 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 13 per person - Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation ### National rating This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France. ### Property is also known as Hôtel Edelweiss Samoens Edelweiss Samoens Hôtel Edelweiss Hotel Hôtel Edelweiss Samoëns Hôtel Edelweiss Hotel Samoëns ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hôtel Edelweiss pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hôtel Edelweiss? ### What time is check-out at Hôtel Edelweiss? ### Where is Hôtel Edelweiss located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hôtel Edelweiss Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Amenities ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### GERARD Aug 17, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort bon hotel familial accueil chaleureux cadre magnifique belle déco très bonne table.SUPER petit déjeuner.juste un petit problème d'insonorisation mais les avantages prennent largement le dessus. ##### GERARD Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Domi.R, BOURG en Bresse Mar 3, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities chambres propres équipement sobres , bon matelas , balcon coté sud . Moins apprécié Salle de bain et baignoire exiguë .pas de place pour les serviettes de bain. un peu juste mais propre. par contre restauration sans information, pas de carte ni menu deux plats disponibles à la demande mais aucune information des clients..!! tarte fruits congelée.(myrtille) dure comme un biscuit.. Petit déjeuner 12€ très cher pour les prestations. 1 seul croissant par personne décongelé sortant du four... (bien= fromage reblochon fermier et salade de fruits) .pas de quart de baguette , ni œuf ,pas de fruit , quelques yaourts nature. café jus de chaussette en carafe pas très bon... on a l'impression de la recherche d'une rentabilité à tout niveaux en cachant le max d'infos aux clients. ayant insisté plusieurs fois pour avoir le tarif petit déjeuner .. ##### Domi.R Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mr Neil R Jan 28, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comfy place to stay Nothing fancy, great views, clean and warm room . Super breakfast . Good reasonably priced place to lay your head before a days skiing. 10 -15 mins walk to village centre. ##### Mr Neil R Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### emmanuel Jul 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### emmanuel Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 11, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Boston Marriott Cambridge](https://www.expedia.ca/Boston-Hotels-Boston-Marriott-Cambridge.h22512.Hotel-Information) > > [The Jangle Hotel - Paris - Charles de Gaulle - Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Le-Mesnil-Amelot-Hotels-The-Jangle-Hotel-Paris-CDG-Airport.h7980.Hotel-Information) > > [Honeycomb Bed & Breakfast](https://www.expedia.ca/Onanole-Hotels-Honeycomb-Bed-Breakfast.h11298662.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Free Airport Shuttle in Milan](https://www.expedia.ca/Milan-Hotels-Hotels-With-Free-Airport-Shuttle.0-0-d180012-tHotelswithFreeAirportShuttle.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Motels Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Motels.d178314-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [The Westin New York at Times Square](https://www.expedia.ca/New-York-Hotels-The-Westin-New-York-At-Times-Square.h889774.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Club Mougins](https://www.expedia.ca/Mougins-Hotels-Le-Club-Mougins.h1967419.Hotel-Information) > > [Studio 6 Mississauga, ON - Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Studio-6-Mississauga.h1806856.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Costa Rica](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Costa-Rica-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d42-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Lily of the Valley](https://www.expedia.ca/Sainte-Maxime-Saint-Tropez-Hotels-Lily-Of-The-Valley.h36418920.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Paris](https://www.expedia.ca/Paris-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d179898-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Costa del Sol](https://www.expedia.ca/Costa-Del-Sol-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d11102-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [YOTELAir Paris CDG - Transit Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Le-Mesnil-Amelot-Hotels-YOTELAir-Paris-CDG-Transit-Hotel.h18900469.Hotel-Information) > > [Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Plata-Hotels-Iberostar-Costa-Dorada-All-Inclusive.h559709.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Arizona](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Arizona-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d204-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotel Restaurant & Spa Au Tilleul](https://www.expedia.ca/Labaroche-Hotels-Hotel-Restaurant-Spa-Au-Tilleul.h24067602.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Desert Oasis Villas, Scottsdale](https://www.expedia.ca/Phoenix-Hotels-Sheraton-Desert-Oasis-Villas.h154318.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Sa Khu (HKT) to Bangkok (BKK)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/hkt/bkk/phuket-to-bangkok) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to San José del Cabo (SJD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/sjd/toronto-to-san-jose-del-cabo) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Tamarindo (TNO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/tno/calgary-to-tamarindo) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Stjordal (TRD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/trd/toronto-to-trondheim) > > [Flights from Minneapolis - St. Paul (MSP) to Saskatoon (YXE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/msp/yxe/minneapolis-to-saskatoon) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/yyz/montreal-to-toronto) ### Packages ### General