Annecy
 

Can anyone suggest a nice air conditioned hotel for family with teens to stay?

Hotel Carlton (a Best Western franchisee) Close to old town, affordable, nice view on upper floors.

http://www.bestwestern.com/

Larry J

Thanks for the suggestion.
Have you enjoyed visiting Annecy?

We stayed at the Hotel du Chateau in Anncey in July 2003 (with teens). I loved it but don't recall if there was AC. Didn't need it as it was freezing (in July!). I know it can get much hotter than it was when we were there, but Anncey is near the mountains, I don't think you would really need AC that much.

Hi jenjane50. Sorry, I don't even have anything to contribute about hotels (I stayed with friends). But Annecy has my heart. Haven't been there in many years so I hope it still has the charm I remember. It can get hot but as Isabel says I don't think AC is a requirement. They have the lake to cool off and mountain breezes.

One of my funniest memories is a photo I have of people on the beach at the lake. I know I took the photo but my Mom and Dad (I was in my 20's, single) were never convinced - there is a girl who looks just like me laying in the sun topless! Didn't even notice at the time I took the pic. Give Annecy my regards and I hope to return some day....

Annecy is a lovely place to visit. The central part of the old town has a waterway, with a picturesque bridge arching over it, and interesting small shops.

Lake Annecy is quite beautiful, and a drive around it to the old Abbey of Hautcombe is more than worth a trip. It's still a working monastery with a good gift shop for things like local honey and pottery. It's also possible to hear a mass sung in Gregorian chant.