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Hotel Athena

3.0 star property
Brides-les-Bains ski hotel with spa and free ski shuttle

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Sauna, hot tub, steam room
Indoor spa tub
Classic Room, 1 to 2 persons | Balcony view
Classic Room, 1 to 2 persons | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Sauna, hot tub, steam room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Ski facilities
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Ski storage
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub
  • Arcade/games room
  • Library
  • Reception fireplace
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
  • Arcade/games room

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 to 2 persons | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 to 2 persons

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 to 2 persons

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - twin
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Privilege Room, 1 to 3 persons

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
1, Rue du Pont Rouge, Brides-les-Bains, Savoie, 73570

What's nearby

  • Brides-les-Bains Thermal Baths - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Le Grand Spa des Alpes - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Olympe 1 Gondola - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • La Tania Ski Resort - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Méribel Ski Resort - 24 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery) - 102 min drive
  • Moûtiers Salins Brides-les-Bains Station - 15 min drive
  • Moutiers (QMU-Moutiers Train Station) - 15 min drive
  • Petit-Coeur-la-Léchère Station - 16 min drive
  • Free ski shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Arbe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Jean Claude - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pub le Ski Lodge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Taiga - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Tisanerie de la Source - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Athena

Hotel Athena features a free ski shuttle and puts you near winter activities such as downhill skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Guests can be pampered with spa services at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a hot tub and a sauna. Skiers will appreciate access to ski storage. Fellow travellers like the overall property condition.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 30 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • On-site parking is limited
  • Free off-site parking nearby

Off-site

  • Free ski shuttle

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Free use of nearby fitness centre
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (431 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1991
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Step-free path to entrance

Ski

  • Free ski shuttle
  • Ski storage
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Skiing lessons nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Ski hire shops
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 26-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Spa Athéna. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room. The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa. There are hot springs open between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.21 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15.00 for adults and EUR 8.00 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 17 November 2023 to 1 January 2025 (dates subject to change).

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: EUR 7 per night
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 7 per pet, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Hot springs access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a security system and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.

Also known as

Athena Brides-les-Bains
Hotel Athena Brides-les-Bains
Hotel Athena Hotel
Hotel Athena Brides-les-Bains
Hotel Athena Hotel Brides-les-Bains

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Athena currently open?
This property is closed from 17 November 2023 to 1 January 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does Hotel Athena offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Athena does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Athena?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 7 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of EUR 7 per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Athena?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Athena?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Athena and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling, and in warmer months, enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs and casino gaming. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Hotel Athena also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Athena?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Athena like?
Hotel Athena is located by the river, a short 4-minute walk from Brides-les-Bains Thermal Baths and 8 minutes' walk from Olympe 1 Gondola.

Hotel Athena Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

the staff was very nice, they were trying very hard and the place has some good bones, but someone needs to think about painting it and needs to think about updating the beds and furniture
Jeffrey, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely loved it!
Loved it! The staff is very friendly and helpful, the food (both breakfast and dinner) were so delicious with a lot of options, the rooms are simple but we didnt need much - we went for a 5 day skiing trip and wanted an affordable place yet close to the Olympe gondola, leading right into Meribel. The hotel is about 7min walk to the gondola, therefore perfect! Brides Les Bain does not have a lot of going out/restaurant options, so some nights we stayed at Athena for dinner… great choice, cause we loved it! We are vegetarians, and the hotel accommodated so well to that. They even prepared an off-the-menu meal for us! Breakfast is excellent, hotel facilities are very clean, staff is extremely helpful and friendly… I highly recommend!
Renato, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Kyoungho, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Amanda, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Skiing trip
Nice hotel, we stayed half board and enjoyed the food. Staff were friendly and helpful. Overall nice stay.
Ruth, 7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Short ski break
The hotel is an excellent 3 star. Relatively basic but very clean and everyone extremely friendly. The small spa is wonderful after a day on the slopes. There's a bus that takes you up to the gondola and back every day which saved us having to hire lockers. We were half board and my only issue was there was no choice for dinner (although they were very accommodating toward my 7 year old daughter). Having said that the quality was excellent.
Daniel, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Liked the location. Did not like large dog in room next to mine.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Perfect location and really good service. Would recommend.
jeanette, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The car park is quite small, with two areas, one under cover for 5 cars and one open air up a steep ramp for 4-5 cars. The hotel has very pleasant staff who speak good english. We checked in at midday (a bit early but they allowed it) and the room was a bit cool so we increased the temperature on the thermostat and when we returned later it was toasty warm. The bath is full size (1700mm) and there was plenty of hot water in the evening. Having a separate toilet was convenient in the family room. The children slept in a separate room within the suite which had bunk beds and they loved it. We had breakfast which had 3 different types of cereal, different bread and a toaster, a fridge of yogurts and plenty of fruit, the usual croissants and pain au chocolat, a coffee machine which also did hot chocolate, and egg boiler and fresh orange and apple juice. Overall we enjoyed our stay and we would definitely return.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel near centre of town.
Nice hotel near the centre of all activities. I was there late summer and it was getting quieter - but I bet it's lively in the ski season.
Les, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely location good size room
Lovely location right my the river my room looked out onto river. Good size room and friendly size. Beware if staying in summer my room had no air con or fan and river lovely but rather noisy. Also leaving door open doesn’t do much when warm not sure if all rooms are like this . So quite a hot room in summer. If you go for half board option dinner was good. All in all a lovely hotel but a fan would be a great addition to room I stayed in.
Charlotte, 4-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Great hotel, very cosy, lovely helpful staff, immaculately clean, couldn't fault it.
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6/10 Good

Good basic hotel. Nice staff. Some parts a bit run down. Dinner was mediocre but the breakfast was very good.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent. And staying there was very easy. The hotel itself has lots of european charm. Very good value for the price. would definitely go back
8-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Michael, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

6-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

4-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Good stay
Nice and comfy, good location
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel in walking distance to telecabina
I travelled with 2 children age 3 and 7. Quiet and clean excellent staff. Enjoyed the sound of the rapid river
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6/10 Good

Good location. Noisy river.
Ideal location for access to the surrounding area. We found the hotel to be acceptable in most respects for the amount paid. The Staff were effective and very helpful. The food was limited, but well cooked. The river running by the bedroom window was very loud, and this did effect the quality of sleep achieved (had to buy earplugs for the second night). The hotel is used for wellness, and at the time of our visit there were approximately 12 persons attending. Which we found this interesting.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a little gem !
The hotel Athena was excellent. The service from the staff was great, nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was as good a you will get, great continental selection but also hot food available, eggs bacon sausage. The only negative I could find was no free wifi in the rooms, it was however available free in the lobby. Many thanks to all at the hotel Athena.
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8/10 Very good

Hotel is basic but comfortable. The spa is very nice. Dinner is hit and miss. Two very nice meals two not so great on the half board option. Breakfast was good but they need to replenish the scrambled eggs and the pain au chocolat. Overall good value for money. I would return.
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6/10 Good

3 star is fair
Enjoyed the stay. Friendly attentive staff. Bath(shower)room was small, separate toilet. Drinks prices at meals very reasonable (€12.5 for litre of red wine). From the "menu" meals, most main courses had only two elements. However, with a cheese course as well, I wasn't still hungry after the meals. Breakfast was quite good, good coffee etc machine. Cooked sausage, bacon and scrambled egg, though one day the egg was cold and sausages weren't fully cooked. There were, though, plenty of croissants, pain au chocolat, pain au raisin and lots of other stuff, fruit, cold meats, cheese, breads.
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, friendly staff but basic.
Nice, small hotel, friensly staff, rooms quite basic though. Beds quality not very good. Didn't seem to be a 3 star hotel. We only been there for 2 nights and it serve the purpose. I Don't think we would book it if stayed longer.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff makes a good hotel fantastic!
This wasn't the first time we have stayed at the Athena, but it was the best. The woman who was there everyday of our stay (over Christmas) was welcoming, cheerful, attentive, helpful, and generally a wonderful host. Even though we arrived late due to traffic - technically just a few minutes after the reception was to close, she was still there, welcoming us with a smile, carrying our luggage to the room, and making sure we were settled in. Also, even though the restaurant had been closed for at least 30 minutes, she insisted that we needed to eat and had food waiting for us as soon as we came back up from the room. I've never met a nicer hotelier! The room was perfectly functional. It was overlooking the rushing river, which we loved, but if you are a light sleeper do be aware that you can hear the river even with the windows closed. Well, you can from the ground floor, anyway. The spa was spectacular - much nicer than we had a right to expect in a 3 star hotel. The atmosphere was dark and tropical, the steam room cloudy and hot, the sauna just right, and the jacuzzi, though small, was a great place to soak away a long day of skiing in rough conditions. The hotel is not responsible for the middle-aged man who insisted on sitting nude, legs akimbo, in the sauna, but they were nice enough to ask him to cover up when the found out. Note to guests - bathing suits required! As I said, this wasn't our first stay at the Athena, and it definitely will not be the last!
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