Accessible only by cable car during winter, this hotel is in Planachaux, in the Portes du Soleil ski resort at 5.9 feet above sea level. There is a sauna, a restaurant and a terrace overlooking Les Dents du Midi. In winter, only the Grand Paradis – Planachaux ski elevators offer access to Hôtel Plein Ciel Hotel. Once at Planachaux, you can ski down to the hotel in 5 minutes. Rooms are simple and all have free Wi-Fi. All have private bathroom facilities and views of the Alps. The restaurant at Hotel Plein Ciel serves traditional regional food, including raclette dishes. Breakfast is buffet style. There is also a bar with billiards and 2 lounge rooms, with a fireplace and library as well as a Home Cinéma salon in the evenings.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel

Ski-to-door


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
10
High score for Champéry
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Erkin
    Turkey Turkey
    Location is perfect, on top of Champery. Very nice weather in mid-October. Well run hotel, no complaints.
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    location, delicious food & appreciated chef coming out to explain each course. friendly helpful staff
  • Merritt
    Iceland Iceland
    Amazing hotel. Room was nice and clean, very accommodating staff, and the spa is very nice.
  • Denice
    Denmark Denmark
    Views are amazing, staff is nice and service minded.
  • Callum
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An amazing location with outstanding views. Second to none. Staff were great. We arrived very late and missed the restaurant, but staff were able to provide bread, ham and cheese and two left over deserts despite the kitchen being shut. Would...
  • Zoran
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Location , great view, quite , very nice stuff, food
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location for an alpine summer visit. Good-sized room, very clean, superb view from balcony.
  • Kiran
    Germany Germany
    The view from the hotel was amazing and the staff were friendly. Breakfast and dinner was very good.
  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was amazing, views absolutely stunning. Rooms very comfortable and clean with fantastic views of the Alps. First class service from staff and food excellent.
  • Shirkovets
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very nice personnel in the hotel. Very good service! Excellent food.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, is there any supermarket nearby ? Or any kind of shops ?

    Hello, There is a supermarket in Champéry and in The Crosets.It takes between 20 and 40 minutes of mountain road.
    Answered on 6 May 2024

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • La pointe
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Hôtel Plein Ciel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Ski
  • Ski-in, ski-out access
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Packed lunches
    • Currency exchange
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French

    House rules
    Hôtel Plein Ciel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    In winter, the hotel is only accessible by cable car from Champéry

    - Cable cars at Champéry run from 09:00 to 17:00

    - The last cable car to the hotel leaves at 16:45

    - Once in Planachaux, the hotel is accessible on skis in winter

    In summer, the hotel is accessible by car as well.

    Please note that arrival after check-in hours may not be possible. Please contact the hotel if arriving after check-in hours. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

    FAQs about Hôtel Plein Ciel

    • The prices at Hôtel Plein Ciel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Hôtel Plein Ciel has 1 restaurant:

      • La pointe

    • Hôtel Plein Ciel is 1.2 miles from the center of Champéry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hôtel Plein Ciel on this page.

    • Hôtel Plein Ciel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Turkish/Steam Bath
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Pool table
      • Skiing
      • Game room
      • Movie nights
      • Walking tours
      • Bike tours

    • Check-in at Hôtel Plein Ciel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at Hôtel Plein Ciel include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Twin/Double

    • Guests staying at Hôtel Plein Ciel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental