Hotel Athena

3.0 star property
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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
Sauna, hot tub, steam room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1, Rue du Pont Rouge, Brides-les-Bains, Savoie, 73570
  • Brides-les-Bains Thermal Baths
    4 min walk
  • Le Grand Spa des Alpes
    5 min walk
  • Olympe 1 Gondola
    8 min walk
  • Meribel (MFX)
    38 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 to 2 persons

  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, 1 to 2 persons

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Privilege Room, 1 to 3 persons

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Brides-les-Bains

With a stay at Hotel Athena in Brides-les-Bains, you'll be 10 mi (16.1 km) from Ferme and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Méribel Ski Resort. .This ski hotel is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Chalets and 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Combes.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Moûtiers Salins Brides-les-Bains Station - 15 min drive
  • Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 102 min drive

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

Ski hotel with a free shuttle to the slopes
Hotel Athena offers 30 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 26-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Brides-les-Bains hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a spa tub and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Spa Athéna. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa 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.
Stay in one of 30 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and a turndown service, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. A spa tub and a sauna offer a relaxing way to wind down after a day on the slopes. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage. The complimentary ski shuttle makes getting to the slopes a breeze.
At Hotel Athena, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a library. Planning an event in Brides-les-Bains? This hotel has 431 square feet (40 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Hotel Athena has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Free off-site parking
  • Free ski shuttle

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM: EUR 15.00 for adults and EUR 8.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Ski storage
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Conference space (431 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 7 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of EUR 7 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15.00 for adults and EUR 8.00 for children
  • Pet deposit: EUR 7 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 7 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a security system and outdoor lighting

We should mention

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

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is 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

Hotel Athena Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 188 reviews" "

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 Okay

Jeffrey, ALEXANDRIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski stay in Brides Les Bains
Had a nice stay at the Hotel Athena. Nothing fancy but functional. Not very accessible to main mountain at Val Thorens but they have a gondola very close in town that takes you to Meribel, one of the mountains. From there, you can access the 3 Valleys.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Kyoungho

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Skiing trip
Nice hotel, we stayed half board and enjoyed the food. Staff were friendly and helpful. Overall nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the location. Did not like large dog in room next to mine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Perfect location and really good service. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Les, York England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Great hotel, very cosy, lovely helpful staff, immaculately clean, couldn't fault it.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Good basic hotel. Nice staff. Some parts a bit run down. Dinner was mediocre but the breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Nice and comfy, good location

8/10 Good

Andrei, Preston NW, Lancashire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

6/10 Okay

Stephen, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

10/10 Excellent

Raymond, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.

6/10 Okay

David, Lancashire

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.