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Hotel Athena

3.0 star property
Ski hotel with a free shuttle to the slopes
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Sauna, hot tub, steam room
Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Indoor spa tub
Front of property
Classic Room, 1 to 2 persons | Balcony view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 to 2 persons

Standard Room, 1 to 2 persons

Standard Room, 1 to 2 persons

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 to 2 persons

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 to 2 persons

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Privilege Room, 1 to 3 persons

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Privilege Room, 1 to 3 persons

Highlights

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

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About the area

Brides-les-Bains

Hotel Athena puts you in the centre of Brides-les-Bains, 16.1 km (10 mi) from Ferme and 17.9 km (11.1 mi) from Méribel Ski Resort. Highlights at this ski hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free self-parking. .A day of pampering at Spa Athéna can include access to the sauna and hot tub. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the Hot tub and sauna. 431 square feet (40 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and ski storage. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of a free ski shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Brides-les-Bains hotel, you'll be 22.1 km (13.7 mi) from Chalets and 22.1 km (13.7 mi) from Combes.

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

  • Moûtiers Salins Brides-les-Bains Station - 15 min drive
  • Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery) - 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
After a day on the slopes, indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa or soothe your muscles in the hot tub. Getting to the slopes is a breeze with this mountain hotel's complimentary ski shuttle. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the hotel's bar.

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. This ski hotel also offers ski storage and a sauna. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Brides-les-Bains hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 431 sq ft of conference space
  • 40 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1991
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Athena offers 30 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 26-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. 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 on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

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.

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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 431 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Full-service spa

  • Hot spring
  • Hot springs open from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 37 ºC
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1991
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 17 November 2023 to 1 January 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 7 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of EUR 7 per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 15.00 for adults and from 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a security system and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Hot springs access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Athena?

Hotel Athena offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Athena?

Yep, Hotel Athena has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Athena?

Yep, Spa Athéna is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna.

Does Hotel Athena serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Athena?

No, Hotel Athena does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Athena?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Athena?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

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.