Au Soleil de Gruyères Chez Chantal

Great Stay in Gruyeres Excellent location right in the heart of the village with convenient access to stores, restaurants and the major sights including the Chateau de Gruyeres and the Maison de Gruyere. The room was gorgeously decorated and located in a 14th century building that is well renovated and comfortable. Chantal is a wonderful and caring hostess and we really enjoyed meeting her. We will certainly be back!

This quaint hotel is in the heart of Gruyeres, and is a gem. It is run by Chantal, who is an absolutely pleasure. We came in late, so she was unable to meet us on our first night, but she provided instructions on how to access the room, and we met her the next day. The rooms are clean and full of character. We adored our stay here and would recommend to anyone coming to this area.

Can’t beat the location Cozy lovely place Uncomfortable bed

It would be hard to overstate how beautiful Gruyères is, and how absolutely perfect Chantel’s property is. With 2 foot thick walls that date back to the 1300’s and massive ceiling beams, the room is snug, comfortable, safe, and the view out the open window toward the Alps is truly amazing. We arrived late, the day-trippers had left and Gruyères was quiet on a lovely April evening, the sun setting in the ancient town and on the snowy peaks. Kind neighbors helped us find the key to the house. The restaurant next door provided delicious traditional dinner (cheese fondue, meringue, double cream) and breakfast (croissant, cheese, terrific coffee). The next morning, Chantel’s partner gave us a tour of the careful historical restoration they are doing in the rest of the house, 800 years of history revealed, respected, celebrated. It would be hard to overstate how perfect, quiet and amazing it all was. Truly one of life’s shining jewels. 11/10.

I spent two nights here with my adult daughter. Our room was warm and cosy. There was a nespresso coffee machine, kettle, small fridge and toaster along with coffee pods, tea bags and sugar. Shower gel, shampoo and a hairdryer were also provided. Stephane was a wonderful host, very considerate and helpful. He loaned us a travel adaptor as we had not realised that Swiss electrical sockets are different to the others that we have come across in Europe. Definitely recommended.