Certified Hotels - Annecy
Pet-Friendly Hotels In Annecy
Looking for a genuinely dog-friendly hotel in Annecy? The lake and its old town are unusually easy to enjoy with a dog. The Voie verte runs 33 km along the western shore from Annecy towards Marlens with only 20 m of climb, and dogs are welcome on a lead on the shoulders of the path. The Compagnie des Bateaux takes leashed or carried pets on its sightseeing cruises for a EUR 5 supplement, and the city’s SIBRA buses accept one leashed, muzzled dog per bus. Only the lake beaches are uncertain: the rules for dogs are not published online, so read the signs.
The eight hotels below split between 4-star spa hotels in Annecy itself, several with lake views, and 5-star lakeside addresses at Sevrier, Menthon-Saint-Bernard and Talloires within 12 km of town. We checked each hotel’s published dog policy, fee and room rules; where a hotel charges a supplement without publishing the amount, the card says so. Published fees run from EUR 20 to EUR 40 per night, and one hotel welcomes dogs in its restaurants as well as its rooms.
Pet-Friendly Hotels In Annecy
Each guide below lists the TrustPaws-certified hotels in that town, plus verified local detail: how to get around with a dog, the best walks, and the questions pet owners ask most.
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Impérial Palace
A 4-star lakeside palace hotel with spa and casino on the Allée de l'Impérial, taking pets in its hotel rooms for a modest nightly fee.
Pets accepted EUR 20 per night Not in spa, casino or congress centre 4-star hotel Lake view Spa hotel -
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Les Trésoms Lake & Spa Resort
A 4-star lake-view spa resort on the boulevard de la Corniche that accepts pets in the rooms but keeps them out of the restaurants, spa and pool area.
Pets accepted EUR 25 per day per animal Not in restaurants spa or pool 4-star hotel Lake view -
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Rivage Hôtel & Spa Annecy
A 4-star lakeside spa hotel on the avenue du Petit Port taking pets in rooms and suites, provided they are declared at booking.
Pets accepted, declare at booking EUR 25 per night per animal Rooms and suites; not in spa 4-star hotel Spa hotel Lakeside -
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Best Western Plus Hôtel Carlton
A 4-star hotel on the rue des Glières in the town centre, near the station, accepting domestic pets for a supplement quoted on request.
Domestic pets accepted Fee on request Town centre, near the station 4-star hotel Town centre Near station -
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Le Pélican
A 4-star lakeside boutique hotel on the rue des Marquisats taking dogs and cats of any size, as long as they are not left alone in the room.
All sizes welcome, dogs and cats EUR 20 per pet per night Not left unattended 4-star hotel Lakeside Boutique hotel -
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Le Palace de Menthon
A 5-star lakeside palace hotel with spa at Menthon-Saint-Bernard, about 9 km from Annecy, taking two animals under 10 kg or one larger animal per room.
2 animals under 10 kg or 1 larger Supplement on request Leashed or carried in common areas 5-star hotel Lakeside Spa hotel -
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Black Bass Hotel
A 5-star lakeside boutique hotel of 25 rooms at Sevrier, about 6 km from Annecy, that lists pets as allowed; ask for the terms when booking.
Pets allowed Fee on request Size limits not stated 5-star hotel Lakeside Boutique hotel -
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Auberge du Père Bise – Jean Sulpice
A 5-star Relais & Châteaux hotel at Talloires, about 12 km from Annecy, whose two-Michelin-star restaurant admits dogs at no charge alongside the rooms.
Animals accepted · · EUR 40 per night Dogs welcome in the restaurants 5-star hotel Lakeside Dogs in restaurant
How TrustPaws Verifies A Hotel
A TrustPaws badge means we’ve checked more than a “pets allowed” box. For every certified hotel, we verify:
- The real pet policy and any fees — exactly what you’ll pay.
- Which room types pets can actually stay in.
- The welcome amenities genuinely provided — beds, bowls, treats, kits.
- How genuinely the staff and grounds are set up for animals.
If a hotel hasn’t met the standard, it isn’t certified — simple as that.
Getting To & Around Annecy With A Dog
Geneva airport is about 40 km away; it admits recognised assistance dogs in the cabin free and advises checking your airline’s cabin and hold rules and carrying the pet passport, microchip details and rabies vaccination record. SNCF trains to Annecy station take small pets in a bag or carrier up to 45 x 30 x 25 cm and larger dogs leashed and muzzled at your feet; each needs a EUR 10 animal ticket per train on TGV INOUI and Intercités, with a maximum of two animals per traveller and guide dogs free.
In town, SIBRA buses accept one leashed and muzzled dog per bus, or a small pet in a closed basket, at the passenger’s responsibility and subject to crowding. The Compagnie des Bateaux du Lac d’Annecy at 2 place aux Bois carries leashed or carried animals on its sightseeing cruises for EUR 5 each, though not on the Libellule restaurant boat.
Keep the dog on a lead on the Voie verte and the lakeside paths, walking on the shoulders and leaving the surfaced lane to cyclists and skaters.
Dogs On Annecy Buses And Boats — The Rules
• SIBRA city buses: dogs leashed and muzzled, limited to one dog per bus; small pets in a closed basket or small cage; guide dogs always admitted.
• Carriage on the buses is at the passenger’s responsibility and can be refused when the bus is crowded.
• Compagnie des Bateaux sightseeing cruises: animals on a lead or in a carrier for a EUR 5 supplement per animal; open year-round, tel. 04 50 51 08 40.
• No animals on the Libellule restaurant boat, for hygiene reasons.
• Cruise fares: 1-hour commented cruise EUR 19 adult / EUR 13.50 child, 1.5-hour cruise EUR 22 / EUR 15.
Beaches & Walks For Dogs In Annecy
A dog-friendly hotel in Annecy puts the greenway, the old town canals and the Semnoz plateau within easy reach. The lake beaches, including the free Plage des Marquisats, publish no dog policy, so check the signs at each one.
Voie verte du lac d’Annecy — A 33 km flat greenway along the west shore from Annecy towards Marlens, with just 20 m of total climb. Dogs are welcome on a lead on the shoulders of the path; the surfaced lane belongs to cyclists and skaters.
Old town of Annecy — Two easy town routes cover the canals and lakeside gardens: the 1.6 km historic discovery walk (about 1.5 hours) and the 5.9 km ‘La Venise des Alpes’ circuit (about 3 hours). Leads on throughout.
Circuit des 3 Lacs – Semnoz — An easy 5.4 km loop with 140 m of climb, about 1 h 40, on the Semnoz plateau above Annecy. The trails are free to access; dog rules are not stated, so keep the lead on.
Sentier du Roc de Chère (Talloires) — A 5.4 km walk with 178 m of climb, about 2 hours, through the 68-hectare Roc de Chère nature reserve above the lake. Nature-reserve rules apply, so check whether dogs are admitted before you set out.
Dog-Friendly Extras In Annecy
Lake cruise with a dog — The Compagnie des Bateaux du Lac d’Annecy takes leashed or carried pets on its sightseeing cruises for EUR 5 per animal.
Electric boat fleet — All five Compagnie des Bateaux boats were converted to fully electric engines between 2022 and 2025, so the cruises are quiet, which nervous dogs appreciate.
Emergency & Nearby Vets
In an emergency call 112. In town, Clinique Vétérinaire Lafayette on the rue Thomas Ruphy (+33 4 50 23 36 95) is open 8:30–12:00 and 14:30–18:30, plus Saturday morning, with non-stop telephone cover for emergencies. The nearest 24-hour hospital is the Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Saint-Martin at Allonzier-la-Caille, about 12 km north of Annecy (+33 4 50 600 900), with at least two vets and two nurses on site around the clock, seven days a week.
Clinique Vétérinaire Lafayette (Dr Jean-Frédéric Graff) — 9 rue Thomas Ruphy, 74000 Annecy · +33 4 50 23 36 95 · 8:30–12:00 and 14:30–18:30, plus Saturday morning; non-stop telephone emergencies
Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Saint-Martin — 321 impasse des Champs, 74350 Allonzier-la-Caille (about 12 km north of Annecy) · +33 4 50 600 900 · Emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with at least two vets and two nurses on site
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, in the same Haute-Savoie hub, already has its own TrustPaws guide; Megève is next on our list.
Frequently asked questions
Are dogs allowed on the beaches and the Voie verte at Lake Annecy?
Dogs are welcome on the 33 km Voie verte on a lead, walking on the shoulders of the path. The lake beaches, including the free Plage des Marquisats, publish no dog policy, so check the signs at each beach before going onto the sand.
Can I take my dog on the boats and buses in Annecy?
Yes. The Compagnie des Bateaux takes leashed or carried animals on its sightseeing cruises for a EUR 5 supplement, but not on the Libellule restaurant boat. SIBRA buses accept one leashed and muzzled dog per bus, or a small pet in a closed basket, subject to crowding.
How much do Annecy hotels charge for a dog?
Impérial Palace and Le Pélican charge EUR 20 per night, Les Trésoms and Rivage EUR 25 per animal per night, and Auberge du Père Bise EUR 40 per night with dogs admitted free in its restaurants. Hôtel Carlton, Le Palace de Menthon and Black Bass Hotel quote their supplement on request.
Where is the nearest 24-hour vet to Annecy?
Call 112 in an emergency. The Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Saint-Martin at Allonzier-la-Caille, about 12 km north of Annecy (+33 4 50 600 900), runs a 24-hour emergency service seven days a week. In town, Clinique Vétérinaire Lafayette (+33 4 50 23 36 95) offers non-stop telephone cover for emergencies.
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