Novotel Annecy Centre, AnnecyNovotel Annecy Centre in Annecy, France has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 27 of 39 hotels we score in Annecy. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.7 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 2.6. Rooms from about $285 a night (cached, not a live quote).Novotel Annecy Centre is a four-star hotel situated in central Annecy. It sits a five-minute walk from Lake Annecy, the old town, and Château d'Annecy, with the TGV train station located 50 metres away. The property caters to business travellers and families, offering meeting rooms, a business centre, and a fitness centre. Guests can dine on European and French cuisine in the on-site restaurant or use the garden and library areas. Rooms include air conditioning and coffee machines. While the location is convenient for transport and sightseeing, on-site private parking requires an additional fee.What stands out

Near Lake Annecy and old town

Close to TGV train station

On-site fitness centre and restaurant

Pet friendly accommodation

Watch out for

Paid private parking

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