Le Pélican

By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.

Le Pélican is worth booking if you want a 4-star stay by the water, a short walk from the old town, with a pool and a restaurant on site. If you are watching every euro, note that guests find parking and breakfast expensive, and our other two picks cost far less.

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Who it suits and who should skip it

This is our Luxury pick for Annecy, and it suits couples and families who want comfort and a lakeside setting more than a low bill. Family rooms are listed, and the property is tagged as pet-friendly, though you should confirm the conditions for animals.

Budget travellers should look elsewhere. At about €156 a night it costs roughly 50% more than the local median. Both of our other picks score well and cost much less.

Location and getting around

The hotel sits at 20 Rue des Marquisats. Guests describe it as a short walk to the old town and directly across from the water. The location score is 9.3 out of 10.

Château d'Annecy is about 0.4 km away, around 5 minutes on foot. Annecy Cathedral is about 0.5 km away, roughly 6 minutes. These are straight-line estimates, so allow a little extra.

If you arrive by car, read the section on extra costs below. Guests often mention that parking is expensive.

What guests say

With 8.8 out of 10 from 4,842 reviews, it placed joint second of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample. That is a large number of reviews, so the score is a reliable signal.

The praise centres on the setting and the welcome. Guests like being across from the water and close to the old town, and they describe the team as friendly and professional.

The main complaint is about value for money. Facilities are seen as modern, but parking and breakfast prices are frequently called high. Budget for them from the start.

Price and what you get compared with our other picks

The reference price was €156.20 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. The sample median was €103.85. Treat it as a reference, not a quote, and check today's price for your dates.

Moxy Annecy, our Budget pick, was €81.40 a night with a score of 8.4. Allobroges Park Hôtel, our Best Value pick, was €95.40 with a score of 8.9, slightly above this hotel.

So the extra money here buys a fourth star, a pool, a restaurant and the lakeside position, not a better guest score. If those things matter to you, the premium makes sense. If not, Allobroges Park Hôtel is the sharper deal.

Why it made our top 3

We compared 8 hotels in Annecy. For the Luxury slot we prioritise five-star hotels, and a four-star hotel only qualifies if it scores at least 8.5. Le Pélican clears that bar with 8.8.

The listed facilities include a pool, a restaurant, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a terrace. Breakfast options listed are continental, gluten-free and buffet.

Before you book

Check whether breakfast is included in your rate and what it costs if not, since guests find it pricey. Do the same for parking.

Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room description and the cancellation policy before you pay.

Confirm pool opening times for November dates. The data lists a pool but not its season or hours.

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Questions travellers ask

Our other two picks in Annecy

• Moxy Annecy · Budget · 8.4/10 · €81
• Allobroges Park Hôtel · Best Value · 8.9/10 · €95
• See all three picks in Annecy →