Petit Hôtel Confidentiel
Contemporary boutique with theatrical interiors — monochrome blacks and crisp whites alongside warmer Club and Deluxe schemes. More intimate townhouse than grand hotel. Feels personal and surprising rather than polished and corporate.
Ask for the 'table des amoureux' in the restaurant — a private spot under a stone vault in the wine cellar, perfect for a romantic dinner
Why It Matters
One of the very few genuine 5-star luxury boutique hotels in Savoie. Michelin Guide-listed. Entirely owner-operated by a husband-and-wife team who built it from a single suite. The building's 15th-century shell hides a completely contemporary interior with zero formality — no formal reception desk, just a writing table. Restaurant Folie has its own serious culinary identity with a Malaysian-French fusion chef trained under Michelin-starred mentors.
Petit Hôtel Confidentiel is a 5-star boutique hotel hidden behind an unassuming 15th-century carriage entrance on a pedestrian street accessible only by pass, right at the foot of the Castle of the Dukes of Savoie in Chambéry's historic center. Owners Charlotte and Jérôme Reyes — a couple who designed it entirely around their own idea of what luxury should feel like — run the place with hands-on warmth: Charlotte may well answer your booking call personally, while Jérôme might be the one ferrying your luggage in an Ape Calessino. Inside you get 17 deeply individual rooms and suites, an all-black lobby with a 15th-century spiral staircase, a courtyard garden, indoor pool, and a proper restaurant.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Club Room
From EUR274 / nightThe most compact rooms at 27m², but with serious character. Rooms #15 and #16 on the first floor open directly onto the pedestrian Rue de la Trésorerie. Scandinavian-influenced with solid wood parquet flooring, a wooden desk, and log bedside table. One room comes in mustard yellow, the other in peacock blue. Stone-clad bathroom walls with a rain shower.
27 sqm
Deluxe Room
From EUR306 / night30m² rooms in pristine white with light-coloured parquet flooring, soft velvet throws, and bed linen. Wood and stone interior evokes a natural, uncluttered feel. Views over the planted inner courtyard. The quieter choice of the standard rooms.
30 sqm
Duplex Suite with Balnéo
From EUR436 / night50m² duplex layout with a balnéo bath (jet bath). Features a fireplace. Two-level design gives separation between sleeping and living areas. Air-conditioned with minibar and flat-screen TV.
50 sqm
Executive Suite with Balcony
From EUR436 / night42m² suite with balcony and city views. Comes with fireplace in select configurations. Air-conditioned, with minibar, flat-screen TV with cable channels, and wine/champagne service.
42 sqm
Grand Suite
From EUR522 / nightThe largest of the mid-tier suites at 52m². Generous proportions with premium furnishings and dual-aspect views. Full suite amenities including minibar, fireplace, and wine welcome.
52 sqm
Infinite Black Room
From EUR328 / nightThe signature rooms — 29 to 33m² of black from floor to ceiling, with white accents, soft designer fabrics, and rounded furniture. Black Infinite #9 has a glass-walled bathroom. Black Infinite #24 has black and white marble in the bathroom and an elegant canopy bed. Some look out over the Castle of the Dukes of Savoie.
31 sqm
Junior Suite with Balcony
From EUR436 / night49m² suite with a private balcony overlooking the Castle of the Dukes of Savoie. Substantially more space than the standard rooms, with a proper seating area. Air-conditioned with minibar, flat-screen TV, and soundproofed.
49 sqm
Terrace Jacuzzi Suite
From EUR922 / nightThe hotel's flagship at 72m² — essentially a private apartment with a terrace and outdoor Jacuzzi. Fireplace inside, terrace outside with views over Chambéry's rooftops. Full bathroom with bath and shower, minibar, tea and coffee maker, and premium city views.
72 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Dedicated personal concierge for each guest. Can organise mountain trips, Geneva outings, Lake Aiguebelette excursions, restaurant bookings, and special surprises. Charlotte herself handles many requests.
The hotel lends Dutch-style bicycles for cycling excursions. The cycle path to Lake Bourget passes directly in front of the hotel's entrance — easy flat riding to the lake and surrounding vineyards.
Charlotte can arrange private lake cruises on Lake Bourget — one of the largest natural lakes in France, about 15km from the hotel.
Bespoke private transfers with the right vehicle for the occasion: luxury saloon for Geneva day trips, high-end 4WD for mountain excursions, or the hotel's iconic Ape Calessino for a tour of old Chambéry.
The hotel organises winery tours in the surrounding Savoie wine country. Can also arrange vineyard picnics.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Served daily in the lobby or in-room. €25 per person. Features local and seasonal products.
Available daily 12pm–9:30pm. Gourmet menu featuring regional cuisine.
Private inner courtyard garden laid out like a planted stage. Rooms on all floors look onto it.
Valet service and private garage at €25/24h. Includes access for your own vehicle to the pedestrian zone for luggage drop. The hotel sits in a pedestrian-only zone so public parking is at Parking du Château.
Tesla and universal EV charging stations on-site.
Pets welcome. Supplement of €30 per stay. The hotel even has its own dog, Marcel.
Gift boxes available directly from the hotel website.
Airport shuttle service available on request (additional charge).
Private indoor pool with black granite walls in a stone-vaulted space. Bookable as 50-minute private sessions (not a communal pool), available 8am–9pm.
Small gym on the 3rd floor with elliptical bike, upright bike, water rower, and sauna.
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