Facts at A Glance

Entirely made from Ice, Hôtel de Glace (Ice Hotel) contrast the frenzied thrill of the unknown with the ensuing calm and sense of well-being. Spending a night at the Hôtel de Glace gives you a break from the bustle of the outside world; it's a cocoon that cuts you off from the rest of the world and its daily stresses. Before spending a night at the Hôtel de Glace, you will be invited to attend a briefing by our guides. They will be happy to walk you through the unique experience of sleeping in an ice hotel and will tell you everything you need to know about the equipment available.

Every year, the Hôtel de Glace is redesigned and rebuilt in its entirety. Opens every year from the first week of January to the 4th week of March. The thick snow walls keep the Hôtel de Glace well insulated. The ambient temperature varies only by a few degrees between -3°C and -5°C, no matter the outside temperature. The Hôtel de Glace has a total surface area exceeding 3,000 m2 (32,000 sq. ft.). You have direct access to a specially designed bathroom inside the Hôtel de Glace-with heating, naturally!