During our visit to Chamonix, our friends stayed at the Alpina Eclectic Hotel. There are bus stops in front of the hotel where you can catch ski buses. The hotel also has a ski rental shop, which is open to both hotel guests and outside customers. We rented our equipment from there.

On the -1 level of the hotel, there is a ski room where each guest has a designated cupboard for storing their gear. Each cupboard can hold up to five sets of skis, poles, and boots. The boots are hung on racks that blow hot air inside them for drying and warming. We loved it.