L'Or du Lac
Bring groceries: kitchens, an indoor pool and free parking do the heavy lifting here.
A place to stay in Gérardmer
L'Or du Lac is a hotel in Gérardmer, in France's Vosges mountains, that blurs the line between hotel and apartment rental. Some units are classic doubles; others come with full kitchens — oven, stovetop, dishwasher, the lot. The name translates as 'gold of the lake'. Guests rate it 7.8/10 across 97 reviews, with comfort, cleanliness and location the strongest points. An indoor pool runs whatever the season, on-site parking is free, and wifi costs nothing. Among the suites, one adds a private hot tub and another looks straight at the mountains. The setup suits travellers who like cooking for themselves and moving at their own pace. It's a practical place, and it knows it.
Who it's a good fit for
Expect a practical, kitchen-first stay: tidy rooms, an indoor pool and free parking, with the emphasis on doing things your own way rather than being looked after.
Best for
- Self-caterers who want a full kitchen
- Families using the sofa-bed suites
- Drivers, since parking is free
- Longer stays in Gérardmer
Less suited to
- Travellers who want every meal cooked for them
- Anyone after white-glove hotel service
The indoor pool
The pool is indoors, so it works in January as much as July. It's the main shared facility on site and the thing that separates L'Or du Lac from a plain apartment rental. Swim before breakfast or late at night.
Kitchens you can actually cook in
The kit runs to an oven, stovetop, microwave, dishwasher and fridge, plus a coffee machine, toaster, electric kettle and proper kitchenware. There's a dining table and a dining area. You can cook dinner here, not just reheat it.
Balconies and mountain views
Balconies and a shared terrace give the place outdoor breathing room. The Junior Suite with Mountain View faces the peaks directly — the outlook is right there in the name. Bathrooms come stocked with bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer.
Rooms, suites and apartments
Four ways to stay: a straightforward double, a one-bedroom apartment, a suite with a private hot tub and a junior suite facing the mountains. The suites take extra guests on sofa beds. Everything is non-smoking, and every unit has a flat-screen TV.
Standout features
Inside L'Or du Lac
Amenities at L'Or du Lac
Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- View
- Terrace
- Free Wifi
- Kitchen
- Free parking
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
Bedroom
- Linens
- Alarm clock
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
Living Area
- Dining area
Winter and summer at Gérardmer
Ski season
Summer season
On the map
5 sights nearby, the closest being Temple de Gérardmer at 1.3 km; the nearest station, Gare Routière de Gérardmer, is 1.6 km away.
Things to do nearby
- Temple de Gérardmerplace of worship1.3 km
- Monument aux Mortshistoric site1.3 km
- Cascade de Mérelleattraction1.7 km
- Réserve biologique dirigée de Gérardmernature reserve1.8 km
- Chapelle du Calvaireplace of worship1.9 km
Distances measured in a straight line from the property · map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Ninety-seven guests have reviewed L'Or du Lac, and the rating sits at 7.8/10 — decent rather than dazzling. The strongest themes are comfort, cleanliness and location, which suggests the basics are done right: tidy rooms, comfortable beds and a position in Gérardmer that works. It's the profile of a practical stay, not a pampering one.
- Staff7.6
- Facilities8
- Cleanliness8.5
- Comfort8.9
- Value For Money7.1
- Location8.4
- Free Wifi7.5
Reviews scoring 9–10: 15 · average 9
Reviews scoring 7–9: 15 · average 7.7
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Worth knowing
Before you arrive
- Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
- Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 450 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$521. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
- Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
- Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Frequently asked
Where is L'Or du Lac?
In Gérardmer, a town in the Vosges mountains of eastern France. The Junior Suite looks straight at the mountains, and balconies and a terrace make the most of the setting. Free on-site parking is included if you're driving.
Is parking available?
Yes, parking on site is free — one of the most-used facilities at the property. A car is the easiest way to get around the Vosges, so this matters more than it would in a big city.
Does L'Or du Lac have a pool?
Yes, an indoor pool, so it runs whatever the weather outside is doing. That's useful in a mountain town where conditions change fast. It's one of the property's headline features, alongside the in-room kitchens.
What room types can I book?
Four: a Deluxe Double Room with a queen bed, a One-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment, a Suite with Hot Tub, and a Junior Suite with Mountain View. Both suites add a sofa bed. All are non-smoking.
Can I cook in my room?
Yes. In-room kitchens are a signature feature, fitted with an oven, stovetop, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee machine, toaster, kettle and kitchenware. There's a dining table and dining area, so proper self-catering is realistic.
Is L'Or du Lac good for families?
Reasonably. Family rooms are on the books, both suites have sofa beds for kids, and the indoor pool gives children something to do in bad weather. Kitchens make feeding a family simpler and cheaper.
Is there a room with a hot tub?
Yes, the Suite with Hot Tub. It pairs a queen bed with a sofa bed and adds a private hot tub, the one real treat on the facilities list. Book that specific room type if it matters to you.
Which room has the best view?
The Junior Suite with Mountain View — it's in the name. Balconies come with the units, there's a shared terrace, and the setting in the Vosges means the outlook is much of the point.
Is wifi free?
Yes. Free wifi runs throughout the property and appears on its most popular facilities list. Each unit also has a flat-screen TV and a radio.
How do I book, and what will I pay?
Rates aren't fixed in our facts and shift with room type and date. Use the booking link on this page for live prices, quoted in euros, and current availability for the nights you want.