Macchi family history


Depuis 1970, notre chalet de charme, véritable havre de convivialité et de détente est le rendez-vous incontournable pour vos week ends ou séjours touristiques et sportifs à Châtel, aux Portes du Soleil.
THE STORY OF HOTEL MACCHI, CHÂTEL
1970

THE STORY OF HOTEL MACCHI, CHÂTEL

Witnessing the growing popularity of winter sports and the expansion of the Châtel resort, Roland and Jeanne Macchi open the macchi hotel in December 1970.
 
Hotel Macchi has grown rapidly since its opening, and especially since 1980, when the couple's son, Eric Macchi, a fresh graduate at the Thonon-Les-Bains hospitality school, began working in the kitchen. A LEADING HOTEL IN CHÂTEL, VALLÉE D’ABONDANCE, LES PORTES DU SOLEIL AND HAUTE-SAVOIE

ERIC AND ELISABETH MACCHI TAKE OVER THE HOTEL
1985

ERIC AND ELISABETH MACCHI TAKE OVER THE HOTEL

In 1985, Mr and Mrs Macchi senior decided to give control of the business to their son, Eric Macchi and his new wife Elisabeth Teigné, from Maine-et-Loire.

This takeover initiated a rapid chain of events. Eric and Elisabeth poured their energy into the business and set about turning the hotel into a leading destination in Châtel, Vallée d’Abondance, Les Portes du Soleil, Haute-Savoie and the Rhône-Alpes region.

DE NOMBREUX CHANGEMENTS SONT INTERVENUS À LA NAISSANCE DE CHACUNE DE LEURS TROIS FILLES
1987

THE BIRTH OF THEIR THREE DAUGHTERS BROUGHT MAJOR CHANGES

In 1987, Perrine was born. At the same time, the Espace Tonic opened its doors. Today, it is a luxurious relaxation area with a jacuzzi, sauna, cardio fitness room and steam room.
1993

BIRTH OF ANAÏS

In 1993, Anaïs was born and the indoor pool was constructed.

1997

BIRTH OF CELINE

In 1997, Céline was born. The same year saw the creation of L'Aigle bar, serving a cocktail named after their youngest daughter.

2008

MAJOR WORK IS UNDERTAKEN

The hotel introduced two new spaces: a room known as the "Salle de l'Ours" designed to host seminars and "relaxation" activities, and the "Authentique Voyage" spa, with an Indian theme and offering Ayurvedic massages.

It has become a leading destination in Châtel and the Vallée d’Abondance.

CO-RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT
2010

CO-RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT

Michèle, Annie, Valentina, Mihai, Ioan and Jean-Pierre joined the team to improve customer satisfaction and experiences at Hotel Macchi. Renovation of the restaurant « Le Cerf ».

2012

NEW WORKING SKILLS

Perrine joined the family company in the back-office department and established a Yield Management technique. Elisabeth, sensitive to the difficulties of the Chambermaid job and aware of climate change, invested in bed lifters (which allow to make the beds at shoulder height) and in a dry-steaming tool that cleans and disinfects (no more aggressive cleaning products!!)

Perrine Macchi devient directrice de l'hébergement
2016

YES, IT'S POSSIBLE !

Perrine excels in her field and becomes the Accommodation Director, as a replacement for her mum, Elisabeth. Anais followed the family path and became the Manager of the back-office department. Céline completed her high school diploma with honors and joined her father, Eric, in the kitchen to become a chef

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Contact information


94 Chemin de l'Etringa
74390 Châtel

+33(0)4 50 73 24 12

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