How is Totem Friendly Hotel rated?

Totem Friendly Hotel scores 9.1/10 on Booking.com and 4.5/5 on Google.

How many guest reviews were analysed for Totem Friendly Hotel?

HotelShortlist analysed 273 guest reviews for Totem Friendly Hotel to build this verified profile.

Is Totem Friendly Hotel a 4-star hotel?

Yes — Totem Friendly Hotel is a 4-star property in Magland.

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1.5/5

Not on the HotelShortlist: Noise complaints in 4% of guest reviews; Guests report hidden fees.

Magland

Totem Friendly Hotel

Name: Totem Friendly Hotel
Address: Magland

★★★★

9.1

Booking score

4.5

Google rating

273

Total reviews

★★★★

Star rating

≈2015

Built / renovated

Marie-Christine

Owner

Highest floor guests reported

Noise mentions

Engine scores ·Newness ≈2015 ·Location 4.5

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Verdict

Is Totem Friendly Hotel Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.1/10 Booking.com4.5/5 Google273 reviews read4-star

As of 11 September 2026, 273 guest reviews give Totem Friendly Hotel 9.1/10 on Booking.com and 4.5/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Perfect ski-in/ski-out location directly adjacent to the main gondola and lifts, with immediate access to slopes and the Flaine Forum village center shops and restaurants 68 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Totem Friendly Hotel: Which Rooms to Avoid

Severe noise problems from thin walls, upper-floor disturbances, and organized late-night events (parties, DJs) that continue past midnight during holiday periods, destroying sleep 9 reviews
Room pricing of €500-600+ per night does not justify the actual accommodations, particularly base rooms that are cramped, poorly designed, and far from luxurious for a 4-star rate 8 reviews
Inconsistent housekeeping with limited room cleanings during multi-day stays, towels not changed unless specifically requested, and dusty bathroom shelves left unattended 6 reviews

Rooms to avoid

Forum-facing rooms consistently louder than slope-facing
Ground floor rooms affected by terrace bar noise during evening events

What guests praise

Totem Friendly Hotel Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Totem Friendly Hotel sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

Perfect ski-in/ski-out location directly adjacent to the main gondola and lifts, with immediate access to slopes and the Flaine Forum village center shops and restaurants 68 reviews
Exceptionally warm, friendly, and attentive staff who consistently go out of their way to accommodate special requests, dietary needs, and provide personalized service 64 reviews
High-quality, diverse buffet dinners with nightly changing menus featuring roasted meats, fresh fish, casseroles, homemade desserts, and themed options like cheese fondue 58 reviews

Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at Totem Friendly Hotel?

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Room 512 (forum-facing side, but one guest reported it quiet despite location)
Slope-facing (piste side) rooms generally quieter than forum side

Method

How HotelShortlist Researched Totem Friendly Hotel

We read 273 public guest reviews of Totem Friendly Hotel, grouped repeated findings and counted how often each one appears. Pest figures are guest reports, not inspection results. Member-only detail is blurred on this page. Research updated 2026-09-11. If you represent Totem Friendly Hotel and believe something here is wrong, write to members@hotelshortlist.com and we will review it.

What guests love

Perfect ski-in/ski-out location directly adjacent to the main gondola and lifts, with immediate access to slopes and the Flaine Forum village center shops and restaurants (68×)

Exceptionally warm, friendly, and attentive staff who consistently go out of their way to accommodate special requests, dietary needs, and provide personalized service (64×)

High-quality, diverse buffet dinners with nightly changing menus featuring roasted meats, fresh fish, casseroles, homemade desserts, and themed options like cheese fondue (58×)

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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Severe noise problems from thin walls, upper-floor disturbances, and organized late-night events (parties, DJs) that continue past midnight during holiday periods, destroying sleep (9×)

Room pricing of €500-600+ per night does not justify the actual accommodations, particularly base rooms that are cramped, poorly designed, and far from luxurious for a 4-star rate (8×)

Inconsistent housekeeping with limited room cleanings during multi-day stays, towels not changed unless specifically requested, and dusty bathroom shelves left unattended (6×)

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Parking note. Adequate — Free parking available 5 minutes away (P2), though P1 charges €8/hour; some reviews note inconvenience but most accept it as reasonable for the location.

What guests report

View

Slope-facing (piste side) rooms have stunning mountain and ski run views; forum-facing rooms are smaller with inferior views and more street noise

Bed & mattress

Generally comfortable with quality mattresses; some rooms have two single mattresses instead of proper king bed; pillows are notably thick and uncomfortable for some guests

Bathroom & water

Nice quality bathrooms with powerful showers and complimentary robes/slippers; water pressure generally praised; some older rooms have small/dated fixtures

Breakfast

Excellent quality with extensive variety, fresh pastries, multiple proteins, gluten-free options, fresh juice; highly recommended and consistently praised

AC / heating

Heating systems are bridled/restricted; poor ventilation in rooms; guests must open windows which makes rooms very cold; no proper climate control

Local knowledge

Book a room on the slope-facing (piste) side rather than forum-facing side—those rooms are larger, quieter, and have better views

Bring inner liners from ski boots to your room each night to dry them properly, as the ski room is unheated and humid

Request thinner pillows at check-in if you're sensitive to thick pillows; standard issue pillows are notably bulky

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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings

Room 512 (forum-facing side, but one guest reported it quiet despite location)
Slope-facing (piste side) rooms generally quieter than forum side

Noisy rooms to avoid

Forum-facing rooms consistently louder than slope-facing
Ground floor rooms affected by terrace bar noise during evening events

Extra charges guests were surprised by

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Character & facilities

Design & character 10% of reviews mention design

Brutalist 1970s architecture beautifully preserved with contemporary updates
Mid-century Bauhaus design by Marcel Breuer with modernist aesthetic
Picasso 'Face of a Woman' totem sculpture on adjacent slope gives hotel its distinctive name

Gym & fitness Decent

Functional fitness room with basic equipment
Exceptional feature: large windows with panoramic mountain and slope views during workout
Guests appreciate the vista but some note equipment is basic/minimal

Family facilities

Board games available in lobby
Dog-friendly hotel with treats provided
Family suites with spacious layouts (room for 5+ people)
Car-free village environment safe for children

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