"We want to take our time. We'll wait and see the reaction of customers and if they give importance or not, to the new stars. For Perrine Maillet, the "Hameau Albert 1er" in Chamonix, the new decree does not disturb the smooth running of their 4-star hotel, with approximately 40 rooms. "We know that our institution falls well within the framework of 5 stars. But the question is whether we really want to highlight and link to our establishment the image of luxury. Our customers love the comfortable but friendly atmosphere". However, Perrine Maillet does not deny that the decree may harm some smaller institutions. Also in Chamonix, and we remain in the family, the hotel of her grandmother will be forced to close. Lacking the means to restore its reputation and obey to the new standards by 2011. For Roger Rollier, president of the Hoteliers of the Chamonix valley, among the 6 4-star hotels in its sector, all fall under the 5 stars, more or less in short term. "But it is not enough to have 5 star luxury hotels without a luxury market on the side". "Over the past ten years, the town of Chamonix is trying to encourage the establishment of luxury brands to keep these customers". Two months in prison for the aggressor of the Monkey's barman A Romanian national was judged Monday evening in the court of Bonneville. This mason by profession, came to visit his brother, living in Chamonix, had on the night from Saturday to Sunday, assaulted a barman in the The Monkey Bar, Chamonix Sud, with a broken bottle. According to an investigator, the injuries have not gone far from the carotid artery and came close to a disaster. The victim was hospitalized but his condition is stable and out of danger. His attacker was sentenced to eight months in prison, including two in prison and six months probation, and placed in detention immediately.
