6.0
Lucyna, Swindon
Checked in Sat 19 Feb 2011
Having read a few reviews I was more than a little concerned as to what I will find upon arrival. However, all was fine.
Lifts were working, there was hot water morning and evening.
The hotel is functional, not pretty, but we went for the skiing not the architecture and you would be hard pressed to find a more suitable location to the slopes.
Rooms are basic, but remember you are not paying 5* chalet prices, and to be honest how much time do you actually spend in them? Beds were fine, none of us found them to be uncomfortable. Rooms were hot and the temperature was easy to control. Kitchen has everything you could need, fridge, dishwasher and microwave/grill, I never missed having a conventional oven. I agree that there was limited space to store food, so we kept ours out on the balcony.
Bad points....
boot room not heated, but I'm told this will be rectified for the next season. That said we were not awash with water as one reviewer noted. Lack of seating and narrow crowded corridors did make it a bit of a palaver when putting on boots.
Only 1 lift which takes you down to level "-2" - if you have to park your car on this level it can take you an age to get an empty lift.
lack of hangers, on doors or down by the pool.
Internet only available in the, very small, reception area.
Good points....
helpful staff - don't be rude to them and they help you.
Great location - short walk to the slopes, ski school meeting point. Easy access to shops, bars etc.