Hôtel Alparena & Spa - 4 étoiles

As a party of twelve we were met by very competent reception staff who checked us in very speedily. Elizabeth, the manager of the hotel gave us a guided tour of the hotel which I have never had anywhere else, but it meant we became orientated very quickly. Our apartment for twelve was outstanding. The bedrooms were all of the same size and comfort. There was a large bath and shower and double sink in the bathroom. The beds were so comfortable and the linen and towels of a very high standard. The lounge/kitchen/dining room in the apartment was huge and so comfortable. As a group we have tended to go to catered chalets but this really was the best of both worlds and I am not sure I would rush back to a catered chalet again after this experience. The breakfasts in the dining room were fantastic. Such choice and so well cooked. I don’t know where to start with regards to dinner. We ate in the hotel on five occasions and I do not have a single complaint about any meal! The standard of the food was first class and so different. The waiter we had was superbly professional, remembering each night what twelve people preferred to drink! The spa area was exceptionally clean and the pool large enough to swim lengths. The steam rooms were lovely. On a practical level the boot room was large with a dedicated locker for each room, plenty of benches to sit on and a basket of energy snacks! It really is ski in / ski out. The hotel has a ski hire shop within the hotel which was a joy at the end of the week returning hired skis. All in all the standard of this hotel and its staff (and of course my wonderful friends) made for an unforgettable holiday.