Hotels near Ski & Snowboardcentre Snow Valley Peer, Peer

There seem to be few hotels in this area of Belgium optimised for business travel, but this one fitted our requirements very well for a five-night stay. It has a central location in Lommel (this is not the hotel on the ring road), with free overnight parking available on the square directly outside. There may be a couple of daytime restrictions during the week due to the local market, but the hotel staff will advise and there is another free park just a few minutes' walk away. On arrival, we received a very warm welcome, and a brief on the hotel's procedures. This is important as the reception is not staffed 24/7, though there is a phone on the desk to call should the requirement arise. The hotel is also what I would describe as functional. There is no bar, no gym, and they don't do dinner, though that was not an issue for us. Check in was super efficient, and I was soon in the lift to my fifth-floor room, best again described as functional, though quiet, clean and comfortable. The room was fitted with a TV, had a selection of tea / coffee facilities, and lots of storage space, plus a safe. It was also appointed with a microwave and sink, like a very mini kitchenette within one of the wardrobes. Breakfast was from 06:45 during the week, which again suited our business day requirements. It's not the biggest selection in the world, it's not designed to be or practical for it's size, but there was enough cereal, muesli, nuts, fruit, yoghurts, pastries and a few hot options to suit. Plus one of those large fresh orange machines where you feed to oranges into the top and it does the business for you. So no dinner or bar? This was not an issue since literally within two minutes' walk guests can find a number of bars, restaurants and coffee places, good ones too. Indeed, Lommel kept pleasantly surprising us. Knowing that this is a functional yet comfortable hotel in a convenient location, we had a really good stay and would readily recommend to book again.

At the end of July, we stayed in a newly refurbished premium lodge for 6 on the main lake by the bridge, this was great as was a 5/10 min walk from the main centre to the lodge with a beautiful view and close to the beach on the edge of the lake The lodge was well equipped, with bed linen, a good kitchen, clothes airer and a broom to sweep up during your stay. Outside we had a large table with chairs , parasol, and 2 sun loungers. (There is no air-conditioning, so bring a fan with you as the lodge did get quite warm) This was our first trip to Centre Parcs outside of the UK and it didn't disappoint. It's set out very much like Elveden Forest. The swimming pool has the normal rapids, a few slides, waves, lazy river, and baby/toddler area. We had pre booked some activities before we arrived. The laser battle inside Discovery Bay was so much fun, the teenagers and adults in our group loved it! We also enjoyed the escape room (pricey, but so are the ones in the UK) The AquaPark, Archery, Farm, and Paddleboarding were also good. The only activity we did, that disappointed us was the Wild Water Rapids (for children up to 16yrs) we thought this suited younger children no older than 11 or 12yrs. Our 13 and 16 year olds found it slow and boring. The Alpca walk was cancelled due to thunderstorms but we had a refund onto the wristbands to spend during our stay. All other activities went ahead even in the rain which was good as I had read mixed reviews on this. If you have allergies or food intolerances make sure you pack plenty of food as the restaurants don't cater well for this. The shop onsite does sell a small range of Gluten Free staples. It was easy enough to drive on and off site to nip out to local supermarket or to do a day trip into Holland or Belgium. I would definitely return to De Vossemeren.