The location of the apartment
The apartment is one of the most present type of accommodation in ski resorts. Choices are very varied: from a small studio to a big duplex, with an authentic aspect with a modern decoration, the offer is extremely wide.
Clients that want this look above all want to be independent, to have a living space in which they can act like at home. The apartments are equipped, clients find their brands quickly when arriving in the resort.
More and more services are associated with this type of rental: reception, state of the premises, household, food delivery, booking ski lessons, etc. these services are in general optional.
Renting a chalet
The mountain chalet is perfect for those who are looking for authenticity and tranquility. Nearby the chimney in a decoration where wood and stone mix, a chalet invites you to spend a warm stay in the big comfort of the mountain.
Renting a chalet includes usually premium services: food delivery, daycares, hot tub, ski locker…
This type of accommodation is not to pay alone but to share the invoice (if you’re going in a group or with friends for example) to make this amount smaller for one and thus more accessible. In certain cases, this solution can be even cheaper than renter more apartments for 2 or 3 people.
Hotels
Hotels are one of the most practical and comfortable accommodation but also independent. This type of accommodation assures you of complete services. You don’t need to worry about much things.
The hotel is a privilege for short stays, like a weekend for example. It is very complicated to find accommodation for just a couple of days.
Tourist residences
The tourist residence is a type of accommodation that permits clients to benefit of a certain autonomy while having access to hotel services. Reception, help in organizing your stay, access to free time spaces and relaxation in the residence (pool, sauna, hot tub, hammam…) facilitate your stay. The household could come as an extra service in most residences.
Hotel clubs and residence clubs
These types of accommodation are great for customers’ looking for an all-inclusive solution. With complete rooms or apartments, these establishments include meals, activities (pool, hot tub, wellness center, etc.) and activities (dance evenings, cinema, games, spectacles) in their offers. They are usually addressed to families for their friendliness and facilities thanks to daycares.
The accommodation’s characteristics
As a first, it is important to localize the location of the accommodation regarding the ski slopes and the center of the resort. The ideal during the stay, is that you can do everything by foot without having to travel for long distances.
It is also paramount to verify the area of your accommodation and its equipment it provides. For example: sheets, covers and towels are banal objects but extremely important.
If you’re going with a residence, verify your length. Residences that have more than twenty apartments are popular for groups of students. Unless you want to spend long white nights, we advise you to pay attention to this detail.
The price and sale and cancellation conditions
If you wish to book on the internet, go to the moment of payment to check what their real rates are for your reservation. The first price that appears sometimes depends on relative conditions like reservation dates, number of people, etc. Extra costs can also be applied in certain cases. Take also time to study the contract conditions (cancellation, guarantees, etc.).
