We originally stayed at the Sport Village some 5 years ago on our first Ski trip as a couple. It was pretty costy then but we did not know what to expect so went for the best at the time. We recently stayed from the 1st March 2009 to the 8th and things have pretty much not changed. The Hotel has an excelent location, you are right on the Gondula and the Hotel provides it's own locker room with no charge. for Ski and boot storage.
The Hotel is now connected to the Hermitage (5*) where you can book Spa treatments. When we arrived we were given a free 3 hour use of the pool facilities, which to be fair are second to none. We are not sure if this was due to going back or it is now given to all resident's. The cost normally is 44 euro's a day per person. I would not have paid this price as it is not worth the expense, but as a free entry we enjoyed it. You need to book it and collect robes from the reception desk. What they don't tell is that they charge 20 euro's per person if you don't take them back. Honestly, this is only a small point to remember.
Entertainment in the Hotel is minimal, (but this is not what you look for on a Ski holiday anyway!) the odd singer but to be fair the town is very small and has many bars for all ages and tastes. As we have actually been to Soldeu 4 times we are used to the bars but we did find a new one in the Sport Hotel which was quite nice. What you have to remember is that you can smoke anywhere unlike home which did effect us a bit..
There are some very good shops to buy Ski clothes and equipment which are much cheaper than home. Generally in March they have big sales and if you push they will give more discount. I had 40% of Descente when they were offering 30%.
We had a tremendous amount of snow which makes the holiday but the runs and variety are great for beginners and intermediates alike. The cafes on the pistes are pretty expensive so be prepared.
Overall the Hotel had an excellent standard of cleanliness, detail and the food was varied each evening. Since our last visit the restaurant has improved as it has more choice and freshly cooked meats/fish on offer each evening. We would recommend this Hotel and actually hope to return again next March.
- Sport Hotel Soldeu

