We stayed at this hotel as a family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children) and have previously lived and worked in the alps for many years... therefore, we know what to expect of a typically French hotel in a Ski resort!
Overall we had a great stay at the hotel and hopefully this review will provide you with some helpful information:
Location - you couldn't ask for anything more, its ideally located in the centre of resort with easy access to the shops, bars and restaurants and the slopes.
General Accommodation - the hotel is well presented and all public areas, whilst plain and simple are kept clean and tidy. The bedrooms are only cleaned once a week.
Bedrooms - a bit dated but very clean and tidy and typical size for a hotel, not a great deal of room but enough for what you need (you're there to ski, not sit in the room) with standard beds (although mattresses were very hard) and bunk bed for the kids, with plenty of wardrobe space but limited options to hang coats, which would be handy in a ski resort.
Bathrooms - yes, as previous reviews state they are somewhat dated and small, but they are fully functional and strangely enough you can wash your face, go to the toilet and have a hot shower! We ran out of toilet roll on day 5 and simply asked reception for more, which was then topped up within the hour.
Bar - it is very basic in its function and doesn't open until early evening. There is limited seating and it lacks atmosphere and appeal which does not invite you to sit down and have a relaxing drink as it appears to be set up around the children's entertainment / animation team activities, so if you're there without small children its quite off-putting as the bar is packed full with small children and activities every night - it may be better to hold these activities in the children's club room/ area?
Restaurant - clean and tidy, with the area split in to various sections / rooms and does have a bit of a school canteen feel to it (especially with trays at breakfast), but the food was plentiful, good quality and taste with a variety of choice for breakfast and evening meal (if you're English then you'll probably think there are a few odd dishes on offer) with plenty of wine included in the package. We were full board but due to lack of communication we didn't realise that you could return to the hotel for lunch or order a packed lunch the evening before until mid week.
Lift - I did read a review that said it was due to be updated ready for this winter – it hasn’t happened and it was out of order for the first 2-3 days we were there.
Ski Lockers - in the basement with individual lockers which was handy, but boots didn't dry very well so we did take them up to our room on occasion.
Staff - all of the staff were very friendly and polite, and always acknowledged and welcomed you, but as I understood it only a small number of them spoke English... but you are in France, so come on make the effort to speak the local language!
Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the hotel and if you’re not expecting 5* from 3* hotel then I would happily recommend this hotel to anyone – it offers excellent value for money and a very good service, facilities and a welcoming atmosphere.