Finde Hotels in Sauze dOulx

We have just returned from spending a week in what is advertised as a 'charming' hotel, but turned out to be the noisiest hotel we have ever stayed in. Various large school groups were staying there at the same time, leading to occasionally raucous times, with unsupervised children running up and down the spiral staircase, shouting at each other, often blocking the two staircases in the entrance area while waiting. Due to the unusual design of the building, the noise could be heard within our bedroom. Although the website says the bar is 'an ideal place to relax', this was generally impossible because of the noise generated. Some of the furniture is very dated, for example one of the legs is missing from one of the sofas! Wi-Fi is advertised as being available throughout the hotel, but didn't work inside our room (409), and despite mentioning this to the reception staff on two occasions, no-one bothered to let us know why it didn't work for the entire week. The food at breakfast time was excellent, with a wide range of pastries, cereals and cooked meals. However, evening meals were disappointing, as whilst there was a good range of cold food (meats, cheese, seafood etc.) the 'hot' food could only be described as tepid at best. I mentioned this to the manager, who said this was the first time anyone had complained. I have subsequently read numerous reviews commenting on this. The problem appears to be due to a lack of effective facilities to keep the food hot in the buffet area. Because of this, we decided to eat out on two occasions, at our expense. We were also disappointed at having to pay for water with evening meals €3 per bottle!), when it is freely available from the dispensers in the restaurant at breakfast time. Surprisingly, we weren't informed of the charge in advance, or at the time it was served. Also, coffee wasn't available in the restaurant in the evenings, and they wouldn't allow us to bring it up from the bar downstairs. Again, this was freely available with breakfast. The machines are deliberately switched off after breakfast. I can only assume this is to maximise profits. Finally, despite the website saying the bar is open 24 hours a day, it was only open from 8pm to midnight on weekdays. On a positive note, we received very helpful service from Sylvia on the reception desk, who always greeted customers with a smile.

Great hotel, pleasant staff. Ski room for your stuff if you need it. Nice sauna. Good breakfast and dinner. Good location, 5 mins walk to chair lift and ski hire shop. Good value. Great resort for access to the Milky Way or Vialattea. Would return there. Lounge, bar and restaurant.