Medium-sized place with friendly and intimate feel, located in a quiet residential part of town a short walk from the historic centre. The helpful staff radiate a winning mixture of professionalism and informality. Neat rooms feature simple but soothing décor mixing modern and traditional materials. Be sure to book the top-floor rooms (numbers 32, 33 and 34) if you want a bit of attic-ceilinged cosiness with mountain views thrown in. The lobby bar with its roaring log fire is an excellent place to unwind. The hotel has its own team of English-speaking ski instructors who can handle anything from beginners’ classes to guided off-piste excursions.