Alp 'Azur is perfectly located in Alpe D'Huez, within close walking distance to the shops and restaurants, and next to the cage lift (cost included in your lift pass) that takes you either to the lower town, or up to the start of the Signal lift. Perfect for skiing.
The superior rooms are well worth it, with a good amount of space, a lovely balcony with views over the resort to the mountains, and a welcoming bathroom. The bed is extremely comfortable, and the sheets are of very good quality. There is a kettle, and an excellent selection of herbal teas and instant coffee. If you like English tea, bring some bags and buy a bottle of milk at the supermarche (in winter it will keep cool on your balcony!).
I don't usually take breakfast, but the buffet was so good I did for the last 5 of my six days. Delicious dried fruits and cereals, yoghourt, eggs to soft boil "live", a small but superb selection of meats and cheeses, quiche, fresh bread, croissants and pastries, with good coffee and juice. If you want to ski through the lunch lift lull, you can after a breakfast like this.
Best of all is the kindness and service offered by the staff - led by the very lovely Severine. I wanted to ski on my last day, and catch the bus to Grenoble at 4. I was resigned to travelling in my ski gear - but no problem - I was offered a shower room to shower and change into my travel clothes in. Merci, Severine.
I'll be back at Alpe D'Huez as soon as I can - and I'll be staying at Alp D'Azur.
