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Review of Le Castillan
4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 30 Dec 2024
This is a moderately priced hotel that is conveniently located in L'Alpe d'Huez within about a 6-7 minute walk from two different lifts that can be taken to the base of the mountain. The rooms are basic with a comfortable bed, slightly lumpy pillows, a machine for boiling water with powdered coffee and tea, and basic bathroom amenities (but no refrigerator). There is an excellent hammam in the basement area along with a small gym, sauna, and massage parlor (for an extra price). There are locked ski lockers on the ground floor, a comfortable seating area with abundant natural light, a bar, and restaurant. While we were not thrilled with our two meals at the hotel restaurant (it is possible to have demi pension with breakfast and/or dinner), the couple that runs the hotel are very sweet and helpful. The super location and comfortable environment made this a great place to spend a few days skiing.
Date of stay: December 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 11 June 2024

Had a pleasant stay at the hotel. Staff was really helpfull! Enjoyed my stay every minute. No doubt, would book the hotel again!

Date of stay: June 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 9 April 2024

Although this hotel is on the edge of town, there are buses stpping right outside, and the centre is only a 10 to 15 minute walk. There's a chairlift to the slopes nearby but only available if there's snow to ski down on, otherwise you can walk into town or get the bus straight up to the main ski areas.
The hotel itself is okay, a few amenities, steam room and sauna. We never ate in the restaurant in the evening but the breakfasts were very very good, lots of choice and the pastries were fresh and the food is great quality.
The one downside was, Crystal ski sell the rooms as ‘Superior’, they are not, they are dated and very small, especially if you get one with bunk beds against the wall. We had to ask for some extension leads as the plug sockets are few. The people in the hotel are very nice, always smiling and say hello and help you with anything.
Luckily, I emailed them before I travelled to see if they have kettles in the room, they don’t. I took a travel kettle.
I would quite happily stay here again.

Date of stay: March 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Reviewed 27 February 2024

A very pleasant, clean and comfortable family run hotel in good location. A warm welcome with friendly and helpful staff. Was perfect for our inter generational short family skiing trip. Quiet at night if you want some rest after a hard day on the slopes, but close to other bars and restaurants etc if you want to go out. Easy access to regular free ski bus (stops virtually outside) to main slopes embarkation area. Having excellent Alain Sports ski hire in the same building is perfect. Thank you for a great stay!

Date of stay: February 2024
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Reviewed 5 January 2023

Le Castillan in Alpe d'Huez is a great place to stay. It is a family-run lodge with many rooms with balconies facing out over the valley. Rooms are a comfortable size with wood panels. Higher floors have better views. The staff is friendly and accommodating. There is a large comfortable lounge with a bar and a nice view. The dining room serves breakfast and dinner. Breakfast is a good buffet with scrambled eggs & bacon included. Dinner has a daily menu. I ate 3 of my 4 nights there. There is a spa with steam room & sauna. There is a private locker room for ski equipment. It was all very reasonably priced.

Room tip: Higher floor facing out over the valley is best.
Date of stay: December 2022
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Reviewed 5 July 2022

Le Castillan is a classic alpine resort hotel with excellent amenities and very welcoming hosts Julian and Stephanie. The staff are attentive and the food excellent (we were on half board). Clean rooms, so everything you need for a perfect holiday break. Really good location in the resort with plenty of car parking. If you're a cyclist this is the perfect location for you as they cater for road and mountain bikers in their secure garage. Would book again.

Room tip: We were on the 4th floor and it was excellent with spectacular views
Date of stay: July 2022
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