I migliori ristoranti di cucina mediterraneanella città Valtournenche della Valle d'aosta

31/01/2026: This was my third visit to this hotel. The hotel changed hands before the 2025/2026 ski season so disregard any reviews before then as sadly they are no longer relevant. This used to be an amazing hotel but it’s been completely ruined by the new corporate owners. I will give the staff the benefit of the doubt as I can only conclude they have never had any proper training. Nobody is capable of making a decision on anything - even a request as straightforward as booking a table for lunch is deflected with a comment such as “Sorry - the restaurant manager isn’t here!”. The rooms have always been compact but now they are cold.The spa operates on a booking system but even though we asked the receptionist to book it they had no record when we got there. At dinner we were presented with a wine list which was the size of an A4 sheet of paper with about 8 wines on it. When we queried it the waiter said I’ll bring you the list that’s reserved for friends and family and presented us with a regular extensive wine list. It was actually like something out of the British comedy Fawlty Towers but when you are paying premium prices unfortunately the joke is on you. I would echo the comments of previous reviews that when you call for the minibus to pick you up they don’t come and by the time you call back several times you may as well have trudged up the hill. The location of the hotel and the ski in / ski out is excellent but overall I would say it’s deeply disappointing and very sad how such a gem of a hotel can be ruined with the careless stewardship and poor decisions of the new owners. Avoid !

30/01/2026: I travel for ski holidays regularly, usually one or two trips every year. This time we came as a group of four friends who travel together often, and we all felt the same about this experience. We normally stay in high-quality ski resorts, so we know what should be expected at this level. During my stay at Hotel Principe delle Nevi, I paid 480 EUR per night (half-board) for a room classified as “standard”. I can say very clearly: I have never paid so much and received so little. The room is extremely small and very basic, with no sense of comfort that matches the price level. At this price point, it honestly feels more suitable for hotel staff accommodation than for paying guests on an expensive ski holiday. There is no real balcony and no view at all. The so-called outdoor area is simply a narrow, muddy path between buildings, with no privacy and nothing to enjoy. The bathroom is particularly problematic. The shower is approximately 60 x 90 cm, so small that you either hit your head against the wall or get stuck with your back against the glass behind you. From the moment I arrived, the bathroom ceiling light was not working. Instead of repairing it properly, a full-size standing floor lamp was placed inside the bathroom as a temporary solution. The ceiling light was only fixed on the last day of my stay. The restaurant experience was also disappointing overall. While the starters and desserts were generally good, the main courses were consistently underwhelming and not at the level expected for this type of hotel. Communication with the staff was mixed — some spoke English, others did not — but overall the service felt poorly managed and not professional enough. Reception service was another weak point. We asked whether it would be possible to receive a deduction for one evening, as we wanted to have dinner in town instead of using the half-board meal. We asked several times, but never received a clear answer or any follow-up. When we called reception for the hotel shuttle from town, nobody answered. In the end, we had to wake up a friend who was already at the hotel to go to reception in person, and it still took around 30 minutes before anyone came to pick us up. One real positive point, and honestly a small gem in this experience, was the bar and the people working there. The bar staff were professional, friendly, and provided good service throughout our stay. It was one of the few bright spots. Overall, the hotel feels like it is suffering from a serious operational and management failure. Basic maintenance, communication, and guest service were consistently below the level expected for the prices being charged. The management should take a hard look at how this property is being run. The ski-in/ski-out location is good, but location alone does not justify the overall experience. If you are planning to pay high prices for a ski holiday, I strongly recommend choosing a hotel that actually delivers good value. In my case, this was simply not the place.