Hotéis em Briancon

We were only here for an overnight stop but what a little gem both the old town and this hotel proved to be. As the “highest town in France” Briancon commands beautiful and dramatic views of the surrounding mountains, together with the rather neglected and un-visited C17 fortifications built to keep the raiding Savoyards at bay. The streets are also attractive with an array of restaurants and tourist shops (not too tacky). The auberge has the advantage of being within the walls of the old town. Recently refurbished, the hotel retains its’ very cosy, somewhat old-fashioned but charming atmosphere. There is no lift, just broad, carpeted stairways to the upper floors and rooms. It is quite charming. Our room was on an upper floor, and although a tad small with only one window, had a large bathroom with a roomy shower. The staff are helpful and very friendly. Breakfast was good, with a very useful egg boiler contraption which produced lovely soft eggs. The best thing about the auberge however was their restaurant. We were there on a Friday night and it seemed to be the ‘hottest place in town’, absolutely packed. The food was of good quality and definitely did not break the bank.

The best way to describe this hotel is that it is modern, clean, about the standard of a Travel Inn in the UK but just too small for the number of guests. Rooms small, bathroom is good but separate toilet is much too small. One good feature is that the bed was large and comfy. Bar area is virtually non existent (few chairs around the reception). Restaurant is too small and at busy times you may have to wait for a table, but the food is Ok, esp the starters/salad and deserts (but allow 5/10 minutes on a morning to queue for coffee/tea as the machines are dreadfully slow). One very good feature is that if you are not going to be in for lunch then you can make a 'pack-out' to take with you - they even provide containers to put it in. Wine for dinner is on tap and is OK. The so called spa area is too small, the pool is about 12ft X 20ft and the small sauna has to be booked well in advance (and that is the extent of the spa!). If you like coffee/tea in your room then take your own and your own kettle as the 'thing' in the room is virtually useless. There is a fridge in the room which is good, esp for keeping milk as milk is not a feature in their tea/coffee making facilities. Hotel is a 5 min walk to gondola and it is well worth leaving your ski kit at a shop by gondola for 2 euros a day. The ski storage in the hotel is Ok - a separate room on each floor for this. The first impressions of the town is that there is not much to see but if you explore up the hill you will find an amazing historic old town. A regular bus (about every 15 mins) runs along the valley linking all of the ski areas (2 euros per trip or 3 euro for a day pass). It can be caught across the road from the gondola.

When you stay at Suite Home Briancon Serre Chevalier in Briançon, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 15-minute walk of Prorel Gondola and Prorel, tronçon 1. This hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Susa Valley and 20.5 mi (33.1 km) from Écrins National Park.Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Suite Home Briancon Serre Chevalier. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 97 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Briançon, Hotel de Paris is within a 15-minute walk of Casino Barriere Briancon and Prorel Gondola. This hotel is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Susa Valley and 20.2 mi (32.5 km) from Écrins National Park.Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and ski storage.Enjoy a meal at Hotel Paris or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 30 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Maison de Catherine in Puy-Saint-Pierre, you'll be in the mountains, just a 1-minute walk from Stade de Slalom and 11 minutes by foot from Touron Ski Lift. This inn is 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from Susa Valley and 21.3 mi (34.3 km) from Écrins National Park.This smoke-free inn features complimentary parking nearby and hiking/biking trails nearby.Stop by the inn's restaurant, la maison de Catherine, for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

With a stay at Hôtel Le Monêtier in Monetier-les-Bains, you'll be just steps from L'Aya and Guisane'Art. This hotel is 20.9 mi (33.7 km) from Susa Valley and 27.6 mi (44.4 km) from Écrins National Park.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include ski storage and a fireplace in the lobby.Grab a bite to eat at STABATIO, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include express check-in, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Stay in one of 21 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

When you stay at Auberge du Choucas in Monetier-les-Bains, you'll be near ski lifts, just steps from Church of Le Monêtier-les-Bains and Guisane'Art. This upscale hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Museum of Sacred Art and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Les Grands Bains de Monetier.Enjoy the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this hotel, which also features bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and ski storage. You'll be on the slopes in no time with the complimentary ski shuttle.Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Monetier-les-Bains? This hotel has 538 square feet (50 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring minibars and DVD players. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.