4* St-Alban Hotel & Spa

St-Alban Hotel & Spa is designed with comfort and convenience in mind, which is ideal for the likes of anyone looking for a flexible winter getaway. The contemporary wood and stone exterior blends beautifully into the traditional Savoyard village of La Clusaz. Art-deco inspired interiors, soft lighting, luxurious leather chairs and book lined walls all make for a sophisticated, cosy atmosphere.

Sat just 550 yards from the La Clusaz Ski School and with two lifts (Crêt du Merle and Bossonet) just a short walk away, St-Alban Hotel & Spa certainly delivers on location. Positioned in a sun-drenched south-facing spot with views of the Bossonet and Beauregard pistes.

The hotel also runs a free shuttle service to the lifts in the town centre every morning and to get home there’s a free ski bus every ten minutes, which stops just below the hotel’s ski room. What’s even better is the fact that you don’t have to waste valuable ski time if you’re hiring any equipment because the ski shop’s inside the hotel.

Known for its memorable interior design quirks - notably the net reading nooks above the family suite rooms - and stand-out service, St-Alban Hotel & Spa certainly won’t disappoint. The lounge bar area is the central hub and the best place for cocktails and gourmet bar snacks. Chill out here when you get back from the slopes; meet friends, play board games or borrow one of the hundreds of books from the library. This area converts into a breakfast room for the morning, ready for you to fuel up before you head out on the mountains.

Featuring private parking, ski storage space, equipment hire shop, and ski pass sales point, there’s plenty of amenities. Plus, we can’t forget to mention the NUXE Spa, featuring 250m² of pure relaxation. The small indoor pool, sauna, sensory showers and relaxation area are all at your disposal. They also offer a range of massages and beauty treatments – so if your ski-weary bodies need some TLC, this is the perfect antidote.

Le Crusez pretty village centre’s just a short walk down from the hotel. You’ll find a great choice of local restaurants and although there’s no wild party scene here, there’s lots of nice bars to check out.

What we like:

• Easy access to the slopes with two ski lifts under 6 minutes walk away
• Perfect for families, with custom room options for two and three children groups
• Access to the indoor heated pool, sauna, Turkish bath and jacuzzi is available at no extra charge
• La Clusaz is a traditional Savoyard village and there's still a weekly market in the church square every Monday from 8am till 12pm

Worth knowing:

• A shuttle to take you directly to the chair lifts is available daily at no extra cost
• A ski hire shop is located in the hotel, giving you more time for skiing
• Lift passes available at reception
• Complimentary afternoon tea is served between 4 and 5pm
• Daily housekeeping and towels and linens are included for all rooms
• Private parking is available on site and costs €15 per day
• The bar only serves drinks and snacks, but you’ll find lots of great local restaurants a short walk away in town
• Resort tax paid locally and is approximately €2.50 per person, per day.