Résidence Pierre & Vacances Premium La Ginabelle

“Very pleasant and warm all-round accommodation”

Central location, extremely close to railway station (but no disturbance) and 15 mins walk from Cham Sud bus station; Easy to find; Quiet/well insulated; Trivial distance to main supermarkets and eateries; Continually warm (including constant flow of hot water); Well cleaned; Apartment furnishing... more

Central location, extremely close to railway station (but no disturbance) and 15 mins walk from Cham Sud bus station; Easy to find; Quiet/well insulated; Trivial distance to main supermarkets and eateries; Continually warm (including constant flow of hot water); Well cleaned; Apartment furnishings in perfectly reasonable condition; Ample cookware, crockery, glassware, cutlery and storage facilities (including space to dry off skiwear); Easy access (via lifts) to swim pool, Hammam steam room and sauna; Helpful reception staff (greater awareness of transport and ski facilities would be a bonus); Very pleasant accommodation all round. [NB. Mask mandates and guest number limits (for using facilities) currently in force - these are mandated by government/authorities, NOT LaGinabelle management.]

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“another 50th trip to our favourite place in france”

first time at this hotel very nice very central nice big self catering room only got certain check in times so we had to wait for a couple of hours in the bar next door until the staff came back from lunch this is more of a self contained set of appartements no bar in hotel as such you also need ... more

first time at this hotel very nice very central nice big self catering room only got certain check in times so we had to wait for a couple of hours in the bar next door until the staff came back from lunch this is more of a self contained set of appartements no bar in hotel as such you also need to empty your own bins outside ETC but no big deal but great location we loved it and it was very cheap compared to other places we've stayed in

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“Not a 4* at all.”

We visited March/April 2024 as a family with a larger group. We had two apartments for up to 6 people (one had 4 and the other 5) These were self catered and we were provided a small cleaning pack (small washing up liquid, small antibacterial cleaner, 5 dishwasher tablets, and a few cloths) and... more

We visited March/April 2024 as a family with a larger group. We had two apartments for up to 6 people (one had 4 and the other 5) These were self catered and we were provided a small cleaning pack (small washing up liquid, small antibacterial cleaner, 5 dishwasher tablets, and a few cloths) and toiletries which were three small shower gel and shampoo solid bars and one toilet roll. These were small and not enough for everyone all week. Over the week we had to buy rubbish bags and toilet roll. Towels were provided (one hand one bath per person) and two robes regardless of the makeup of the people in the room. These were hard and not luxury as you would want for four star. The room was spacious with a double room, a twin room and then there was a double sofa bed. We didn’t use this but the other family did and it wasn’t particularly comfortable. Bedding was provided and this was quite comfortable. I don’t think that the rooms are big enough for 6 people personally. Not on a holiday when you have all the ski clothing in the room. There is a lack of storage for bulky clothes and we generally left our coats on the sofa bed. The rooms were not particularly clean. The toilet is in its own room and in both rooms smelled like a urinal. The bathrooms were ok, and the showers hot and powerful enough. We did find that down the side of the sink was dirty and had not been cleaned for a while. The rooms were not cleaned thoroughly between uses and I didn’t like walking barefoot. The socks I wore in the apartment were black with dirt. The general areas are not particularly well maintained either. Someone had left a bag of rubbish on the bannister of the stairway and this was there three days later when we left. The cutlery and plates are plentiful. The kitchen is adequate with a fridge, microwave/oven, dishwasher and hob. You can eat in if you like which we did a few times. Some of rooms have spectacular views from the balcony. Others not so much. You are given a ski locker with the room which was spacious and helpful and kept wet boards and boots out of the room. The swimming pool is great for bad ski days, with the sauna and steam rooms being roomy and lovely and hot. You have to ask reception to turn these in and these facilities are only available when reception is open (so not between 12-3pm) The hotel is well situated for the train station and the bus stops and town. You get free train travel from the hotel and this was so much quieter than the bus. It is only a short walk to the bars and restaurants which is great after a long day skiing. In checkout we left our bags at the hotel for a few hours and these were left in the fitness suite. Not helpful for those wanting to use it and not particularly secure. I think a better system is needed. The receptionist was lovely and helpful. I wouldn’t stay here again mainly due to it claiming to be luxury and to be 4*. If it was appropriately priced for a 3* I would consider it. However, if I was to return to Chamonix next year I would be unlikely to consider the hotel.

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