Staying in a hotel is a desirable way of spending your time on the mountains - it gives you the opportunity to stay in a larger property but still enjoy the privacy of your own space.
 
Hotels come in all shapes and sizes to suit all tastes and budgets from the basic 2* to the finest 6* luxury so there is definitely something to for everything.
 
Due to their popularity, there is a good amount of hotels across the majority of resorts in Europe. Whilst France also has plenty of chalets, the majority of accommodation in Italy and Austria (apart from St Anton) are hotels!
 
Many European ski hotels are small, family-run enterprises offering a homely feel and personal touches that you don’t often get from the larger chain hotels. This can really add to the enjoyment of your ski holiday and give you the true local mountain experience. On the other hand, larger established hotels often have more modern and wide-ranging facilities including in-house bars and high-end spas. Many hotels will also run entertainment programmes for children and adults as well as provide childcare facilities and services.
 
Hotels offer more freedom and flexibility with board basis often allowing guests to choose between room only, B&B, half board and full board. This flexibility means that you can choose your meal times and have the opportunity to sample local resort restaurants.
 
On top of this, hotels also offer more flexibility with the length of stay. Whilst most chalets are only available for a 7 night stay, hotels tend to be bookable by the night offering guests the option to book a midweek or weekend break.