Hotel guide to Tignes

Chalets and apartments are usually the most popular accommodation options when it comes to ski holidays. They tend to offer more room, more flexibility in terms of catering and, sometimes, better prices. However, hotels are also a great choice for those visiting Tignes, especially when you're not coming for a full week.

Why book a hotel room instead of a chalet or an apartment in Tignes?
If you aren't planning on a full week ski holiday, hotels can offer much more flexibility on dates, plus many can't be beaten in terms of extended services and facilities such as gourmet restaurants, spas, swimming pools, fitness rooms, tennis courts, childcare, bike and/or ski hire, flexible catering options... the choices are endless. And even though some apartment and chalet companies have recently made their booking requirements more flexible, the reality is that many can only be booked for six or seven days especially in peak season.

Tignes boasts not one but three hotels awarded with the highest rating. They offer plenty of grandiose glamour, palatial premises, beautiful bars and restaurants, and fully-equipped spas.

Our favourite luxury hotels in Tignes
These are the Tignes hotels that stand out from the rest thanks to their top-range facilities and services:

1. Les Suites du Nevada Hotel
   The first five-star hotel to open its doors in Tignes was Les Suites du Nevada back in 2008. Offering large suites, a fine restaurant and a fully-equipped spa, it rapidly became a hit with visitors to this unique ski area.
   
2. Les Suites du Montana Hotel
   Les Suites du Montana followed, made up of five Savoyard-style chalets this hotel boasts accommodation for two to four people, as well as a brand new gourmet restaurant and spa complete with beauty treatments and massages.
   
3. Le Diamond Rock Hotel
   Finally, it was the turn of Le Diamond Rock Hotel located at the foot of the pistes in Tignes Le Lac, this hotel is perfect for a luxury family ski trip as it has a kids area and games toom. Two restaurants serving fine cuisine and traditional Savoyard dishes are also on offer, as is a panoramic bar offering views of the resort and the surrounding mountains. The spa has treatments by La Maison du Tui Na, as well as a sauna, steam room, pool, jacuzzi and Nordic bath.

Tignes has a good selection of aparthotels (apartment buildings with hotel facilities) that are great for groups or families sharing accommodation. Many of these apartments can accommodate small groups and, for larger parties, you can rent more than one.

Top group-friendly aparthotels in Tignes
These are our favourite apartment residences with hotel facilities and services in Tignes, offering spacious accommodation for groups.

1. Cap Neige
   In the heart of Tignes Le Lac, the Cap Neige Residence has apartments for up 16 guests. The residence also boasts a luxurious spa and other hotel conveniences including free WiFi access and ski lockers.
   
2. L'Ecrin des Neiges
   The four-star L'Ecrin des Neiges Aparthotel is located in the Val Claret area of Tignes. Designed as the ultimate cosy retreat, there are two chalet buildings with a living area, where you can read, watch television or spend some quality time while your little ones amuse themselves in the dedicated area right close by. Apartments here can accommodate up to 10 people.
   
3. Grande Motte
   Also in Val Claret, the Grande Motte Residence is a great affordable option for groups with children as it has a video games room, pool table, table tennis and children's clubs for six to 16-year-olds. Apartments sleep up to four people.

Most hotels in Tignes are more than happy to welcome young children and many of them offer family rooms. However, there are many other things to consider, such as distance to the pistes, amenities and services within the hotel and facilities in the neighbouring area.

Best family-friendly hotels in Tignes
This is where we'd book a room if we were travelling with young children.

1. Le Refuge Hotel
   The three-star Le Refuge Hotel is a fantastic option for families with its convenient location in the heart of Tignes Le Lac, close to the lifts and ski schools as well as to the glacier, offering the opportunity to ski in winter and summer. Boasting family rooms, children will be fascinated by its history as Tignes first mountain refuge, built in 1924.
   
2. Club Med Resort
   The Club Med holiday resort is located in a tranquil location in Tignes Val Claret. Besides not having to worry about hidden costs thanks to its all-inclusive options, the hotel offers interconnecting rooms, a kid's club, evening entertainment and an indoor pool.
   
3. L'Aiguille Percée Chalet Hotel
   Close to the ski schools and the slopes, L'Aiguille Percée Chalet Hotel is ideal for families searching for a ski holiday that won't break the bank. The chalet is also geared towards younger guests, with good size family rooms and a colourful crèche, plus childcare available from 12 months to 12 years. Adults are also taken care of away from the slopes, with a well-stocked bar, lounge area and a spa for some much-needed relaxation after all that skiing.

There are plenty of cheap hotels in Tignes offering decent quality rooms at reasonable prices. Many are located in the town centre, making them a good place to base yourself on your mountain biking or ski holiday while saving some money at the same time.

Top best-value hotels in Tignes
In our opinion, these hotels offer the most 'bang for your buck'.

1. UCPA
   The UCPA is made up of two traditional chalet buildings with 348 rooms sleeping two or four people with easy access to the vast Tignes-Val d'Isére ski area. They offer a fully-inclusive package, lift pass, equipment hire, instructors, breakfast lunch and dinner plus they put on an entertainment programme each week to give you extra things to do once the sun goes down.
   
2. Le Gentiana Hotel
   Hotel Le Gentiana is an ideal, affordable base from which to enjoy the winter wonderland that is Tignes. This family-run hotel prides itself on providing a warm and friendly atmosphere to return to after a hard day on the slopes. The heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam bath and jacuzzi, plus the lounge bar and restaurant help make this a great place to unwind.
   
3. La Vanoise Hotel
   Staying at the foot of the slopes doesn't necessarily have to come with a hefty price tag and Hotel La Vanoise is a great example of just that. Situated in Val Claret, only 10m from the nearest lift, this budget-friendly hotel has 23 rooms, each with its own ski locker, and offers different catering options.

Almost all of the hotels in the Tignes area boast easy access to the pistes and ski lifts, either sitting right next to the foot of the slopes or just a short trip away by one of the free local buses.

Our favourite hotels near the lifts
If we were to choose, these would be our favourite hotels in Tignes with ski-to-door access.

1. Le Taos Hotel
   The four-star Hotel Le Taos offers refined accommodation with direct access to the Lavachet piste and very close to the Paquis drag lift. Beautifully decorated and inspired by New Mexico's architecture, this hotel boasts a spa and wellness area and private car park.
   
2. Le Lévanna Hotel
   Hotel Le Lévanna is an impressive wooden and stone-built chalet offering ski-in and ski-out three-star accommodation. The lounge bar offers a comfortable place to relax with a drink at the end of the day or over a game of pool, and there is also a lovely spa area with jacuzzi, sauna and hammam, as well as a restaurant overlooking the Grande Motte glacier.
   
3. Le Genepy Hotel
   Although not strictly a ski-to-door-type hotel, Hotel Le Genepy is only a three-minute walk from the closest lift in the picturesque village of Tignes Les Brevieres. The hotel stands out for its casual ambience, friendly service and excellent cuisine. There's also an outdoor jacuzzi and a sauna to unwind after a day on the slopes.