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Before going on a ski holiday, you should give the type of ski accommodation you will be staying in more than just a passing thought. Where you stay during your vacation will have a huge effect on how much you enjoy yourself in the end.
Before you even book the accommodation, you should carefully consider which ski resort to go to in the first place. One thing that's quite important is this: during any ski holiday there will be days that you can't ski, mostly because of the weather. The resort that you go to should therefore be developed enough to keep you busy during those days. There should be sufficient alternatives to skiing in other words.
As far as this goes there are two very different types of ski resorts. The first type will mostly have a picturesque little town nearby where there are many interesting shops and a good number of restaurants and coffees shop and pubs. During non-skiing days and at night you can therefore browse through the shops and make friends with other skiers in the coffee shops and pubs.
Then you get the type of resort that sometimes offers stunning scenery but is far away from any form of civilization. There will be a few hotels and other types of accommodation and not much else. Unless you go there to ski day and night, this type of place can get boring very quickly. It's great to go to a place like this for two or three days, but an extended stay might soon have you climbing up the walls out of boredom.
The well-developed resorts usually have a plethora of accommodation options. For the well-to-do there are always the 5-star and boutique hotels. This type of establishment often provides facilities like hot tubs, heated swimming pools, gyms, saunas, business centers and a mini shopping mall. You will find a number of international restaurants on the premises as well. In short: you only need to leave the hotel to ski.
The bulk of skiers are usually absorbed by the mid-range hotels. These normally provide decent accommodation to fit the pocket of the average man in the street. As a minimum requirement you should sure such a hotel offers private bathrooms, English TV and facilities like hair dryers. A feature that is great to have is a balcony. Especially if you plan to stay for two or three weeks, your hotel room can easily become quite claustrophobic.
The majority of ski resorts offer self-catering establishments in the immediate vicinity. This is the best solution by far for the family man. Not only will it save money on the cost of the accommodation, but you will also be able to prepare your meals in your own little kitchen, thereby saving a fortune on eating out.
When it comes to ski accommodation, the guest house has always been one of the best-loved places to stay. The reasons are many. Firstly their rates are usually very competitive. The best of them offer facilities that can compare to that of a good hotel, at a lower cost. And the experience is much more personal than what you will experience at the average hotel.
