“Great value for money”

This hotel was in a great location and we had great views from our hotel wondow. Maybe because it wasn't ski-season, the hotel was being managed by a different hotel about 150m away, which gave us access to discounted parking. We had no problems - getting into the building was by combination code and the room was serviced as usual. Fantastic value for money in our opinion. Found a great local bar with really cheap beer!

“Cheap and cheerful”

The hotel is right next to the cable car to the Pal ski resort & just across the road from the bus stop for the other resorts of Arcalis & Arinsal, great when returning from the slopes at the end of the day. The downside is that you hear the cable car from when it starts first thing in the morning, so do not count on having any lie-ins: Sound proofing is obviously not included here, with thin walls meaning even if the cable car does not wake you, your neighbours probably will. Although the rooms are noisy and basic, they do have decent showers, reasonable beds, adequate storage and are cleaned daily. Budget a bit extra for some meals out in the evenings if you are staying half board as the food is at best basic, at worst abysmal. Morning brings the standard continental breakfast with complimentary tea, coffee, water and juice. These do not last beyond breakfast time though and must be paid for with dinner, and tea or coffee, it appears, cannot be had for love nor money. Dinner typically starts with a plate of vegetables or pasta (which once stayed on the plate even when held at 90 deg to the table!), then a meat course with choice of chips OR salad, and a piece of fruit for dessert. The hotel staff were very friendly and willing to help, but do not speak English (or French), so practice your Catalan before leaving! For all its faults, I would definitely recommend this hotel to the young & single who are looking for a cheap place to stay when not on the slopes or in the pub.