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The Altezza Hotel and Spa provides comfortable and contemporary accommodation in Les Arcs. This modern hotel sits looking over the Tarentaise Valley and the peaks of the Mont Blanc Massif. With a central location in Les Arcs, you have access to the wonderful Paradiski slopes and vibrant resort centre. The hotel has a lovely bar with an outdoor terrace, if you are around during lunch time enjoy a range of light bites including pancakes and sandwiches. Before dinner you can enjoy an aperitif in front of the fire, and before heading to bed, you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere with a digestif next to the piano.

The Taj-I Mah was Les Arcs first five-star hotel. The hotel is decorated to a high standard throughout and offers all the amenities you would expect from a 5-star hotel, including contemporary and cosy rooms, a swimming pool, a spa, luxurious furnishings, gourmet restaurants, a lounge bar and a terrace with sweeping views of the magnificent ski resort and the surrounding mountains. This hotel also has a fabulous ski-in/ski-out location and the ski lifts and ski school meeting point are located just opposite. The Hotel Taj-I Mah has a fantastic location in Les Arcs, with ski in, ski out access you can easily make your way on and off the slopes each day and make the most of the Paradiski Ski Area. When you return at the end of the day there is a heated boot room where you can store all your equipment, you can then head to the bar or spa for a moment of relaxation. The centre of Les Arcs is just a short walk away, where you can find a range of shops, bars and restaurants.

With the convenience of ski-in, ski-out, the Aiguille Rouge has a central location in Arc 2000. The hotel is at the foot of the slope and has a panoramic restaurant and bar overlooking the pistes and a sun deck which is south facing. This is the perfect place for a drink and to soak up even more of the amazing views once you've finished your day skiing. The Aiguille Rouge is ideal for families with free children's clubs are available at the hotel. The ski school meeting point is also very nearby and many of our guests enjoy their breakfast and evening meals overlooking the piste. The Aiguille Rouge is ideal for families as rooms can sleep up to three people and interconnecting rooms are available. Free children's clubs are available throughout the season.

The Hotel Eden has a fantastic piste side location in Les Arcs offering you convenient access to the Paradiski slopes. This property has a piste side location, just a short ski from the ski lifts and ski school meeting point. This property has a great location in Arc 1800, while offering spacious accommodation with the added touch of hotel service. If you don't feel like cooking dinner, you're only a short walk away from the resort centre where you can find a variety of restaurants serving Savoyard classics, French favorites or quick bites including pizza, pasta and burgers.

Hotel Evaldo is a family-run hotel. It's a popular base with guests wanting to hit the Sellaronda. Set back from the centre of Arabba, you can enjoy the peaceful views of the surrounding Dolomiti mountains while still having convenient access to the slopes. The hotel's about a five-minute walk from the centre of Arabba,a charming village with fantastic access to the ski area and the highest point in the Dolomites- the Marmolada. The lifts are a little further away from the centre, with the Portavescovo lift being the nearest, the hotel runs a daily shuttle service in the mornings and afternoons so getting on and off the slopes couldn't be easier. Arabba benefits from having excellent connections to the 'must do' areas of the Dolomites including the Marmolada glacier, the Sellaronda and the Hidden Valley, be sure to ask the team for their recommendations for a lunch stop.

The Hotel Garni Bellavista is above the centre of Arabba and gets great views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. The centre of the resort and ski lifts are just 500 metres away, taking around ten minutes to walk casually. Don't worry about bringing your boots and equipment with you though, as you can leave them in the ski deposit at the partner hotel which is very close to the piste.

The family run Hotel Somont benefits from having a great location, snap on your skis and cruise down the short blue run into Selva which gives you access to the wider Dolomites Ski Area, alternatively it is just a 300 metre walk to the centre where you can find a range of shops, bars and cafes. Many of the rooms feature a balcony with a mountain view, so you can enjoy fabulous views of the Sassolungo and the nearby slopes. The charming hotel benefits from having a piste side location, start your day by heading down the short Freina piste down into the center of Selva and take your pick between heading up the Costabella chairlift for access to Alta Badia including Covara & Colfoso, and La Villa and or head up the Ciampinoi gondola for access to Ortisei, Alpe d'Suisi and Val di Fassa.

The Hotel Rodella's has a stunning location on the outskirts of Selva, with amazing views over the valley and mountains. The family have run the hotel for generations and are extremely welcoming and informative. Set on a hill on the outskirts of Selva, the hotel enjoys a peaceful location with incredible views of the Val Gardena - look out for the Sella massif to the east, the spectacular Sassolungo to the south and the Pic to the north. The centre of town is about a kilometers away but there are plenty of options available to get you there and back. Jump on the hotel's free shuttle to and from the lifts or use the free local bus which runs every half an hour at peak times. If the conditions are good, you can even ski straight to the Santa Cristina lift.

Dating back to 1986, Hotel Oswald was once considered to be the best hotel in the Dolomites and remains one of Selvas’ most historic hotels. The Oswald retains its charm; the cosy rooms are spacious and furnished with warm wood throughout and many of them have lovely views of the resort and surrounding mountains. The elegant public areas are ideal for catching up with friends and family, head up to the lounge and enjoying the mountain views from the conservatory or enjoying a drink in the cosy bar area.

The warm and welcoming Hotel La Chaudanne has an excellent location in Meribel just a short walk away from the slopes. After a day on the slopes make the most of the Nuxe Spa or relax in the cosy lounge with a drink. Offered on a bed and breakfast basis you can dine in the hotel’s restaurant Le 80, known for its outstanding cuisine - plus there is live music throughout the winter season, which changes depending on the time you head down for dinner. Warm tones and wood accents are combined with modern luxury to create a cosy and welcoming setting, many of the bedrooms have balconies with views of the surrounding mountains and slopes, so you can make the most of the beautiful setting.