Hotel Astoria
Features
- Terrace/Balcony
- Half board
On a short, winding road that leads down to the resort, the Astoria is a quiet, traditionally furnished hotel with a friendly atmosphere. It is situated adjacent to the base station for the Plan Maison cable car and gondola, as well as being near to the après ski hotspots.
Location · 2 minutes walk to resort centre and Plan Maison cable car · 4 minutes walk to Cretaz lift, nursery slopes and ski school meeting point
Features · bar with sun terrace · TV room · dining room · ski room · 30 bedrooms
Meals · continental buffet breakfast · 3 course waiter-service evening meal with choice of main course and salad buffet · Christmas and New Year's Eve gala dinners included
Rooms for 2 people on half board sharing a room with twin beds, private shower and WC. Some rooms can take a third bed. Family rooms for 4 people with a balcony consisting of two adjoining twin rooms sharing a bathroom with bath or shower and WC are available and twin rooms for sole use are also available at a supplement on request.
Please Note The hotel does not currently accept credit cards
Official Rating ***
Cervinia Resort Info
Based on the Italian side of the Matterhorn, Cervinia is lift-linked to Zermatt, with 200km of its own runs. Because of its high altitude, it has a long season, great snow and is an absolute haven for intermediates. The slopes are superb for cruising and mileage skiing, while beginners will find masses of coverage. Advanced skiers will need to head over into Switzerland for extended challenges, although you'll have to pay extra to cross to Zermatt. Because of its position, the scenery is outstanding, but this can be marred by poor weather and high winds, which can often cause the higher lifts to be closed. If the weather holds, you can usually be guaranteed loads of sun as well as long tree-lined runs. The ski school is getting better but, as with many Italian resorts, childcare is rather limited.
On the downside, Cervinia is not the most attractive resort and is entirely purpose-built. It was founded in the 1930s by Mussolini and still doesn't cater very well for non-skiers. There are good restaurants on and off the mountain, but their prices are nearly as steep as the Matterhorn itself. Weekend crowds can put pressure on the old lift system, but also improve the quality of après-ski. Access from the accommodation to the lifts is inconvenient, requiring an uphill walk.
Overall, Cervinia is great for lower ability skiers and boarders and much cheaper than its Swiss neighbour. Experts, kids and party animals may not find Cervinia ideal, although the first group do have Zermatt nearby to keep them busy.
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