The hotel has a very interesting layout. It was buiilt in 1937 and is similar to the Gugenheim museum in NY, in a sense that the rooms are arranged around a spiral corridor that goes up from the first floor all the way to the 8th. Advantages: the breakfast was very good, a lot to choose from. The hotel is very close to ski lifts - about five minutes drive and the hotel provides a shuttle bus. It is also a 2 minute walk to the center of the little town of Sauze d'Oulx where shops, restaurants and pubs are. There is a ski/snowboard rental on hotel premises (in the basement) with efficient with an efficient employee (thanks Randy). There are also lockers to keep the skiing equipment. Disadvantages: The hotel is really overpriced in the winter. I'm not sure why they call themselves VIP, as the hotel and the rooms are pretty basic. Furthermore, the hotel does not have its own swimming pool, but rather the spa complex is in a separate building next door, a short walk across the parking lot. We got two vouchers for free entrance, but we were there for five days. The entrance to the pool and spa are around 18 euros per person per day. The hotel does not have landline telephones between the rooms, nor do rooms have any kettle to make tea. The two elevators constantly malfunctioned. To summarize - not a VIP hotel, probably something like 3 stars, but the stay was still very enjoyable due to the hotel's location, nice staff, great skiing and the general athmosphere.

AVOID THIS “HOTEL”. This was probably the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in and resembled more of a hostel than hotel. The staff are rude and unhelpful. On one occasion we asked for a bottle of water (at approx midnight) and were told that it was not possible as the bar had closed. What type of hotel doesn’t even have a vending machine so that guests can purchase water? On another occasion we asked for extra towels and were interrogated as to the reason why this was required. The rooms are badly in need of upgrade and the beds are very uncomfortable. The spa which is at extra cost, is quite old and felt dirty. The hotel was extremely noisy making it very hard to relax. During our stay a group of school children (approx 70 kids) were staying in the hotel and they were let run wild. On numerous occasions there were knocks on our door by kids who then ran away. The noise was constant and unbearable, so much so that we spent as little time in the hotel as possible. When I asked the front desk to contact the teachers/guardians to have the kids more behaved my concerns were laughed off. We paid over €280 per night during our stay and it’s definitely the worst value for money I’ve ever experienced. I never once felt relaxed in the hotel and would never go back. I could go on and on with other issues ranging from torn carpets in halls to elevators that felt like they hadn’t been serviced in years. Overall it was a horrible stay that stained an otherwise enjoyable holiday.

AVOID THIS “HOTEL”. This was probably the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in and resembled more of a hostel than hotel. The staff are rude and unhelpful. On one occasion we asked for a bottle of water (at approx midnight) and were told that it was not possible as the bar had closed. What type of hotel doesn’t even have a vending machine so that guests can purchase water? On another occasion we asked for extra towels and were interrogated as to the reason why this was required. The rooms are badly in need of upgrade and the beds are very uncomfortable. The spa which is at extra cost, is quite old and felt dirty. The hotel was extremely noisy making it very hard to relax. During our stay a group of school children (approx 70 kids) were staying in the hotel and they were let run wild. On numerous occasions there were knocks on our door by kids who then ran away. The noise was constant and unbearable, so much so that we spent as little time in the hotel as possible. When I asked the front desk to contact the teachers/guardians to have the kids more behaved my concerns were laughed off. We paid over €280 per night during our stay and it’s definitely the worst value for money I’ve ever experienced. I never once felt relaxed in the hotel and would never go back. I could go on and on with other issues ranging from torn carpets in halls to elevators that felt like they hadn’t been serviced in years. Overall it was a horrible stay that stained an otherwise enjoyable holiday.

If you want to ski without fuss this is a great place. Get the breakfast package. Ski rental on-site and free bus to the slopes. Couldn't be easier. Comfortable and staff are great.

If you want to ski without fuss this is a great place. Get the breakfast package. Ski rental on-site and free bus to the slopes. Couldn't be easier. Comfortable and staff are great.

The property was very nice and pleasant. The breakfast was delicious. The room very spacious and comfortable.

The property was very nice and pleasant. The breakfast was delicious. The room very spacious and comfortable.

Nice hotel,great spa. Hotel provided free bus to the slopes in the morning. All the staff were friendly and helpful

Excellent. Couldn’t fault the hotel or location

Excellent. Couldn’t fault the hotel or location

Breakfast was great staff were great had to pay for spa which was a bummer apart from that very good

Breakfast was great staff were great had to pay for spa which was a bummer apart from that very good

Room wasn’t cleaned one day so no towels very annoying but great hotel and location

Room wasn’t cleaned one day so no towels very annoying but great hotel and location

People were amazingly helpful. We did appreciate their efforts to make our stay pleasant Thanks

People were amazingly helpful. We did appreciate their efforts to make our stay pleasant Thanks

The stay was good and the hotel was nice. However, it felt like the madress in our room has some broken springs, as you almost sat in a hole somewhere. Also the wifi was not fully functional in the room, we often lost connection. But good breakfast selection and friendly staff all around.

The stay was good and the hotel was nice. However, it felt like the madress in our room has some broken springs, as you almost sat in a hole somewhere. Also the wifi was not fully functional in the room, we often lost connection. But good breakfast selection and friendly staff all around.

All really good, except being charged €10+ for nibbles in the bar.

All really good, except being charged €10+ for nibbles in the bar.

The cleaning staff was very friendly. They separated our beds even though we didn't request separate beds upon booking. The only minus with the hotel in it self was the lack of air condition or a well functioning thermostat. I don't think old radiators are acceptable for a 4 star hotel.

The cleaning staff was very friendly. They separated our beds even though we didn't request separate beds upon booking. The only minus with the hotel in it self was the lack of air condition or a well functioning thermostat. I don't think old radiators are acceptable for a 4 star hotel.

All good no complaints and good value

Hotel very clean and pleasant. Rooms lovely and big and very warm. Nice big windows in room that opened easily for lots of fresh air.

Hotel very clean and pleasant. Rooms lovely and big and very warm. Nice big windows in room that opened easily for lots of fresh air.

Very pleasant stay, in iconic hotel. Internally no stairs, all rooms are reached by an internal ramp.

Very pleasant stay, in iconic hotel. Internally no stairs, all rooms are reached by an internal ramp.

This is one of the older hotels in sauze but has larger than average rooms for a ski hotel, with shower and bath. Breakfast was usual buffet with plenty of choice, didnt have an evening meal in the hotel as we were B&B All the staff were friendly, special mention for Ceasur at the bar.

This is one of the older hotels in sauze but has larger than average rooms for a ski hotel, with shower and bath. Breakfast was usual buffet with plenty of choice, didnt have an evening meal in the hotel as we were B&B All the staff were friendly, special mention for Ceasur at the bar.

Built by Fiat in the 1930's, the design of the hotel intrigues. EVERY room is at a slightly different level, and you can walk from the bottom to the top of the building up a spiral ramp. (There are also lifts). Lots of 1930's architectural features. First rate, english speaking service at reception and in the restaurant. Hotel's own ski bus every 10 min or so to the lifts. Less than 5 min walk to the centre of the town. Phenomenal view of the mountains from the restaurant and lounge. Just great.

Built by Fiat in the 1930's, the design of the hotel intrigues. EVERY room is at a slightly different level, and you can walk from the bottom to the top of the building up a spiral ramp. (There are also lifts). Lots of 1930's architectural features. First rate, english speaking service at reception and in the restaurant. Hotel's own ski bus every 10 min or so to the lifts. Less than 5 min walk to the centre of the town. Phenomenal view of the mountains from the restaurant and lounge. Just great.

Iconic hotel that sadly is ageing ,carpets wearing,Wifi flaky,breakfast not as it used to be,the scrambled egg was appalling and the bacon fatty and under cooked,but lovely bar and great staff