Le Praz is a great little village that is removed from the more commercial areas of Courchevel, and Hotel Les Peupliers is in the heart of the village. It has great ski access, even late in the season, and a nice outdoor dining/lounge area for après-ski. Nice array of restaurants nearby but in most cases reservations are mandatory. Very helpful staff.

Hotel and room were both described as non-smoking, but the room smelt of smoke. Otherwise, it's located right on the lake in Le Praz and is convenient. Room was not particularly well thought out with very few places to hang ski gear, but was clean and had all the facilities we expected.

From our hotel it was easy ski-in, ski out to 2 lifts in Le Praz. Also there is a free shuttle bus to take you up to Courchevel 1650 or 1850 (the more commercial towns higher up the mountain). Its easy to get to the entire "Trois Valleys" including Meribel and Munieres and Val Thorens - the largest ski area in the world. The hotel rooms were small but pleasant. There is a very nice spa (hot tub, sauna, steam room) and restaurant in the hotel. Immediately in the vicinity are 2 ski rental shops, a few restaurants (including the Bistro Le Praz and the outstanding Azimut) and a laundry. Free parking. Breakfast is NOT included, and beware - check your bill. We were charged for breakfasts that we didn't get.