We decided to come to Lech after watching Bridget Jones (see separate film review). We were not disappointed. The accomodation was first class and the staff could not have been more welcoming. I have to recount the incident with the salmon...||||One evening the starter on offer was either focaccia or smoked salmon. Of course anyone in their right mind would choose salmon, unless they were vegetarians, and nobody was. Some of the people, for example Toby Thomas (22), from Shropshire openly had three slices. The upshot was that the salmon ran out before the Whites, Noctons and Powells had had any.||||Hotel manager, Sam Dewmey (23), was mortified. Through tear-glazed eyes, he announced he was going out into the snowstorm, in a scene that to the astonished diners looked like a 'Captain Robert Oates moment'. But not ten minutes later Sam returned triumphantly, smelling of smoke and with salmon in his hands.||||The hotel has a very nice relaxation area, with a swimming pool and sauna although the pool is only about 8 metres, and the outdoor pool at the neighbouring Hotel Theodul looks better.||||Bar manager Catriona (22) was the friendliest member of staff and cheerfully kept us topped up with cocktails and never ran out of ingredients, despite attempts by the breakfast people to misappropriate the...
Read moreMy wife and I, together with famly members including 4 children under 9, had a week in Hotel Elisabeth for the second year in a row. We occupied the same rooms as last time and once again had a very good week. It was great that, as in 2017, we had warm sunny weather with hardly a drop of rain.||As last time the hotel was staffed mainly by young people who were obviously eager to please and who worked hard and well to look after us. We knew what to expect and the only thing that was not as good as last time was the evening meals. Last year they were excellent but this time, while some dishes and one or two complete meals were v.g., we found some of the evening food a bit disappointing. But otherwise this family friendly hotel was all we hoped for and we had another lovely holiday in a beautiful mountain village.||We understand that Chalet Hotel Elisabeth is being sold and we wonder if Inghams will no longer be able to offer it to potential customers in 2019. it will be disapoiting if they are...
Read moreJust returned from a fab week at the Chalet Hotel Elisabeth, run at the moment by Ski Total. The staff, led by hotel manager Chris, looked after us really well - they were cheerful, friendly, helpful and flexible and generally made our stay very enjoyable. Rooms were spacious with plenty of cupboard space, which is a treat in a ski resort, and views of the slopes. The lounge has a piano and a couple of enjoyable social evenings were had as a result with other guests staying at the chalet. Food was mostly very good with options you choose the night before, and plentiful wine and water. Cooked brekkie every day other than the (well deserved) staff day off. Its a bit of a schlepp to the lift, but then how often do you get to ski in ski out - 5 to 10 mins in ski boots (at a slow amble) to the main chair, or 5 to a long queue for the Rupikoff cable. Would definitely return if going back to Lech which is a great ski area.Lovely week and many thanks...
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