Belambra Hôtel "L'Orée des Pistes" — Restaurant in Grenoble

We stayed at L’Oree Des Pistes for a week 5-12 April. 2 adults and 2 children aged 10 and 13. First impression was that the hotel was clean and modern. The reception staff were friendly and helpful. Check in was easy and our room was ready earlier than advertised. There is water and some little treats in reception throughout the day. ||Our Room was modern, and appeared recently renovated. It is not overly large with 3 single beds (2 together for a double) and a trundle bed, and there isn’t a lot of furniture (simple side tables). However, one large wardrobe to share was enough for our needs. It would have been nice to have some drawers but the minimalist approach made it feel more spacious and we managed. 2 deck chairs on the balcony were fab and meant we could people watch over the square outside. This could be loud at times, but never into the evening. The maid was amazing, the beds made daily and towels changed when put on the floor. You could hear water running through the walls in the morning when other guests were getting up/showering. We were getting up anyway.||You could see the Jandri lift from the balcony. The location would be perfect when there is plenty of snow at resort level. For us, you could not ski back unless you were an advanced skier. My husband did this and enjoyed the challenge. We booked with Crystal and lessons were with ESS. The Jandri is an amazing lift with great capacity and right on the doorstep. However, please note that the Crystal ski school meet point starts nearby but midweek it moved up the mountain - due to the snow and progression- and this was not at the top of the Jandri! My family went up the Jandri and skied down to the new meet point, but I walked to the nearby chair lift to go direct to Les Cretes, so that I did not need to ski first thing when it was icy. This was all fine but does make a difference when you think you are ski in/out and near the ski school meeting point. The restaurants on the mountain were all good, however toilet facilities were not great! I’m told that’s typically French! The main restaurant right at the top of the Jandri was a favourite as it had delicious fish and chips and hot chocolate! The toilets here were also better. We visited the ice caves and these are worth half an hour of your time to do something different. A great experience to use the funicular and amazing views!||We were half board. Breakfast was plentiful! Lots of choice even for fussy kids, with cereal plus hot and cold options. Delicious croissants. It was busy at times but you could still get a table. Dinner was also plentiful, with a buffet salad starter and soup/bread. Then a choice of mains - 3 that remained on the menu and 3 new choices each day. Plus, a kids choice. See attached photos for some of the menus we had. My youngest was a bit fussy with potatoes but it was no problem to get some chips on one evening instead of the advertised. Wine and water were on tap and a choice of fruit syrups to add to water. Dessert was also a small buffet choice. My father in law joined us for dinner and they allowed him to pay directly and join us. The staff were very friendly and worked hard to clear tables. We were not rushed out at all. The bar downstairs was quiet most nights but showed the big football games. There were board games to borrow and one evening a live singer. Staff again very friendly. They couldn’t do coffee/hot choc in the evening as no milk, this was a shame but we popped up to the nearby bar and got some to bring down. ||The ski locker rooms are in the basement. They have two rooms, one smaller than the other. I thought it was going to get mega busy in there but it never did. There was side access out to go round to the Jandri. ||Nearby is the Spar supermarket, if you’re early enough they have a range of hot and cold lunch sandwiches and muffins. The main high street is right there nearby. We didn’t eat out much as we were half board. We did enjoy amazing take out pizza from Chalet a Pizza (10 mins walk). ||If you’ve stayed to the end of this review, thanks. Overall we were very impressed with the Belambra and would definitely recommend a stay here. It’s a functional 3 star with a great location and great staff. We are now looking at a sister property for our next holiday but would return to stay here if we visit Les Deux Alpes again. Thank you Belambra for a...

e have had a lovely stay at Belambra L’Oree des Pistes. The hotel really has catered for everything we needed in a ski holiday. ||We arrived late and the restaurant was closed but the staff had laid on a cold buffet for us which was fantastic after a long journey. Breakfast each morning was plentiful and fresh. Lots of fresh croissants/pain au chocolat and bread. Cereal, meats, eggs, fruit etc. The buffet style evening meal was different each night with a mixture of local dishes and family favourites. There was always something for everyone and unlimited salad bar, bread and fresh cheeses. Total bonus was the unlimited red/white wine on tap! Lovely wine too. ||The room was comfortable and cleaned daily with fresh towels when we needed them. Rainfall shower as well as a normal shower was nice. My once complaint would be the pillows weren’t the best. A balcony was a nice extra along with the USB charging points.||There is a ski and boot storage room under the hotel and you are given a free lockable locker for the duration of your stay. It was plenty but enough with 4 sets of skis/boots and helmets stored safely and securely. ||We could not have asked for a better location of the Piste! It was ski in/out and right next to the ‘white egg’ gondola. All other lifts very close by. We explored both sides of the mountain from here and didn’t need to use a shuttle bus (although free!) once.||We had an hours family ski lesson each morning - ski as early as you can as that is the best time with least amount of people and best snow! We used The European Ski School and Paulina was fantastic! She was so helpful with not only our ski technique but with tips about getting around the resort. ||The location is right in the middle of town and all shops and bars are within walking distance. ||On every Thursday in high season ESF ski school hold a free ski light and firework show on the piste right outside the hotel. It was great to watch and if you are lucky to have a piste facing room you can watch it from your balcony! ||Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again and would fully...

Good value stay. Room: I stayed in on the first floor with a balcony. The room was comfortable and kept to a good standard by the housekeeping staff throughout. The bathroom was good quality and had the option of bath, shower head, or rain head so suited all preferences. Ski room: The ski lockers located in the basement were ideally placed to walk out to the Jandri lift (100m) and ski back to at the end of the day. My locker had enough space for 4 sets of equipment, including an air flow boot rack, although I don't think was turned on during my stay. Dining: I had breakfast everyday (included in my package) but no other meals. Breakfast was plentiful with good variety. Staff: The front of house staff were very friendly and helpful. The bar staff outside on the terrace were hit and miss each day. The bar staff in the indoor bar space (on the lower level) were also hit and miss. Some were great and others made your presence seem like an inconvenience. Location: Ideally located adjacent to the new Jandri lift. Within a few minutes walk you can find a spar, carrefour, bars, restaurants, and pharmacy. Point to note: From around 4pm to 6:30pm the terrace is used for apres ski and I could hear it...