This is a gem of a hotel. Recently refurbished throughout, the staff are very helpful, the food is superb "mountain food", and the whole place is clean and tidy. We used it as a base for our ski trip. All the resorts of La Rosiere, Tignes, Val d'Isere, Les Arcs, La Plagne etc are easily reached.
It used to be a place where the local border police rested (it's on the road to Italy over the Col de Petit St. Bernard) and it is now a wonderful hotel commanding superb views over the valley. The clientele are mainly french - which should tell you a lot about the quality - and the owner made us feel so welcome, he shared a couple of bottles of champagne with us on our last night.
DON'T go there with the idea that as you are British you are therefore special and should be allowed to shout in a loud and commanding voice, should your request be misunderstood. Go with humility and the desire to blend in with the locals and try to speak the language - if you do, you will... more