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Apartment, chalet, hotel… How do you choose your vacation rental in the mountains?

Apartment, chalet, hotel… How do you choose your vacation rental in the mountains?

Dec. 28, 2023
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That’s it, it’s decided: this winter, it’s off to the mountains for your vacation! Skiing! Fondue! Mulled wine! There’s just one major detail left: booking your accommodations… Are you torn between an apartment, a hotel room, or even a chalet to yourself? Altitude Résidences helps Altitude Résidences make the right choice based on your dining preferences, your vacation preferences and habits, your space requirements, and whether or not you have specific expectations regarding the services offered.
Breakfast with a view from under the blanket

A vacation rental in the mountains tailored to your meal preferences and dietary restrictions.

The hotel requires you to eat lunch and dinner “outside” for every meal (even if this “outside” is sometimes on the hotel’s ground floor). A real plus for foodies… that can quickly turn into a headache, no matter how much of a foodie you are!
 
For example, it’s not easy for people following a specific diet (gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, etc.) to find a place that meets their needs. This is especially true in ski resorts, where cheese specialties reign supreme. Renting an apartment will make it easier to prepare delicious meals with peace of mind, regardless of everyone’s dietary preferences.
 
It’s not always easy to take young children to restaurants all the time (or else you’ll have them begging for nuggets and fries at every meal). Renting an apartment will allow you to provide them with a balanced diet, even during your vacation in the mountains.
 
Don't like cooking? No problem! Have a pizza delivered (or order a raclette to go) for those lazy evenings when you don’t feel like going out to dinner and don’t have the energy to whip up a healthy meal (don’t forget the salad, to ease your conscience). Convenient: we provide fondue and raclette sets free of charge—just ask at the residence’s front desk!

Furniture and appliances tailored to your habits and preferences for a mountain vacation

When you’re on vacation in the mountains, do you only use your accommodations to sleep and take a nice shower? Do you usually spend the day on the slopes, follow that up with an après-ski session at the resort’s trendy spots, and then go out for dinner? Then a hotel stay is the perfect choice for you.
 
If, on the other hand, you plan to spend part of your stay indoors (for example, because you only ski in the mornings, or because you need to stick to your young children’s nap schedule), then an apartment option would be more suitable.
 
At a hotel, the furnishings and amenities are relatively limited. In an apartment (or a chalet), you have “everything you’d find at home” at your disposal:
  • A kitchen with a large refrigerator (or even a wine cooler), a stovetop, and an oven so you can prepare a snack, an aperitif, or a full meal;
  • A living room with a large sofa and a table for your board game nights;
  • Bedrooms separate from the living area for the comfort of your little ones, who go to bed earlier than you;
  • And even a fireplace for cozy evenings by the fire (Chalet Ancolie and Chalet Charline)!
 
But that won't stop you from spending one or more evenings out on the town if you want to! Wild après-ski parties aren't just for hotel guests ;)
Kitchen

Services: The Essentials and the Extras

Everyone has their own idea of a mountain vacation! Some dream of having everything taken care of from morning to night and not lifting a finger all week. Others, on the other hand, are looking for a cozy space where they can create their own little private haven, “home sweet home” style.
 
What if happiness lies somewhere in between? Services to make your life easier, but plenty of independence to make you feel right at home. Welcome to Altitude Résidences
 
When you arrive, the beds will be made, and crisp, clean towels will be waiting for you in the bathroom (just like at a hotel). However, housekeeping will only come on the day of your departure, so you can let a charming, organized mess take over during your stay.
 
A parking space is reserved for you in the residence’s covered parking garage, along with a spacious ski locker equipped with a boot dryer. But unlike at a hotel, you can come and go from morning until night without having to leave your keys at the front desk every time you go out.
 
There is no dining room for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. However, you can have your breakfast or groceries delivered at a special rate through our partners. You can then enjoy them with your family or friends in a charming lounge with a modern take on traditional decor, without any noisy neighbors at the next table. We’ll even lend you fondue and raclette sets, as well as board games to keep the evening going!
 
Need to iron a dress or shirt before heading out to dinner? You'll find everything you need to get rid of wrinkles in the lingerie section—at no extra charge.
 
Last but certainly not least, our Chalet Hôtel Turquoise residence features a wellness area with an XXL jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room —all of which you can enjoy at no extra charge. It’s our way of pampering you without being in your way!
Panorama La Rosière Apartment

Couples, small families, large extended families: choose accommodations that suit you... and bring you all together!

Booking accommodations for two in the mountains is relatively easy: as a general rule, an apartment (or a hotel room) with a large double bed will perfectly meet the needs of a couple or a couple with a baby. It’s undoubtedly a better fit than a chalet for large families.
 
For small families (such as parents traveling with two or three young children), when choosing a vacation rental in the mountains, an apartment with a large double bed and several single bunk beds is the best option (it’s sure to feel like summer camp!). An apartment does, in fact, offer more space for play than a hotel room once the day of skiing is over.
 
For groups (friends, extended family), the choice of accommodations will depend on the level of privacy and independence each person desires.
 
Want to get together with a group of 12, 16, or 18 people? Consider renting out a large chalet or an apartment with plenty of space spread over several levels (and furniture perfect for large dinner parties and late-night conversations about the state of the world, all while cozying up on a huge sofa).
 
Looking for a sense of community, but also some independence? Book several apartments for 4, 6, or 8 people in the same vacation complex. That way, you can spend your days together on the slopes. Then, when it’s time to sleep, everyone can head “home” (after sharing an aperitif in the largest of the apartments you’ve booked… without even taking off your fur-lined slippers!).
 
Feel free to ask for advice when booking multiple apartments for your mountain vacation: we know our resorts like the back of our hands and can recommend apartments that are close to one another. And don’t forget: the earlier you book, the more choices you’ll have ;)
So, what about your vacation? Will you be staying in an apartment, a chalet, or a hotel?
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