Mike's Top 20 Accommodations

This is a selection of my favourite accommodations that I have visited and also received numerous excellent comments from my regular customers.

The main criteria for these selections are customer satisfaction, value for money and also the friendly and attentive nature of the owners and staff.

All of these accommodations in a wide range of resorts in Europe and North America consistently deliver high standards of accommodation and customer care, all of which are essential elements of a great ski holiday.

Because of our close working relationship with all these properties we can arrange great value savings and also ensure any special requests and special events are well catered for, the little extras that can make an average holiday into a great one.

To reserve any of these accommodations just contact Born2ski 0871 951 1010

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NORTH AMERICA

ASPEN COLORADO

HOTEL LENADO 3* Plus

The Lenado is a small and intimate modern hotel, with 19 individual guest rooms, that have been designed with extensive use of rich natural woods. The complimentary breakfast, with its extensive menu and daily specials, provides a wonderful start to the day. The lounge featuring a floor to ceiling fireplace is an ideal place to relax at the end of the day, or chill out and read a morning newspaper. There is a spectacular rooftop hot tub with stunning views of Aspen Mountain and in the cosy and intimate Markham's bar you will be able to enjoy the complimentary après-ski hors d'oeuvres. All rooms are very comfortable and beautifully decorated. All beds are either carved applewood or four-poster beds, and come with feather duvets, robes, telephone, TV and daily maid service. Dave Evans and his team make everyone's stay a memorable one which is why they receive so many repeat customers.

ROOM TYPES

Larkspur Room, Smuggler Room

BRECKENRIDGE - COLORADO

BEAVER RUN RESORT 3* Plus Ski-in/ski-out at Peak 9

The Beaver Run has Breckenridge's most impressive ski-in/ski-out location at the base of Peak 9. The property is a self-contained 500 room resort and features a host of impressive amenities including eight outdoor hot tubs, two heated indoor/outdoor pools, massage and spa services. The Beaver Run has recently undergone several renovations the latest to the new lobby and guest reception area. The shopping and dining is equally impressive: award winning Spencer's Restaurant, the Copper Top Cafe, a grocery/deli, and two lounge bars Spencer's and Tiffany's Night Club. The Kinderhut children's ski school is also based at the property. All units feature telephone, TV, coffeemaker, hairdryer and daily maid service. Studios and Colorado Suites feature a kitchenette, and all larger units feature a fully equipped kitchen.

ROOM TYPES

Hotel Room, Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom Suite, Colorado Suite, 1 Bedroom Premium Condo, 2 Bedroom Suite, 2 Bedroom Premium Condo.

BEAVER CREEK - COLORADO

HIGHLANDS LODGE 4* Plus

The Highlands Lodge has earned a reputation for luxury and comfort in a resort that set the standard for excellence. It has a wonderful ski-in/ski-out setting, tucked in just above the Park Hyatt and is only a very short walk to the centre of Beaver Creek Resort with its magnificent choice of restaurants, bars and shops. The kids ski school is about 200m, the nearest slope is 10m and the closest ski lift is 100m it doesn't get much better than this. Units are extremely large, spacious and tastefully furnished all are individually owned, so bedding and facilities do vary between units. All units have fully equipped kitchens, which include dishwashers and washer/dryers, dining areas, lounge with fireplaces, cable TV/VCR, telephone and sofa beds, and balconies. Décor is upmarket and the units feel like classy private homes.

ROOM TYPES

1 Bedroom Condo, 2 Bedroom Condo, 3 Bedroom Condo, 3 Bedroom Loft Condo, 4 Bedroom Condo.

COPPER MOUNTAIN COLORADO

GOLD & PLATINUM ACCOMODATION 3* Plus 4*

'Gold' units are located in both the East and Main Villages, whilst 'Platinum' units are all located in The Cirque, where amenities include two outdoor heated pools, a hot-tub, fitness facilities and ski lockers. Spread over eight buildings, our 'Gold' units each have access to a communal hot tub, and easy access to the ski lifts, slopes and all skier services. All units have complimentary access to the Copper Mountain Racquet & Athletic Club with its large 25m indoor pool and hot-tub, plus additional hot-tubs, steam rooms and saunas in each locker room. These Intrawest designer units all feature a fully equipped kitchen (except guest rooms), spacious lounge with TV, telephone, sofa bed, fireplace and balcony and 1 full bathroom per bedroom. Guest Rooms are lock-offs to larger units, Studios feature Murphy beds and sofa beds.

ROOM TYPES

Hotel Room, Studio, 1 Bedroom Condo, 1 Bedroom Plus Condo, 2 Bedroom Condo, 3 Bedroom Condo

VAIL COLORADO

TIVOLI LODGE 4*

Nestled in the heart of Vail Village is the recently rebuilt, family-owned Tivoli Lodge, a luxury ski resort known for years for providing friendly, caring, personal service. The new European-style architecture blends perfectly into the surrounding natural environment, with unobstructed views of Vail's Golden Peak ski area and within steps of the Vista Bahn ski lift. The luxurious and spacious lobby offers stunning mountain views and is reminiscent of a plush, lodge-style living room with oversized chairs, leather sofas, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and small wine bar. Guests also enjoy the complimentary daily Tivoli breakfast.

There are 62 spacious new hotel rooms offering a choice of mountain or village views, many with fireplaces, and the Peter Seibert Suite serves up stunning 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains. All are impeccably-appointed with the finest linens, mini-refrigerators and large soaking tubs. And they all deliver major luxury resort amenities for a boutique hotel value. Mountain View rooms feature separate walk-in showers with body spray jets. The entire hotel is wireless, and other amenities include meeting rooms, a fully-equipped fitness room, two outdoor hot tubs with mountain views, underground parking and ski storage. Within a short walk, guests can take advantage of hiking, biking trails and Vail Village with its many shops, restaurants, and galleries.

WINTER PARK COLORADO

ZEPHYR MOUNTAIN LODGE 4* Luxury ski-in/ski-out location

Luxury Intrawest condos which are located as close as you can get to the slopes at Winter Park - only 30m from the Zephyr Express Chair - and provide the ultimate in ski-in/ski-out convenience. In addition to its superb position close to the slopes, the Lodge features Village Plaza shops which include a liquor store, limited general store, brew pub/restaurant and a ski rental shop. If you wish to visit the town for shopping or dining, the property has its own private shuttle service. Guest facilities include a 24 hour front desk, concierge service, four outdoor hot tubs plus a fitness room. Each of these spacious and tastefully decorated condos has a gas fireplace, TV/VCR, telephone with voice mail/data port plus a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, and one full bathroom per bedroom.

ROOM TYPES

1 Bedroom Condo Divide View, 1 Bedroom Condo Mountain View, 2 Bedroom Condo Divide View, 2 Bedroom Condo Mountain View, 3 Bedroom Condo Divide View, 3 Bedroom Condo Mountain View.

MAMMOTH - CALIFORNIA

JUNIPER SPRINGS LODGE

4* slopeside Ski-in/ski-out luxury condos. These two luxury Intrawest properties Juniper Springs Lodge and Sunstone Lodge are located at the Juniper Springs base by chairs 15 & 24, and provide ski-in for all abilities and access to the entire mountain (access to the mountain from mid-April onwards is only from the main base area.) These designer units all feature a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, spacious living areas complete with TV, telephone, double sofa bed, fireplace and balcony and 1 full bathroom per bedroom. The Hearth Room with its beamed ceiling and massive rock fireplace is a great place to relax with a steaming cup of coffee or tea from the Daily Grind Coffee Shop and General Store. Enjoy the fitness room, outdoor pool and spas, plus the convenience of underground parking, free ski storage, guest laundry and free shuttle to the ski area and throughout town.

ROOM TYPES

1 Bedroom Condo, 2 Bedroom Condo.

HEAVENLY LAKE TAHOE CALIFORNIA

TAHOE LAKESHORE LODGE & SPA 3* Beach front location and Lake views

This is one of my favourites in this superb resort, Laura and her team make everyone of our guests feel at home and the relaxing aromas from the Spa make you feel like you really are on Holiday.

The Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge is a lake-front property with its own 500' private beach. It sits about one mile from the Heavenly gondola and casinos and has its own complimentary shuttle. The Inn features an excellent outdoor heated pool and hot-tub, plus a full-service spa, and all rooms come with complimentary daily continental breakfast. Lodging options include a good variety of accommodations in either the hotel or in the adjacent privately owned condominiums. Hotel lodging choices range from rooms with a single queen bed to a corner room with two queen beds, a fully equipped kitchen and a panoramic view of Lake Tahoe. All hotel lodging includes rooms appointed with lodge pine furniture, gas fireplaces, and magnificent views of the lake.

ROOM TYPES

Queen Room, Queen Kitchen, Queen Kitchen View, Queen/Queen Room, Queen/Queen Kitchen, Queen/Queen Kitchen View, 1 Bedroom Condo, 1 Bedroom Loft Condo, 2 Bedroom Condo.

PARK CITY UTAH

PARK CITY PEAKS HOTEL 3* Plus

Central location with great facilities, our great friend Maxine and her team always ensure our guests are made to feel at home. With a high level of repeat clientele we strongly recommend this Hotel for your stay in the superb resort of Park City.

The Park City Peaks Hotel is a 131 room full-service hotel situated about one mile from the Park City Mountain Resort base area and historic Main Street both easily accessed by the regular free shuttle. The newly re-furbished rooms come with one king or two queen beds, TV with movies and Nintendo, telephone with voicemail, coffeemaker, high-speed internet access, hair dryer, robes, and Asira bath products. Hotel amenities include complimentary full hot & cold buffet breakfast, free shuttle service, concierge, free ski storage, indoor pool with swim-through to outdoor pool, indoor hot-tub and a giant outdoor hot-tub. The hotel also has a restaurant (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), plus a popular sports bar and a liquor store.

ROOM TYPES

Guest Room King, Guest Room Queen/Queen, Guest Suite.

NEW ENGLAND - NEW HAMPSHIRE

WHITE MOUNTAIN HOTEL 4*

White Mountain

Having stayed here many times with various Groups over the years we can highly recommend this Hotel with a fantastic reputation for customer service and fantastic food, with a high degree of repeat customers. Strongly recommended as a base to explore the may ski areas on the area lift pass. Winter in the Mount Washington Valley: The Mount Washington Valley is famous the world over for skiing, climbing, golf, hiking, kayaking, fly fishing and tax free outlet shopping. The White Mountain Hotel is located in the heart of the Valley adjacent to the White Mountain national Forest. After a day on the slopes, in the mountains, or in the shops settle back for a warm drink and a relaxing meal in the beautiful Ledges Dining Room.

CANADA

WHISTLER BRITISH COLUMBIA

THE ASPENS

Excellent location and highly recommended for families. Designed in harmony with its spectacular wooded surrounding and nestled slope side on Blackcomb Mountain next to the Wizard lift, the comfortable Aspens enjoy a ski-in / ski-out position whilst still being accessible to the Village.

Types of apartment:

2 rooms, sleeps 1-4

( 56m²) Master bedroom with a king or queen size bed plus double sofa bed in the living area, gas fireplace, cable TV, video, balcony or terrace; bathroom with bath, shower, wc; full kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.

3 rooms, sleeps 2-6

( 84m²) As per 2 room apartment plus a second full bathroom. Master bedroom has one king size bed and second bedroom has twin beds.

Facilities: Lobby with fireplace, outdoor heated pool, 3 outdoor hot tubs, small exercise room, coin-op laundry, lift, parking (fee).

Included: Linen, towels, full clean once a week and end of stay cleaning.

EUROPE

KAPRUN AUSTRIA

HOTEL VIERJAHRESZEITEN 4*

Our familiar led and quiet hotel nearby the centre of Kaprun disposes about all conceivable conveniences and facilities to make your holyday an experience.

We are especially proud of our excellent cuisine. The chef de cuisine "Josef Daxler" and his team are pleased to spoil you with international and regional dishes within the bounds of half-board or to spoil you with our a la carte menu.

Our numerous regular customers estimate the comfortable and friendly atmosphere and the contact to our local regular customers and friends at the bar.

All hotel rooms are equipped with shower or bath and toilet, balcony, radio, direct-dial telephone, minibar, cable-tv and bathrobe.

SKI RANCH GUT PICHLHOF KAPRUN 4*

Gut Pichlhof

The property "Gut Pichlhof" is situated in the heart of the "Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun". The hotel has its own restaurant and also horse riding club and stables. In comfortable, state of art constructed stables it offers a place for 30 horses with all the possibilities of training and riding.

Type of accommodation: Deluxe Apartments:

Each apartment is a maisonette divided into two floors, the living quarters with the bathroom and balcony on the ground floor and the sleeping area on the top floor - connected with the living area through a small flight of stairs. Each apartment is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable television, high speed internet and a mini-bar. This is an ideal place for a family with two children.

Deluxe Suites:

Luxurious and generous - this is ideal for a family of 4 to 6. Each of the suites has 2 separate interconnecting bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a separate living area with a flat-screen TV, cable television, high speed internet and a mini-bar and something very unique - an own terrace overlooking a beautiful pond filled with plants and fishes.

LECH AM ARLBERG - AUSTRIA

CHALET ALEXANDRA

Stylish Chalet Hotel, full of traditional Tyrolean charm and comfort

Superb location close to village centre, ski-lifts and slopes

Main Schlosskopf chairlift only approx.3-4 minutes' walk (350m)

Ski back virtually to the doorstep

Excellent 'Wellness' area with sauna, steam-room, relaxation zone & sun-terrace

Comfortable bedrooms, all with private en suite facilities and hairdryer, and most with balcony

Spacious dining-room and lounge/bar with log fireplace

Full Chalet Hotel buffet breakfast, including daily hot and cold dishes, and afternoon tea

5-course dinners including aperitif, choice of wines, coffee and our Culinary Choice menu

Ski access is easy, with a main chairlift only approximately 3-4 minutes walk away to whisk you straight up and off into this matchless ski area, and a blue run home which brings you back close to the hotel. For après ski and evening entertainment, the huge choice available in the village centre is only approx. 4-5 minutes walk away.

ST ANTON AM ARLBERG - AUSTRIA

CHALET MURR ST ANTON

Conveniently close to St Anton centre

Beautifully fitted & refurbished throughout

All bedrooms with private en suite shower/wc, and most with balcony

Village centre approx. 3 minutes' walk (300m)

Nearest ski-lift and piste approx. 4 minutes' walk (400m)

The Murr has proved a tremendous hit with many guests in recent winters, and following its extensive and stylish refurbishment, is now firmly established as a St Anton favourite! The chalet enjoys an absolutely ideal location, close to both the start of the pedestrianised village centre and to the lifts and pistes, putting you within an easy, level stroll of St Anton's legendary après ski fun and atmosphere, without being too close for comfort! The comfortable, well appointed bedrooms now offer a high standard of comfort in a choice of twin and triple bedrooms, all with their own en suite shower and wc, and most with the added bonus of a balcony. The attractive dining-room provides the perfect setting for relaxed chalet dining, and there is a further open-plan 'stube'-style sitting area with flat-screen satellite TV, ideal for pre-dinner drinks and canapés.

FRANCE

CHAMONIX - FRANCE

APARTMENTS RÉSIDENCE GINABELLE 4*

Designed and built to a high standard, with predominance of local pine and in traditional Savoyard style, the Ginabelle is a first class résidence. With a wide range of facilities, proximity to the centre of Chamonix and ski bus stop opposite, this is an excellent choice for all.

Type of apartments:

2 rooms, sleeps 2/4:

Living room with either single sofa bed and pullout bed or double sofa bed; twin bedroom.

3 rooms, sleeps 2/6: as 2 rooms plus an extra twin bedroom.

4 rooms, sleeps 4/8: as 2rooms plus 2 extra twin bedrooms and an extra shower room.

Facilities:

Kitchenette with oven, hotplates, fridge, dishwasher, toaster and coffee maker; bathroom; TV; telephone and balcony. In the résidence: Reception and lounge with open fire; indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath and fitness room (included); garage (60€ per week); lift.

Included: TV, bed linen, towels, cleaning kit and end of stay cleaning (except kitchen).

Important information on self-catering accommodation.

Local Expenses: Refundable deposit of 300€ (credit cards accepted) and resort tax of c. 1.50€ per person per day.

LA ROSIERE 1850 - FRANCE

LES CIMES BLANCHES APARTMENTS 4*

These superb apartments offer an excellent standard of accommodation in Rosière. The apartments are comfortable and spacious and built in traditional Savoyarde style, in keeping with local traditions. All apartments have a fully equipped kitchenette with four hot plates, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, coffee maker and toaster, Satellite TV and balcony.

High quality apartments

  • Located at the foot of the pistes in Les Eucherts
  • 3 minutes' walk to centre of Les Eucherts
  • 1 minute's walk to ski bus stop
  • Short bus ride or 20 minutes' walk to La Rosière centre.

  • 1 minute's walk to ski school meeting point (in Les Eucherts)
  • FREE access to heated indoor pool, whirlpool, saunas, Turkish baths and fitness room
  • Reception with open fire
  • Lifts
  • Ski lockers
  • WiFi

ROOM TYPES Self Catering

Apartments - sleep 2-4: Living/dining area with a twin pull-out sofa bed. Separate twin bedroom. Bathroom with heated towel rail. Separate WC (some apartments may have the WC in the bathroom).

Apartments - sleep 2-6: As Type 2-4 but with an extra double bedroom and some have an extra shower room. Some with mezzanine.

Apartments - sleep 2-8: As Type 2-6 but with an extra twin bedroom giving four separate sleeping areas. Some with mezzanine.

MORZIINE - FRANCE

CHALET EIRA 4*

Chalet Eira is undoubtedly a totally unique chalet in Morzine if not in the Alps. Eira is a luxurious rustic chalet. Facilities within the chalet include en-suite bedrooms and family rooms, sauna, Jacuzzi, large comfortable lounge and bar with open fire place. The Chalet has the facilities of a 3 star hotel coupled with the relaxed ambience that has long become associated with a chalet holiday.

Eira is situated just 200 m from the town square. The ski bus stop is just 25 m away; this connects with both the Avoriaz and Morzine ski areas. You can ski back from the Morzine / Les Gets ski area to within 300 m of the chalet. The chalet comprises 11 large double / twin bedrooms and 5 family rooms. Both the bedrooms and family rooms all have en-suite room facilities, lots of cupboard and hanging space, 100% cotton sheets, feather duvets (synthetic duvets are available) and the majority of the rooms have balconies. The bedrooms on the first floor all have their own terrace / garden area.

The ground floor is made up of our ski hire shop, a sauna, Jacuzzi, drying room with guest washing and drying machines. Stairs lead to the first floor. 5 double / twin rooms and one family room with four beds make up the first floor. The second floor has 5 double / twin bedrooms and 2 family rooms. The third floor is made up of 2 large family rooms, a reception area, and the dining room which overlooks Morzine and Le Pleney; a separate alcove houses a computer with email and internet facility. The Top floor comprises of 1 twin bedroom, 1 double bedroom and a large family room. A separate access to the top floor opens up the chalet bar and lounge areas with stunning views over the Morzine ski area. There is a TV offering satellite television and video facility. There is also an up to date Sony Play Station and games which can be used

ITALY

SELVA VAL GARDENA

CHALET SOLDANELLA 4 *

Newly re-built chalet

Ski back virtually to the chalet door, with nearest piste just 20m away

Village centre approx 3 minutes' walk (300m)

Separate dining-room and lounge with TV/DVD-player

All bedrooms with en suite facilities and most with balcony

Lift between 1st and 3rd floors

We are delighted to recommend this lovely chalet in Selva to our clients - its recent renovation has been superbly designed in typically south Tyrolean fashion, with an eye for taste and style.

The interior of the chalet has been completely refreshed with brand new furnishings, so the bedrooms are all glowing with fresh wood panelling, with new bedroom furniture and tasteful fabrics adding to the modern ambience. The new en suite shower/wc rooms boast stylish fixtures and fittings, and all have the bonus of a fitted hairdryer.

the dining room and lounge both match the traditional, yet up to date feel, and offer our guests welcoming communal areas in which to share convivial meals and conversation, and the views from the lounge and balcony are simply stunning!

The Soldanella is conveniently located; just three minutes walk from Selvas lively resort centre and within easy reach of the ski lifts and slopes. You can ski down to the Ciampioni gondola via the piste just 20m away, or access the Dantercepies lift system from the nearby village centre.

SWITZERLAND

ENGELBERG

HOTEL TERRACE 3*

The magnificent Hotel Terrace, built in 1904, dominates the village of Engelberg. It has recently been refurbished with newly renovated standard rooms with shower and WC in the annexe and superior rooms with a balcony and views of the village in the main building. The Terrace offers excellent value for money as an all inclusive hotel from 20/12 onwards. The hotel's own private funicular runs until early evening to and from the town centre where you can join the FREE buses to the main ski lifts 5 minutes' walk away.

We strongly recommend the All Inclusive packages at the hotel (from 20/12 onwards)

  • Stylish hotel, full of character
  • Own funicular to village centre
  • Lounge and bar
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna and steam room
  • Solarium
  • Children's Club
  • Internet Terminal
  • Evening entertainment
  • Buffet breakfast
  • Lunch in a choice of mountain restaurants
  • 4-course evening meals with buffets for all courses
  • All bedrooms with private shower, WC, cable TV, hairdryer, safe and some with balcony (standard twins are in the annexe, connected to main building)
  • 200 bedrooms
  • Lift

We have arranged numerous Short breaks for individuals and many corporate Groups which are available all season (except peak dates)

GRINDELWALD - SWITZERLAND

HOTEL EIGER 4*

A super family-run hotel right in the centre of Grindelwald, the Eiger offers excellent standards of accommodation and cuisine, as well as a warm, friendly welcome. It is a particular favourite in our programme.

ROOM TYPES:

44. Comfortable twin bedrooms have bath, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer, telephone, radio and minibar. Superior rooms have south-facing balcony and are very attractive. Singles have west-facing balcony.

Meals: Excellent hot & cold buffet breakfast & 4 course dinner with starters from the buffet and 2 choices of main course, one a vegetarian dish. Alternatively, guests may choose to dine à la carte in one of the other restaurants (credit of approx. Sfr20 per person).

Facilities: 'Spa' area comprising large gym, Finnish & bio saunas, steambath, kneipp, yoga & pilates classes (all free); private jacuzzi, solarium and massage (pay locally); modern dining room; popular 'Gepsi' bar; 'Barry's' à la carte restaurant; 'Memory' snack restaurant and bar; 'Wine and Whisky' lounge; children's play corner (unsupervised); lift.

THESE ARE ALL RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATIONS DUE TO OUR EXPERIENCES AND CUSTOMER FEEDBACK OVER THE YEARS

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