Residence Maeva La Riviere - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France 

well, I wasnt expecting much for about ?40 a night. What a pleasant surprise! Good location running alongside the river and in the middle of town. Free parking just outside with a pay underground car park if you get stuck. Backs onto a square with bars and eateries etc.....ten mins walk to main sq. about 20 mins walk up the hill to the main bubble lifts to the slopes. We booked a studio that sleeps 4, great room! sofa double bed, two single bunks all spotlessly clean, newly decorated and with all the mods cons (dishwasher, fridge, two ring hob, all cutlery, crockery, TV)......you also get a balcony with outside furniture...You dont get towels but do get bedding free of charge. All communal areas looked recently decorated and clean. To summarise if you are actually there to go skiing and enjoy the chamonix nightlife its a perfect little place, basic, cheap and clean. We are a married couple and loved it, also would work great for a small group of friends. If however you want luxury, a spa, bar and restauarant and actually intend to spend time in the hotel rather than just use it as a base then spend more money and maybe head elsewhere. BE WARNED, IF YOU ARE CHECKING IN AFTER 7PM YOU WILL NEED TO GET THE PIN ACCESS CODE IN ADVANCE!!!!!! PHONE THE HOTEL ADVISING THEM OF LATE CHECKIN...or you will be sleeping in the car on your first night! ;-)

This accommodation was clean, had all the essentials and was close to both the slopes and the apres ski. If you are looking for somewhere which is clean, friendly, quiet, and with all of the amenities you could possibly need within a basic apartment then this is the place for you. Some of the other reviews of this place seem to have been written by people who don't have a clue what to expect from a self catering apartment in a European ski resort. The kitchen was fully equipped - minus a kettle but there are saucepans to boil the water. Bed comfortable, hot shower and bath, heating on demand and even a dishwasher!! You do need to clean the apartment but there is a brush and hoover. You can also buy an 8 euro cleaning kit from reception with dishwashing tablets and basic cleaning equipment. We would definitely stay again.