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Chamonix- Anyone stayed here?
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http://www.verthotel.com/

What's it like? How convienient to the slopes? Town, Nightlife etc?
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johnboy, Never stayed, believe it's quite basic, about a 30 minute walk to the nearest lifts - no idea if it's on a bus route.

Probably a good 20-25 minute walk to the next nearest bar. It's not really in Chamonix itself...although to be fair it may be within the municipal boundary.
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When are you going johnboy?
We'll be in Les Houches in a couple of weeks time.
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Johnboy, Stick your dates up and we might be able to get together for some cheap(ish) digs. We are two BASI instructors on a course in March.
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johnboy, I haven't stayed there but I know it well. It's very trendy and has a good vib, HOWEVER it would be hopeless if you don't have you're own transport as its a mile outside town with no bus or nearby lift, you may be able to get around on the train.
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Thanks folks, looking at it as I've been invited with a bigger group for 5th Feb, just wanted to find out what its like. Bit out of town, but we have a fairly large group, so maybe taxi sharing is the best option.

Flights only £40.00 currently! How much is a small beer in Cham?
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johnboy, seems to rate highly on Tripadvisor
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Norn Irlanders?
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johnboy, the guys who do the Daily Dump Snow report seem to be based there. If youre on facebook, the Chamonix page links to them. They've replied to a few of my posts, so you might want to drop them a line.
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johnboy,

I've stayed at the hotel last year and in the chalet they also run (as a separate business) the year before that. Loved it both times. Run by a enthusiastic bunch of youngish fellas and were always helpful and up for a laugh.

It is a bit out of town 15-20 mins walk but they put on a ski bus for i think 6eur pp a day where they'll drop you off in an area and pic you up at a later agreed time. they also used to do a free evening bus every hour from the hotel into town and back until midnight.

I'll be honest, it is a lively place the bar is good and the food well above average but rooms are a bit on the basic side, clean and tidy but not The Hilton by any stretch. Onsite ski-hire/shop too which is handy.

Overall I'd go back time and time again but I'm easily pleased and prefer the vibe of a place to aires and graces!!

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Joe
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I like it and I used to stay quite often. Agree with everything here, it is lively and the bar is good, they put on a lot of events and it's got a nice atmosphere. I do think it's become overpriced considering where it is, plus the rooms are nothing special. They have done a lot to renovate them but not much they can do about small size and thin walls, plus the bathrooms have not been too good in the ones I've had.

They are very nice people and really make guests feel at home, they're making it work by putting a lot of effort into the bar, restaurant etc, and it's popular so more power to them.

I have to say that I've had some kind of service disaster about 50% of my visits there, eating or staying, but I honestly think this is just luck of the draw, I know lots of people who go regularly and love it.


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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.

"has anyone stayed in Chamonix ?"

Hmmm, does Dolly Parton sleep on her back ? Cool
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