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Meribel can accommodate up to 30,000 sleepy skiers a night so you should be able to meet your needs and budget. Although there are a selection of hotels and self-catering apartments available the focus is really on chalet holidays and that is the area that UK companies specialise in.Tradition
Meriski have been running their popular chalet holidays for 20 years so have the experience to back up their wonderful, traditional style chalets.
Luxury
Ski Olympic has the Parc Alpin that used to be a boutique hotel but has been converted into a chalet with 12 luxurious rooms.
Friendly
Right on the slopes at Mottaret, Hotel les Arolles comes ‘friendly, unpretentious, with good food and highly recommended’.
Self-catered
Les Fermes de Meribel is a development with six large chalets/apartments and pool.
Access
Mark Warner’s ‘Tarentaise’ is in a great position, right on the piste at Mottaret.
Mottaret
The high-rise look has dubbed it Meribel's rather plain sister by some, however Mottaret is higher up the valley (1750m) and has a better chance of holding onto its snow. The accommodation here has been carefully planned to provide a high proportion of ski-in, ski-out properties. The main lift area is where you'll find a large wooden building which houses the tourist office, cinema, L'Ecole du Ski Français (ESF), and the lift pass office.
Meribel-Village
A compact little village at 1400m, Meribel-Village has pretty much all you need for a more peaceful Alpine holiday. Access to the Three Valleys isn't quite as good as the other areas higher up however the village is popular with beginners as there is easy access to the practise runs around the Altiport. Its quiet atmosphere and lower prices also attracts families. The village is about two kilometres from Meribel itself and, with bus services not being as frequent as the other villages, it may be worth checking whether your tour operator runs a mini-bus service.
Hotels
Hotels tend to be the more luxurious option, often with welcome facilities such as steam rooms, swimming pools and on-site bars (although check out the luxury chalet operators too). They are often the best option for short breaks but at peak times even they may demand a minimum stay of one week.
Self-catering
If you prefer to be your own boss then you should think about self-catered accommodation. You have to be fairly organised to shop and cook after a full day on the slopes and eating out every night can add up, although take-aways are an option, and you have the chance to check out some of the local restaurants too.
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