Cresta Et Duc Hotel

We’ve just had a lovely stay, with some real highlights – but also a few frustrations, particularly with the room. First of all, the positives. The hotel is exceptionally well located in the heart of Courmayeur. The town itself is absolutely gorgeous, and it’s only about a five-minute walk to the main ski lift, which makes getting up to the mountain incredibly easy. You really couldn’t ask for a better base for a ski holiday. On arrival, we received a very warm welcome. The manager was friendly, informative and genuinely helpful, which set the tone for the stay. All the staff – from the waiting team to the barman – were consistently pleasant and attentive. The lounge and bar areas were relaxed and comfortable, perfect for unwinding after a day on the slopes. We stayed half board, and the food was a real highlight. Breakfast was acceptable but dinner was excellent – well thought out, imaginative and refreshingly different. We genuinely looked forward to dinner each evening and really enjoyed dining at the hotel. However, the main downside for us was the family room. We were two adults and one teenager, and the room felt very small and in need of updating. Not enough space to move around comfortably or store our belongings. The beds and pillows weren’t particularly comfortable, and the bathroom felt below the standard you would expect from a four-star hotel. While there was always plenty of hot water (which you would expect), the shower-over-bath setup felt dated. We also felt that if the room had been occupied at full capacity (as a family room with an additional child and the sofa bed turned into a bunk bed) it would have been extremely cramped. As it was, space was already very tight. Although the room had a nice balcony and a pleasant view over the street, it was unfortunately very noisy. We could clearly hear guests and staff outside the hotel at night, and early-morning street noise – particularly snow clearing from around 5am – meant disturbed sleep on several mornings. In summary, this hotel is a great choice in terms of location, food and staff, and we truly appreciated the warm service and excellent dining. However, the family room accommodation didn’t quite live up to the four-star standard we were expecting. With some updating and better soundproofing, it would be fantastic.

Staff were super helpful & the breakfast hit the spot

The Cresta Et Duc is in a great location close to village. Hotel had an authentic Italian charm. Rooms are very clean and the bathroom was lovely and well appointed. The daily included breakfast was exceptional. Would definitely recommend. Staff were very accommodating, friendly and attentive. Reasonably close walk to Gondola. Underground parking was very handy. Parking made it so easy to check in and check out.Hard to fault.

Nothing not to like