Hôtel Daria-I Nor by Les Etincelles

We have just returned from a few days staying at this lovely hotel. We had a superior family connecting room which worked perfectly for 4 of us, very spacious and plenty of storage. A couple of practical points in the room we didn’t like such as the sensor lighting in the hallway and a separate toilet to the bathroom with no sink, and we found the beds very hard that I troubled to sleep. All the staff though are lovely and so friendly. Breakfast was very good, offers a great selection and what you’d expect from a 5* hotel. The ski shop on 3rd floor is very convenient and its location is great, leading straight out to the bubble. We had dinner in the hotel once, which was very nice, but had to eat in the bar area as that menu is far more extensive than the main restaurant which is limited (so with children it didn’t work). My biggest complaint was that the main pool and spa pool are not warm enough to be enjoyed. You could really only stay in a few minutes as it’s just too cold! But I would return in the future!

An exceptional hotel that feels like its own micro-climate of hospitality. The level of service is truly unmatched in the area—thoughtful, intuitive, and genuinely warm. Every detail is handled with care, and the staff consistently go above and beyond without ever feeling formal or forced. A rare and memorable experience in France. Highly recommended.

We stayed in the apartment side of the hotel for a week in January and we would highly recommended (booked with crystal ski). We were picked up from the drop off point in a private taxi and our room was ready early. Although it’s not 5* (I’d say 4*) everything was just what we wanted. The location was perfect, views from the balcony were superb, a 2 minute walk to the gondola, heated boot room, hot shower every day when we returned from a days skiing, access to spa facilities, towels, linen and robes, welcome pack of food to start the holiday and the staff were very accommodating. We were woken at 6am by snow being cleared from the roadway to the apartment but this is expected when you are staying in resort. Although we didn’t use the bar and restaurant it is very expensive so would recommend walking into town for a drink instead. We would be returning back here again and would recommend to friends.

During my recent stay at Daria-l Nor hotel for 8 nights in late January/February for skiing, I was impressed by the spacious standard room which included a hallway/boot room, toilet, bathroom, and a bedroom with a generously-sized walk-in wardrobe. The convenience of having a ski shop within the hotel made storing and retrieving ski equipment hassle-free, thanks to the helpful and friendly staff. The gondola located just 5 meters outside the ski shop provided easy access to the slopes, allowing for quick trips back to the hotel for lunch. The hotel bar with a cozy atmosphere and natural fire was a perfect place to unwind in the evenings, although the drinks were a bit pricey. However, the skilled bar staff made up for it with their fantastic cocktail-making skills. The restaurant and bar offered generous portion sizes, with items like the club sandwich and fondue being large enough to share between two people. The breakfast spread was enjoyable, particularly the white sourdough baguette and chocolate madeleines that were not to be missed. While the spa area was adequate for relaxation after a day of skiing, it was the overall experience at Daria-l Nor that truly made my time in Alpe D'Huez memorable. The attentive breakfast staff, convenient ski facilities, and comfortable accommodations all contributed to a fantastic stay, and I am already considering a return visit next year.

Great hotel, this is our 3rd year staying there. Service was very friendly and efficient on the whole and we felt very welcomed. Only hiccup was very slow service in the bar which could easily be improved. Restaurant is fabulous for breakfast - brilliant buffet plus a la carte options. However it didn’t work as well for dinner. There are 3 different dining rooms, some with better ambiance than others, however there didn’t appear to be any choice in which room you were sat. When we first stayed here 3 years ago, the "best" dining room was used as a separate restaurant (Amethyst) witb a different menu and we preferred having that available as an alternative option. Perhaps a feature of the apparent move towards hosting more British package holidaymakers than independent visitors? The half board dinner felt a bit limited - we would have preferred an alternative casual option rather than the a 5 course menu each day. The bar food was good but sadly not included in half board. Also the fondue was very disappointing - tasted more like a runny béchamel sauce than proper cheese. All these things are easily fixable so hopefully management will take note. All that said, this is a fantastic hotel - really high quality and good value for money. Swimming pool/spa area is lovely although better suited to adults than children (fine by us!). The location is brilliant - literally steps from the gondola - and the boot room staff are fabulous, handing us our skis each morning - real 5* service. We will almost certainly return, but are just hoping that the few niggles will be addressed.

Second time staying here. Location is great, right next to ski lift. Ski shop on site with storage is also great - although we used on nearer the slopes to avoid lugging equipment around and walking around in ski boots. Spa is very handy after a a hard day on the slopes. Staff are attentive, but a little understaffed and slow to react at times. I’m

Fantastic stay! Enjoyed a full week in February 2025, as a family with a young baby. Everything was top notch: large and modern rooms, facilities, location, staff, breakfast and food in the evening at their restaurant. Will definitely return in the future.

I travel a lot for work, when doing so, I only stay in 5 star hotels. I am used to dedicated attention and high quality accomodation. I have to say i was blown away by the quality of the service received at Daria-I Nor in December 2023. It even started prior to my arrival, by a very efficient booking system team, always available. Upon our arrival, we were equally impressed by the kindness and willingness to please for every single person in the hotel. This is extremely rare. From the manager coming every morning at breakfast to say hello, to the staff at the reception, to the person parking our car. Well done, keep it up! We will come back, and highly recommend anyone to stay there.