Hotel Alphubel, Saas Fee, Switzerland - Crystal Ski

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Hotel Alphubel is a "family orientated hotel run by an extended family." Their "attention to detail is excellent (e.g. free transportation and storage of skis at sister hotel right on slopes)." They offer an "excellent standard of English speaking childcare" using a "dedicated room, with an additional games room and option of kids' early dinner." "Saas Fee has a good range of skiing in a snow sure resort with kids' area at resort level for beginners and those finding their legs." The hotel also "provides an electric shuttle bus to get you across the traffic free resort to the slopes."

Superb family run hotel catering for families. The Supersaxos work hard to ensure the guests (adults and children) have a brilliant holiday with a varied entertainment programme everyday. We could hit the slopes knowing the kids were happy and well looked after. Brilliant holiday, we will be booking for next year.

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We have just returned from this hotel and had an absolutely fabulous time! It was our first trip to a hotel with a baby (15 months) and the family who run the hotel could not have made it easier for us. They think of everything and are very helpful.

The kindergarten and children activities are great and the standard of care is very high. I felt relaxed skiing knowing that my little one would be having fun and doing lots of different things!

The hotel has fabulous views due to its location up a hill and overlooking the village. Our room had a lovely balcony where we could relax with a glass of wine and take in the mountains.

I would definitely recommend this hotel to families with children. Don't worry about the hotel being a long way from the slopes as there is a shuttle bus and skis can be left by the slopes. The walk through the village doesn't take long either and is pretty with great apres ski atmosphere.

March 09. The Alphubel is in a great location with outstanding views over the village and over the mountains. We went for a south facing balcony room so we could be amazed at the views across the village and up into the mountains.

The welcome we had from the Supersaxos was outstanding. Our two children (aged 6 and 4) had a wonderful time, and could not have been made more at home. All our childcare was free of charge. Heather, from the English speaking kindergartenwas, was fantastic with the kids and they were more than happy being picked up from the slopes and brought back to the play room in the hotel for an afternoon of stimulation. Lunch was provided for them, and they were helped in and out of their snow clothes. They particularly enjoyed the Pizza making on Thursday followed by the fireworks in the garden. We could sit and relax with a few drinks outside the play room while the children enjoyed the fun and games inside. The older children would enjoy it too - it has a wonderful Games room downstairs, including table tennis and numerous electronic games including xbox 360

Herr Supersaxo is an expert mountaineer and is renouned for his guided walks and his evening entertainments (Alphorn, glockenspiel, Pan pipes, Swiss bells, dancing, fireworks).. And this is all done with the utmost charm. All the staff went out of their way to ensure that their guests have an enjoyable, entertaining and memorable stay.

Downsides? Based on the other side of the village from the ski slopes, but boots and skis can be stored at the free lockers held at their sister hotel which is at the foot of the slopes and they run their own free electric taxi service for guests. Altogether a wonderful, beautiful place. We will return