Résidence Pierre & Vacances Premium Arc 1950 le Village

Ideally located in Les Arcs, providing easy access to ski slopes, shops, and restaurants. Exceptionally friendly and accommodating staff. Spacious, modern rooms with comfortable beds and well-equipped kitchens.

I recently stayed a week in Le Manoir Savoie with my daughter. We had a two-bedroom two-bathroom apartment and it was perfect for us. The apartment was warm and comfortable and the right size for us, even though it is advertised for six. Even with only two our stuff spread out and it was a jigsaw cooking in the tiny kitchen. Two couples or a family would find the space challenging - nowhere even to put cases if you don't arrive by car, and nowhere to hang wet ski clothes to dry. Six people would get to know each other extremely well. I don't know if it was a mistake but P&V had left extra towels in the bathroom so we didn't go the week using the same towel. The apartment and the entire building needs a spruce up - painting, minor repairs, new carpets etc. The upholstery on one chair was splitting at a seem in our lounge room and a bedroom had a loose power point. Do not expect 5-star hotel quality of furnishing and fittings. Arc1950 is absolutely ski-in ski-out, even though some of the closest lifts didn't open to 9:15 am - not P&V's fault. The ski locker room would be crowded with nowhere to put on boots if the place was busy. Arc1950 is definitely picturesque even though the gaudy snack bar signage spoils some photos. By the end of the week the artificiality was wearing on me. We found that the menus on all the restaurants seemed pretty much the same so only ate out twice in the week. Overall I'm glad we stayed here, but partially due to Les Arcs as a resort and partially due to Arc1950 I doubt we will return.

We had a great stay at Pierre Vacances / Manoir de Savoir. It is a very organised and professional apartment/chalet block in a good location. The rear taxi/bus drop-off and waiting lounge is very helpful when departing. The gym and spa is a little dated but still good quality and has two saunas. The reception staff are very helpful and courteous, especially Flora who helped us overcome some problems with the wifi and a query regarding our transfer back to Bourg that required telephoning our travel agent. Our apartment was very clean and well-stocked with good quality furnishings and linen. It was also very warm. There are TWO areas for improvement. Firstly, the spa needs to be strictly adults only, as often there are many children. Two, the ski lockers are a padlock. This is fine, but a key card is just a little easier. We will be back in the future.