The Alpha Rooms website isn’t as well known as many of the other travel companies that offer skiing holidays – but you shouldn’t exclude it for that reason. In fact it has a great selection of skiing breaks on offer, and no matter where you want to go, you should find something to suit.
Where can I find the website and the skiing section in particular?
The main website address is www.alpharooms.com. The address to take you directly to the skiing section is http://www.alpharooms.com/ski-holidays.aspx. It looks rather unlike many of the other sites you may have seen, but you’ll soon discover that it has lots of friendly features.
How easy is it to use and find my way around the website?
It’s easier than it might look. If you are a beginner in the skiing world, you might want to seek Alfie’s help. His link is on the right hand side of the page, and it takes you through to a very useful page. You can find out the best places to head to, what you will need to take and much more besides. Use this as a springboard for exploring the site.
Which skiing destinations are on offer?
The destinations can all be found on the right hand side of the home page, and they are organised depending on the prowess of the skier.
This means for example that the list of destinations that appears by default is ideal for beginners. These include Kaprun, Les Deux Alps, Meribel and Mont Tremblant. Change the selection to suit experienced skiers however, and the destinations change too. Kitzbuhel and Klosters are just two of the options on offer now.
Alpha Rooms also offer destinations beyond Europe, for those who would like to ski a bit further afield.
How much information is given about each particular holiday?
You can happily explore locations and ski resorts before you decide to look for suitable dates. Each resort has six tabs above it, letting you click in and out of the details on various subjects, including reviews and après-ski possibilities. This means that you can find out about more than just the skiing, as well as seeing how many accommodation options there are for that location.
For example, if you check out the listing for Whistler ski resort you will see that Alpha Rooms can book you into any one of twenty different hotels while you are there. The website will also tell you exactly where they are located, as well as showing you some pictures and revealing the facilities on offer.
Customer reviews form a reasonable part of this site too. Not all accommodation choices have been rated yet, but of those that have you can read what previous guests thought of their stay. This can help you make your own decision about where to go.
Make sure you read the skiing information for each destination you are considering. The main reason for this is that it will tell you the percentage of ski runs that are available for each type of skier. The site is also unusual in that it gives you a lot of skiing information – very in depth and very welcome to those who already have a little knowledge on which to build.
Is it easy to book online?
The booking process is straightforward and efficient. The first step is to search for the dates and locations you want, and then you can simply ‘select and book’ your destination by clicking on the appropriate button.
The next screen beyond that will give you the opportunity to select which ski packs you need. For example you may decide to opt for ski hire and lift passes. It is much easier to do this at the time of booking, rather than waiting to organise it when you arrive.
The terms and conditions for booking, plus a section of FAQs, can be located at the bottom of the website. You may want to read these before placing a booking, but the whole process is relatively simple and easy to go through.
In conclusion
Alpha Rooms isn’t the first name that will spring to mind when it comes to booking your next skiing holiday. But there is no doubt that the level of information given on the site – as well as the way it is geared up to cater for all levels of skier – makes it an easy and pleasant place to go.
So if you are heading to the slopes this year, why not get there via Alpha Rooms?