Cheval Blanc Courchevel

Take your pick of the big dinner spots and club after — it's not whether it's 'worth it,' that's just what Courchevel costs at night.

Look, €700+ for NYE dinner is objectively not worth it, but if you were concerned about value, you probably wouldn't be staying in 1850 to begin with. The whole town operates on inflated luxury pricing, and CB is no exception. You're paying for the prestige and location more than the actual experience. The food is good, the atmosphere is elegant, but you're definitely paying the Courchevel premium. That said, if you're already committed to the resort, just embrace it and enjoy the experience.

They go out of their way to show what amazing brands LV and CB are, then a frustrated person ruins the experience.

I was disappointed by one staff member who clearly didn't understand luxury hospitality. While the Cheval Blanc and Louis Vuitton brands represent the pinnacle of luxury, this person's behavior was completely inappropriate and spoiled what should have been an exceptional experience. The first rule of luxury is having proper manners, and this individual clearly missed that memo. It's particularly frustrating when the brand standards are so high elsewhere, but one bad apple can ruin the entire experience.

We were expecting drunk skiers and opulence, but besides the occasional beginner with champagne glasses, the ski area felt surprisingly normal.

My partner and I were worried Courchevel would feel stuffy and pretentious, and while the town can mirror that vibe, the slopes themselves felt much more approachable than expected. Sure, you'll see the branded lifts and the occasional champagne-toting beginner, but it didn't feel that different from other world-class resorts we've visited. The guests at the luxury hotels were quite diverse — US, France, Brazil, UK, UAE — with a wide age range from kids to grandparents. The skiing itself is what you'd expect from the Three Valleys, just with more luxury infrastructure around it.

After booking I discovered some negative opinions about Courchevel — specifically the food and atmosphere.

I'm second-guessing my Courchevel plans after reading more about the resort's reputation. The food scene seems hit-or-miss beyond the Michelin-starred spots, and there's definitely a 'flashy' atmosphere that might not suit everyone. The elevation is better for late March snow conditions, but I'm wondering if the whole experience justifies the premium pricing. Courchevel 1850 itself can feel like a mess with all the telecabins requiring you to take off skis, and the village vibe wasn't as pleasant as I expected. It's definitely luxury, but maybe not the kind of calm, authentic mountain experience some travelers are seeking.

The three-starred Le 1947 at Cheval Blanc is phenomenal — just leave the vegan behind though.

If you're doing Courchevel right, Le 1947 is non-negotiable. Yannick Alléno has created something genuinely special up there, and it's the only three-star in the resort. The technique and ingredients are flawless, though I'll warn you the menu is very meat-forward — not exactly vegan-friendly territory. The hotel itself delivers on the luxury promise with that unbeatable ski-in/ski-out access. You don't need guides for the lifts, but the real value is in CB's ski concierge taking care of all your equipment.

This is my second time staying here and I'm definitely coming back — the breakfast is amazing and lunch outdoors with ski slope views was marvelous.

I absolutely love this hotel in Courchevel. The ski room has everything you need, and the staff at reception, concierge, and door are incredibly friendly and helpful with genuine smiles. Our room was spacious with an amazing ski slope view. The breakfast exceeded expectations, and that outdoor lunch with the mountain vista was simply marvelous. The food throughout the hotel maintains consistently high standards. It's become our go-to place in Courchevel, and I can't imagine staying anywhere else.

The food is nothing special and priced like double Loulou, which is delicious — my €95 filet came with nothing while Loulou's €50 dish has truffles.

I was really disappointed with the value proposition here. Ordered a filet for €95 that came with absolutely nothing, while at Loulou you get a €50 dish that's flavored with truffles and actually worth it. Had to add a side for €20 that was basically McDonald's french fries. The pricing feels completely disconnected from the quality — you're paying double what you should. That said, I have to give credit where it's due: every staff member from the chauffeur to the waiters was super kind and professional.

We didn't stay but dined at La Grill Alpine — absolutely exquisite food and second-to-none service, especially from Marius.

Even though we weren't hotel guests, the restaurant experience was incredible. The food was absolutely exquisite, the decor beautiful, and the service genuinely second-to-none. There's a young staff member called Marius who's an absolute star, but honestly everyone who works there excelled at providing an unforgettable experience. Yes, it's expensive, but with service this exceptional, it doesn't feel overpriced. The attention to detail and warmth from the entire team made it one of our best dining experiences.

We go every year and it is literally our favorite hotel in the world — everything is perfect.

This is our annual pilgrimage, and CB Courchevel never disappoints. The slope-side location with excellent ski concierge is unmatched — they handle everything so seamlessly. The hotel manages to be both elegant and super cozy at the same time, which is a rare combination. Food is incredible across all restaurants and meals, though I should mention it's definitely not a place for people who are price-sensitive. Everything is super expensive, but when the experience is this flawless, it's worth every euro.

This hotel is simply wonderful — the service from concierge to spa staff is impeccable, and that ski room is amazing.

I stayed over New Years and was blown away by every detail. The staff couldn't do enough to help — from the moment you walk out, you're literally straight onto the piste. When you return, they help take your boots off and get you into slippers. The rooms are beautifully designed with coffee makers, steam rooms, and those fancy Japanese toilets. We dined at 1947, their three-Michelin-starred restaurant, which was truly unforgettable. Even our kids aged 4 and 6 were incredibly well cared for. My only complaint was that rooms 106/107 were directly over the bar, so it got loud until 11pm each night.

Great rooms in this perfectly located hotel, but the restaurant lacks charm and feels stuffy with horrible live music from the bar.

The location and ski room are absolutely the best thing about this hotel — you step straight into your skis and ski off. The team there handles everything to the highest standard, and reception plus concierge are excellent. However, I found the restaurant really underwhelming. The decoration is lacking in charm, feels overly formal and stuffy, missing that easy mountain feel you'd expect. The worst part was the horrible live music bleeding in from the bar next door — loud and tuneless, which is not what you want during a nice dinner. The rooms are excellent and beautifully equipped, breakfast is good, but that dining room really needs a contemporary mountain-appropriate refurbishment.