Hotel Castor

“Comfortable Monterosa Accomodations”

In March 2019 with my wife and daughter spent a week at the Hotel Castor. Named after one of the 4000 meter peaks up the valley on the Swiss border, this hotel is located a few blocks from the Champoluc ski lifts. Our room was comfortable with a view out the front southerly toward the old church. B… more

In March 2019 with my wife and daughter spent a week at the Hotel Castor. Named after one of the 4000 meter peaks up the valley on the Swiss border, this hotel is located a few blocks from the Champoluc ski lifts. Our room was comfortable with a view out the front southerly toward the old church. Bathroom fixtures and facilities were clean and functional. There is a comfortable lounge with bar on site, and an interesting beer bar half a block north. Great wine selection on premises. The daily breakfast was sumptuous with a good choice of pastries, cheeses, cereal and fruit, together with made to order omlets. Dinner was mostly very good although some of the meat dishes (rabbit, venison) were different from typical American fare. Dessert choices were good and featured a sweet wine. Service was friendly and good. The management/co-owner included ex-pat Brit Herman who was an available and helpful presence through out out stay. He is expert in local Aosta Valley wines and offered a wine tasting that was fun and informative. Only a few negatives; some of our group did not enjoy some of the dinner entrys, and the elevator was a bit noisy from our room. We did ride the free bus to the gondola ski lift or to the funicular; too long a walk in ski boots.

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“Make It Easy On Yourself”

Americans and Europeans should remember the song We Are Family by Sister Sledge from 1979. That song title embodies the Hotel Castor in Champoluc Italy’s Aosta Valley. Our first communication and outreach to the hotel was establishing a reservation with multi lingual concierges “par excellence” Ka… more

Americans and Europeans should remember the song We Are Family by Sister Sledge from 1979. That song title embodies the Hotel Castor in Champoluc Italy’s Aosta Valley. Our first communication and outreach to the hotel was establishing a reservation with multi lingual concierges “par excellence” Karin and Stephania. These ladies answered all questions be they via phone or with immediate and specific emails. Their efficiency was demonstrated from check in to check out after eight idyllic days. The hosts, Beatrice and Herman (he, a Brit married into the Hotel Castor family) and the entire staff embraced my family and other guests warmly and with enthusiasm. They are all fonts of information. The hotel offers “half board” providing sumptuous breakfasts and dinners served by a warm, friendly and efficient staff. Yuri and Fabio made us feel we were on a cruise ship recommending various specialties and customizing our meals prepared rapidly and served hot. Thank you chefs. I am a stickler for cleanliness. The Hotel Castor passes the acid test. Silverware, dinnerware and glassware are spotlessly clean in the hotel’s beautiful dining room. Complimenting the dining room staff and chefs are the chamber team servicing the rooms. The rooms are very clean comfortable, warm (if need be) and cozy with plenty of space for luggage and ski wear. The bathrooms are bright, spotless and aseptic. You are a pleasant four tenths of a mile walk to the base of the gondola which is the embarkation to the three valleys…Champoluc-Frachey, Gressoney-La-Trinite, Alagna-Valsesia . Skiing was spectacular with consecutive bluebird days. The Hotel Castor has ample ski and heated boot storage. A top secret is secure storage for boots, skis and poles at Ivan’s Tako Ski Rental next door to the gondola (thank you Karin and Stephania). In the morning after your quick walk you can easily buckle into your heated boots and be at the gondola terminal in a “New York” minute. The fee is nominal and saves the drudgery of walking in boots or carrying boots and skis back and forth daily. Another wonderful advantage of living in this hotel is that the front desk staff can sell the ski passes for your entire stay precluding long wait lines at the ticket counter at the gondola. Champoluc is a charming town with many amenities which are really not needed. After all you are staying at the Hotel Castor! There is something always going on at the hotel. We enjoyed returning from skiing and trying a myriad of new (to us) drinks aptly served by Eleonora and her aunt Beatrice as well as other members of the team in a charming and large lounge. Herman, a member of L’Ordine Della Vite Wine Society hosts one or two wine tastings weekly. Tuesday nights are rollicking fun affair as Herman and other guests get behind the 88’s or do karaoke or perform other musical treats. My family was a party of six. The hotel absorbed us and adopted us. I cannot express how much we enjoyed ourselves as guests in this wonderful spot. It was a sad arrivederci; we hope to return soon. Thank you Herman and Beatrice for your outstanding hospitality. Bruce, Spencer, Caren, Chris, Abraham and Marija

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“Great family hotel”

Very good value for money for a family weekend. Breakfast is ok. Some rooms are nicely refurbished and some are a bit old. Very clean and very helpful staff, at the reception and restaurant. Also very helpful and flexible upon booking via email.

“Another comfortable stay at this super-friendly family hotel”

My 4th visit to the Castor in as many years. And like so many other of it’s regular guests, I shall be returning next year!! There is a lovely friendly feel to the hotel. It is not super-smart, but the bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms are very comfortable, the breakfasts are excellent, and dinner o… more

My 4th visit to the Castor in as many years. And like so many other of it’s regular guests, I shall be returning next year!! There is a lovely friendly feel to the hotel. It is not super-smart, but the bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms are very comfortable, the breakfasts are excellent, and dinner options are invariably interesting. Herman is a great host and Music Nights fun. I only wish there was an open log burning fire!

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