A fun relaxed property with hotel rooms and apartments in a historic ski town
Daffy is one of a new generation of hotels that is sociable, relaxed and vibrant. As well as 51 hotel rooms, it has 31 apartments for 2 to 6 people, a restaurant, terrace and bar. Briançon is part of the Sere Chevalier ski area. Access to the slopes is via the Prorel gondola from the town, which is just an 8-minute walk from the Daffy.
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Our Rating:
★ ★ ★
- Sleeps: 1 - 6
- Ski Area: Grand Serre Che
- Hotel & Apartments: Room Only
Location
- Country: France
- Region: Southern Alps
- Resort: Briançon
Highlights
- Concept hotel with 90s vibes in a rejuvenated barracks
- 8 minute walk to the Prorel gondola
- Restaurant and bar
This concept property has just 51 rooms and 31 apartments in a renovated barracks in the historic ski town of Briançon.
It has a relaxed bar with 90s playlists, cocktails and local beers. The casual dining restaurant serves classic dishes with a fun local touch, with an affordable set menu and a selection of pizzas. The restaurant can offer all guests the option of half-board or bed and breakfast, with a continental buffet breakfast.
During the week, the hotel also organises yoga classes, has cocktail making workshops and a running club. At the weekend, live music and evening DJ sets are planned.
Facilities include a luggage room and free wifi and ski lockers. There is no parking at the property. There are four spaces just in front of the hotel for dropping off and picking up only. Otherwise, there is a free car park (Parking Rue du Moulin) 10 minutes walk away.
If you’re arriving by train, the station is just a 20 minute walk from the Daffy.
Bedroom sleeping 2 (c. 17-20m2)
Double bed, bath or shower room, wc
Family room sleeping 4 (c. 21m2)
Double bed and one set of bunk beds, bath or shower room, wc
Family room sleeping 4 under the eaves (c. 24m2)
Double bed, sofa bed sleeping 2, bath or shower room, wc
1 bedroom apartment sleeping 4 (c. 33-35m2)
Bedroom with double bed, sofa bed sleeping 2, bath or shower room, wc
1 bedroom apartment sleeping 6 (c. 42m2)
Bedroom with double bed, sofa bed sleeping 2, one set of bunk beds, bath or shower room, wc
For hotel guests:
Daily cleaning and beds re-made (linen changed after your third night stay)
Towels (changed on request)
Coffee/tea-making facilties
For apartment guests:
Equipped apartment
Bed linen (beds made on arrival except sofa bed in living area and bunks)
Mid-stay clean on request (for stays of a week or more)
Towels
End of stay cleaning (excluding kitchen area and washing up).
For all guests:
Loan of baby kit for children up to the age of 2 (on request, state at time of booking)
Loan of iron and ironing board
Loan of board games
Refundable security deposit €200 for hotel rooms, €300 for apartments
Local tourist tax approx.€2.05pp/day (payable by those aged 18 and over).
Yoga classes, running club and other entertainment/activities may be subject to a charge locally.
Pets: €98/pet/week
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