Hotel Astra

Opted for a Jacuzzi room and should'nt have bothered as it didnt work for the whole week we were there despite telling management numerous times.no real wardrobe or drawer space and the safe that you cannot fit a laptop into is just screwed to a wooden clothes hanger.tv only had 1 english channel (that you could hear) but couldnt make the picture out of.No extra bedding/pillows suppled,no do not disturb sign for 3 days. If you are up at the crack of dawn to hit the slopes then you will be o.k if you like a night out and a few beers be prepared to be woken up from 7.15 am which is when the maid starts work vacuuming and crashing about on non carpeted floors in surrounding rooms and storing all the rubbish and cleaning materials in the hallway right outside your door. This combined with a screaming baby next door through most nights did'nt do a lot to make you feel refreshed when you got up for a days skiing. The outside ski locker portacabin was a good idea apart from lazy people generally opened the door then left it open all day for anyone to walk into and make off with your skis/boots etc and the steps up from the rear garden area to the slope were encrusted with ice for the entire week we were there and no effort was made to clear it off to avoid slipping. The room keys are on 70's style 4'' heavy brass keyrings that you either have to take out with you or hang on a hook just inside the front door which is also access to the adjoining restaurant, allowing anyone access.

First night we were very late and entered the restaurant 25 minutes before closing. The staff rolled their eyes and were clearly upset, but the chef said we were to be served anyway. Next night and throughout our stay the restaurant staff and hotel staff provided excellent service. We just probably caught them on an off day. They have a slope for sledding and skiing in the back with a small slide for small children. The room was very cozy. Plenty of heat and hot water! Location is great with maybe a 5minute walk to the bus station to get to Livigno Centro.