Name: Hotel Micolau
Address: 15 Carretera de Arinsal, Arinsal, Arinsal, Arinsal, AD400, Andorra
Rating: 8.4

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Although the Micalou is a 2*, we felt that we received 5* treatment by the staff. Hotel is small but comfortable and ideal for a short stay. Araceli, was fantastic and could not do enough for us during our stay. Highly recommend this location if you need to be in Arinsal.

I don't usually leave reviews but I thought Hotel Micolau definitely deserved a review.

Our Northern Ireland Professional Skiers Club (NIPSC) nine in total and two beginners (Chris & Ryan) visited the week of the 7th Feb and our experience was excellent from start to finish, from the location to the breakfast to the quietness of the hotel, apart from some roudy being sick all night on our last night, not sure who that was but we'd be disgraced if it was apart of our group. The hotel staff were amazing and very accommodating even lending us their hotel reception bell so we could play Happy Families in the Irish bar with the local kids beside the hotel with a few local non-alcoholic Fireballs but unfortunately one of the group forgot to return the bell and went home early and only to realise later that the bell was in his bag. The individual who can't be named but we'll call him as Neil has promised to bring back next year.  Big Kissers, Big Dippers, Big Tippers (Karl) and Big Craic all round. We would definitely go back.

We stayed here over new year. With a group of friends 4 adults and 4 kids age 9-12. Check in was smooth the rooms were all ready when we arrived and spotless, maybe a little on the small side but we didn’t spend much time in them. The welcome meeting was informative and helpful. Location of the hotel could not be any better close to everything. 
Breakfast and afternoon tea were fab the evening meal plentiful but maybe a little on the Salty side. Different choices every day with the menu put on the board at breakfast time the chef is only to happy to offer an alternative for the more picky eaters. 
Harry, Molly and Louise could not do enough for us during our stay from making sure the rooms are clean to checking your having a nice day when they see you on the slopes. 
Highly recommended would definitely return. 

Just returned from a week in Arinsal @ Neilson Chalet Hotel Micolau. 
The Micolau is a cosy Chalet style hotel. Ski / board hire, cash point, market all just across the road with a bar next door and another also across the road. Gondola just around the corner so minimal walking. Rooms very small but comfortable and clean with en-suite bath and shower.
Patti, Tom, Alfie and Rachel were all very welcoming with Pattie also the in house chef providing very nice meals including continental and cooked breakfast, home baked cakes, cookies and bread at tea time, then a three course meal in the evening for 6 nights of our stay. Plenty of restaurant choices for the night off, we chose Hunters across the road. 
We travelled with Neilson and wouldn’t think twice about returning or travelling again with Neilson.

Micolau is a cosy and homely Chalet style hotel. Right in the heart of town, surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants. Ski and boot storage in hotel and ski hire across the road. Gondola just around the corner so super-convenient. Rooms very comfortable with en-suite bath and shower. Noise was not an issue for us as double glazed windows ensured a peaceful room.
Patti, Tom, Alfie and Rachel were all very welcoming hosts, providing amazing meals - choice of cooked breakfast, pastries, cereal and toast for breakfast. Home baked cakes and cookies at tea time, then 3 course meal in the evening for 6 nights of stay. Our vegetarian daughter was more than happy with her bespoke meal choices.
We had a week of unbroken sun and blue skies but the snow canons kept the pistes going and plenty of Piste options in Pal and Arinsal. Went with Neilson and ski guiding as part of the deal was excellent - introducing us to the area and also giving some technical hints too. massive thumbs upand thanks for a wonderful holiday.

Wonderful place, small friendly & much nicer than your usual hotel. Staff are cheerful & very helpful, great food (even for me, a very fussy Brit) next door to the local Irish bar & a few steps from the gondola.
Would highly recommend, I will definitely return.

The Hotel has been leased for exclusive use of Neilson Ski customers and so the booking and checking in was very easy. Most guests arrived on the same transfer bus from the airport. On arrival all the rooms had been organised and room keys and documentation were all ready to hand out.
The room was small but perfectly adequate, the bathroom was similarly compact and took a bit of manoeuvring to get the door closed once inside. There was an over the bath shower and we soon learned to take showers at "off peak" times as first thing in the morning and immediately after skiing the water pressure and amount of hot water couldn't cope with demand. The staff were extremely welcoming and helpful and the meals were wholesome and tasty. There was the normal selection of breakfast items and a cooked breakfast was offered every day. Evening meals were at a set time and set choice (although the menu was displayed in the mornings and if you really didn't like what was on offer something else was available). Afternoon tea was served each day with a selection of home cooked cakes and biscuits on offer.
The hotel has a small bar and seating area with a selection of family board games available. The rooms were freshened up every day and the place was kept very clean and tidy. There are only 4 staff so you soon became on first name terms with them which was nice. 
Although the main gondola to the ski area is only a couple of minutes walk away, we opted to rent a heated ski locker at the top of the gondola for our skis and boots so we didn't have to carry them up and down each day ( €51 for the week was money well spent in our opinion). the alternative was the hotel ski storage room and boot cupboard in the lobby (both unheated).
There were a couple of decent ski shops adjacent and a small supermarket across the road and plenty of cafes and bars to choose in the village.There is a regular bus service to the main town/ciity of Lavella (€5 return) from closeby which is well worth a visit for some retail therapy.
The biggest disadvantage of the central location was the night time noise. The hotel is part of the same building as the adjacent Irish Bar and the late night noise from their music and their customers (and several other closeby similar establishments) was at times very disturbing and went on until 4 or 5 a.m. every night and as it fronts onto the main road the "boy racers" with silly exhaust pipes made their presence heard several times a night too.
This is a great venue for a family holiday and access to the slopes is very quick and easy. The ski area is adequate for most skill levels (but is probably less challenging for advanced skiers than some of the bigger alpine resorts) the facilities for beginners are excellent.
Unfortunately for us the departure time to come home was 4.00 AM so it was a very early get up on the last day, however even at this time a light breakfast was made available before we were picked up for the airport transfer (and everybody was leaving at the same time so no problems making any noise).
The staff are enthusiastic and willing to please and as they were all British there is no language barrier to cope with.

Location - Perfect. 1min walk to the gondola in ski gear! Right in the centre of the town. Supermarket across the road and irish pub next door. We were in the bedroom beside the pub and could not hear any noise coming from the pub itself.

Chalet - 9 bedrooms over 3 floors. Our bedroom was small but sufficient for what we needed. Bath with shower over it. Ski room (small cupboard with little or no drainage so wear shoes when getting your skis/boards). Small locker for ski boots just inside front door. Not heated but that didnt effect us. Rooms were clean and kept tidy by staff.

Dining area/bar is small so you will chat to your neighbours. Patty who runs this place does all the cooking. Breakfast includes a continental option and a hot option 8-9. Afternoon tea 4.30-5.30 cake and tea/coffee. Evening meal - 3 courses and wine. Tasty food and a good variety. Patty was very friendly and accomodating. She is happy to suit any dietary requirements. 

Neilson staff were friendly. It felt like that lacked some organisation. They could do with someone with more experience to organise them. They were good but could have been mroe attentive, especially when serving drinks at meals/serving at the bar. 

The resort itself is great. If you are going buy a lift pass to include arcalis. An easy 40min bus journey that is well worth it. Overall a quiet resort on the slopes with no queues at lifts!

The princess park hotel has a spa. £15 for 2hrs. Well worth it. Be aware that it is full of kids especially between 4 and 6, so not as relaxing as you would hope.

I would highly recommend this hotel.

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Big Kissers, Big Dippers, Big Tippers (Karl) and Big Craic all round. We would definitely go back.

Fantastic service 

Very central which has some downfalls

Cosy chalet style hotel

Magnificent Micolau

Great value for money!

Great Stay

Skiing holiday 

Rooms are small but functional, our room was only ‘cleaned’ ie bed re made once during the entire week.
Food is good and plentiful. Don’t think we had one night in the entire week when our party had the right number of glasses or cutlery. 
Staff seemed very eager to get you out in the morning and at night, I assume to hit the slopes or the bar. Several times our keycard didn’t work and there was no one around to help, one couple actually got completely locked out of the hotel in the early hours of the morning. 
The hotels location is perfect, a minutes walk in ski gear. 
Overall a good stay, but staff could do with some training or someone senior to make sure they aren’t slacking off. 


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