Alpendomizil Neuhaus, Mayrhofen, Austria

Nearest lift: 850m to the high-speed Penken gondola

Tuition meeting point: 850m (at the top of the gondola)

Resort centre: You're in the centre

Bus stop: 100m from the hotel

Set at the bottom of Mayrhofen's high street, the Alpendomizil Neuhaus is one of the resort's oldest hotels and is full of history and charm. Made up of several different buildings, including its own farm where many of the chef's ingredients come from, there's a wonderful sense of space and light throughout.

It's a vibrant place to stay with a sophisticated, unstuffy atmosphere and everything you might need from a hotel when it comes to facilities. Great hospitality and friendly service are at the heart of the hotel, and with five generations of owners, it' easy to see why.

Official rating: ****+

Restaurant and dining room

Large bar

Sun terrace

Vinotheque (wine cellar)

Reading room

Lift servicing all floors

Gym

Spa and wellness area with a sauna (plus a separate family sauna), steam bath, hot tub, indoor pool, small outdoor pool and solarium

Massage and beauty treatments available

Children‘s playroom

Rest and relaxation

The Kamillendörfl spa and wellness area is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon or two. It's rustic appearance and calming colours certainly help relaxation.

There's a large indoor pool, small outdoor heated pool, five saunas (of varying temperatures), steam baths and relaxation areas. Or why not treat yourself to one of the seemingly endless list of health and beauty treatments. choose from aroma baths, hay baths or maybe a Tyrolean stone oil bath.

More traditional wellness treatments and massages are on offer too, including packages for kids and teenagers.

The hotel is made up of two interconnected wings; the original Neuhaus and St Josef. The Neuhaus has had its rooms renovated over the last few years for a modern feel.

The standard double room sleep two to three people and are cosily furnished. each has flat screen TV, minisafe and full bathroom with a hairdryer, bath or shower and wc. You can request a balcony, but it's not guaranteed. Cots are available on request at no charge.

The half board menu is excellent here. Breakfast is a generous hot and cold buffet with a wide selection of breads and local produce, plus a chef cooking eggs to order.

Your four-course evening meal will help you recharge after a day on the slopes. Start with an appetizer, then move on to a choice of two daily alternating soups, fresh salads, three alternative main courses and finish with a variety of desserts.