Boutique Hotel Bruggwirt, St. Johann, Austria

· 4 minutes' walk to the resort centre · 4 minutes' walk to the ski bus stop · 18 minutes' walk to the Bergbahn St Johann Harschbichl I gondola

This boutique hotel is a friendly pick on the edge of St Johann. It's a short stroll from the pretty, pedestrianised town centre, and you can walk to the slopes from here too. They're a little further on though, so if you'd rather get the bus, hop on in town and you'll be at the lifts in just 5 minutes.

You can't miss the hotel – it's painted in a cheery red colour and has big balconies and sloped roofs made of dark wood. It stands out against the white of the snow, and that contrast continues on the inside too, where the décor's an eclectic mix of styles. Each room's unique, but they all follow the same theme when it comes to bold colours, patterns and prints. The only exception is the spa, which is decorated with natural wood and lots of creamy tones – spot-on for relaxing. Turn up the heat in the sauna and steam room, or make the most of your free entry to the nearby wellness centre Panorama Badewelt. There are indoor and outdoor pools where you can take a dip and swim a few lazy lengths – bliss.

And you're in for a treat when it comes to mealtimes too – all the food's made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. First up, breakfast. It's served buffet style, so you can fill your plate with whatever tickles your fancy. With cereals, bread, yoghurts, pastries, fruit and eggs available, there's plenty to choose from. And in the evenings, there's a 3-course meal with a salad and soup buffet to look forward to.

· bar · lounge · sun terrace · garden · Finnish sauna, infrared cabin and steam room · extra charge for massages · free entry to Panorama Badewelt wellness centre · ski room · free WiFi · lifts to all floors

All rooms are non-smoking and have a flatscreen TV, telephone, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer and safe.

Twin room (approx. 20m²) - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private bath or shower and WC.

Austrian twin beds: One large bed frame containing two single mattresses, each with their own bedding.

Cots are available to hire, free of charge, on request.

Interconnecting rooms are available on request.

Half Board

· buffet breakfast · 3-course evening meal · 4-course Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve gala dinners are included · vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available on request

Many Austrian hotels do not serve free tap water with meals.