Falkensteiner Hotel Cristallo, Katschberg, Austria

· Across the road from the nursery slopes and ski school meeting point · 1 minute's walk to the Gamskogel express chairlift · 2 minutes' walk to the resort centre · 6 minutes' walk to the ski bus stop

Sitting just across the road from the foot of the piste, this hotel puts you in an ideal spot to max out on mountain hours. Just take a few steps from the boot room door, click in and you’re off. And as you’ll be staying full board, it’s easy to swoosh on back for a slopeside lunch to set you up for the afternoon.

When you’re done for the day, swap your ski trousers for swimwear and make a splash in the pools. Then dial up the zen in the huge spa, where you can stretch out in the warmth of the steam room and sauna or hop in the bubbling hot tubs. And there’s plenty for the little ones too – from a wellness area designed just for them, to a waterslide to whizz down and a kids’ club with all kinds of crafts and activities.

All your meals are taken care of thanks to your full-board stay, plus you’ll get an afternoon snack for an après energy boost. Breakfast and lunch are served buffet-style, so you can pick and choose to make your perfect plate, and in the evenings there’s table service too. The cuisine here is a cross-border blend of Austrian and Italian fare, using lots of local ingredients and served up with a gourmet touch.

· bar · lounge with fireplace · live music · sun terrace · heated indoor and outdoor pools · heated kids' pool with slide · 2000m² Acquapura SPA with sauna, steam room, indoor and outdoor hot tubs · kids' wellness area with sauna and steam room · extra charge for massages and treatments · gym with yoga room · games room with pool, table football, board games and darts · kids' play area · hotel-run kids' club · boot room with lockers · free WiFi · lift to all floors

All rooms are non-smoking and come with a flatscreen TV, minibar, fridge, safe, telephone, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers and room service.

Deluxe twin room (32m²) - sleeps 4 (max 2 adults and 2 children up to 14 years old): Double bed, living room with double sofa bed, private shower, WC and balcony or terrace.

Superior 2 bedroom family suite (40m²) - sleeps 5(max 2 adults and 3 children up to 14 years old): Bedroom with double bed, bedroom with bunk beds, living room with single sofa bed, private shower, WC and balcony or terrace.

Cots are available, free of charge, on request.

Full Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · lunch buffet · afternoon snack · buffet evening meal with table service options for the main course and dessert · New Year's Eve gala meal included (smart casual clothing required)