Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Carinzia, Nassfeld, Austria

· central location · 1 minute's walk to the nearest lift · 1 minute's walk to the ski school meeting point

The Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Carinzia is centrally located in Tröpolach, just a few steps from Millennium Express cable car.

Do as the locals do and strip off for the spa – it's got 16 different relaxation facilities, ranging from heated indoor and outdoor pools, to a crushed ice fountain, Gaital valley herbal sauna, brine steam bath, panoramic meditation rooms and infrared cabin. There are private spa suites, personal trainers in the fitness centre and a range of treatments available at an extra cost.

The restaurant serves international cuisine as well as traditional Austrian dishes and Mediterranean specialities. Gluten-free and children's menus are also offered at dinner.

To take full advantage of the Nassfeld ski resort, all your equipment can be rented next door. You'll also get a ski storage room and direct access to the slopes.

· bar and lounge with fireplace · après bar with weekly live music · Panorama buffet restaurant · free WiFi · adults-only 2,400m² Acquapura spa with Finnish sauna, steam room, hot tub, fitness room, meditation room, Kneipp treading pool, brine steam bath and sanarium (over 16s only) · indoor, outdoor and kids' swimming pools · in-house ski shop · ski lockers with heated boot racks · games rooms with pool table · indoor soft play area (for kids aged 3-12 years) · laundry facilities · 3 lifts · 160 rooms

Please note: In Austria, it's quite usual for people to not wear bathing costumes in spa areas.

All rooms are non-smoking and have a flatscreen satellite TV with UK channels, free WiFi, telephone, safe, minibar, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers.

Superior twin room (approx. 32m²) - sleeps 1-3 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child up to 11 years): Austrian twin beds, extra single sofa bed when booked for three, private bath or shower, WC and balcony with village views.

Junior suite (approx. 47m²) - sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults or 3 adults and 1 child up to 17 years): Austrian twin beds, extra single sofa bed and single folding bed when booked for three or four, private bath and shower, WC and balcony with village views.

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

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · table service or buffet evening meal · gluten-free and children's menus available · New Year's Eve gala meal included

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