Grand Hotel, Zell Am See, Austria

· on the lakefront in the centre of Zell am See · 8 minutes' walk to the cityXpress gondola · free shuttle bus to the CtyExpress and TrassExpress lifts at regular intervals every morning and afternoon

The Grand’s lakeside location is something special. Set on a private peninsula, this hotel has panoramic views of the huge lake and surrounding snowy mountains. The facilities are first-rate too. Front and centre are the hotel’s two spa areas. With its saunas and steam baths, the Grandspa is your ticket to ultimate relaxation. The Classic Spa on the other hand keeps things family-friendly, adding a kids’ pool to the mix. There’s also a clothed sauna in this one – perfect if you prefer to keep your swimming costume on.

Dating back to the 19th century, the Grand has the looks to match its name. With patterned headboards and fancy tiled bathrooms, the rooms give traditional alpine style a luxurious twist. And you can’t forget the chandeliers, sweeping staircases and Roman columns in the rest of the hotel.

Hungry? You’re in for a treat when it comes to food. You can pick and mix to build your perfect plate at the buffet breakfasts. In the afternoons, you’ve got cakes and other treats to sort those post-piste hunger pangs. Then it’s on to the main event – the 4-course evening meals. Served in the elegant dining room, the menu’s packed with fine-dining faves, plus there are regular speciality dinners where you can tuck into all kinds of local dishes.

· café · Imperial Bar with open fire · Classic Spa with indoor Roman bath-style pool, separate kids' pool, textile sauna, relaxation room and fitness room · Grandspa with saunas, steam baths, infrared cabin, relaxation area and terrace with lake views (over 16yrs only) · extra charge for massages · free hotel-run kids' club with supervision for children aged 3-10 years · children's playroom with toys · extra charge for babysitting · casino · 130 rooms · lift · free WiFi

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · afternoon sweet and savoury snacks · 4-course evening meal with a choice of main course and daily salad buffet (mains will either be table service or a buffet depending on staff and customer numbers) · frequent speciality buffets · New Year's Eve gala dinner included

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

All rooms have a cable TV, minibar, hairdryer and safe, and include entry to the Classic spa and Grandspa.

Comfort twin room with limited lake view and balcony - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private bath or shower, WC and balcony with partial lake view. These rooms are either in the main building or the annexe.

Annexe comfort twin room with mountain view - sleeps 1-2: Austrian twin beds, private bath or shower, WC and mountain view. These rooms are in the annexe.

Main building comfort twin room with lake view - sleeps 2-3: Austrian twin beds, single sofa bed, private shower, WC and lake view. These rooms are in the main building.

Main building superior twin room with lake view and balcony - sleeps 2-3: Austrian twin beds, single sofa bed, private shower or bath, WC and balcony with lake view. These rooms are in the main building.

Main building 1 bedroom apartment with lake view - sleeps 2-5 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 3 children up to 11 years): Austrian twin beds, bunk beds, sofa bed in living room, private bath or shower, WC and lake view. These rooms are in the main building.

Main building split-level junior suite with lake view - sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 11 years): Austrian twin beds, double sofa bed, private bath or shower, WC and lake view. These rooms are split-level and are in the main building.

Annexe deluxe twin room with balcony - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private shower, WC and balcony. These rooms are in the annex.

Main building suite with lake view and balcony - sleeps 2-5: Two separate twin rooms with Austrian twin beds, sofa bed in lounge, private bath with shower, WC and balcony with lake view. These rooms are in the main building.

Main building suite with lake view and balcony - sleeps 3-5: Two separate twin rooms with Austrian twin beds, sofa bed in lounge, private bath with shower, WC and balcony with lake view. These rooms are in the main building.

Please note: The main building and the annexe wing are connected by a short underground passage. Bookings with multiple rooms of more than one type cannot be guaranteed to be on the same floor.

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