Haus Gurgl, Obergurgl, Austria

· 6 minutes' walk to the resort centre · 5 minutes' walk to the Festkoglbahn gondola · Wiesenlift drag lift, nursery slopes and ski kindergarten are directly behind the hotel · ski bus stop outside · 2 minutes' walk to the ski school meeting point

Haus Gurgl takes all the best bits of a traditional Austrian stay – like fantastic food and personal service – and adds a contemporary twist. The location couldn’t be better either. The nursery slopes, ski school meeting point and nearest lift are just moments from the boot room door.

Things are bright and modern from the moment you step inside. There’s lots of light-coloured wood and stone throughout, with little touches like a feature wall with flame effects in the lounge to add that up-to-date flare. Head upstairs and the theme continues in the bedrooms – picture white walls, coloured carpets and bold prints on the cushions and curtains.

After a big day on the mountain, the hotel spa is just the ticket. Warm up in the Finnish and herbal saunas, or splash out on a massage for some extra indulgence. Once you’re feeling refreshed, pop down to the bar and sip an aperitif before heading in for dinner. The chefs set the bar high with varied dishes that mix regional and international flavours, with everything from tender stews to seafood seasoned with local herbs on the menu.

· 300m² Verwall Glacier Spa with Finnish sauna, herbal sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, Kneipp showers and relaxation room · extra charge for massages and beauty treatments · dining room · bar and lounge · ski room with heated boot rack · sports and ski hire shop · limited free WiFi · 34 rooms · lift to 4th floor

All rooms have a flatscreen cable TV, hairdryer and safe.

Twin room (original wing) (approx. 25m²)- sleeps 1-2: Austrian twin beds, private shower, WC and balcony.

Twin room (original wing) (approx. 28m²)- sleeps 1-3: North-facing room with Austrian twin beds, extra single sofa bed when booked for three, private shower and WC.

Family room (original wing) (approx. 30m²)- sleeps 1-4 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 11 years): North-facing room with Austrian twin beds, extra double sofa bed when booked for three or four, private shower, WC and balcony.

Superior twin room (new wing) (approx. 42m²)- sleeps 1-4 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 11 years ): South-facing room with Austrian twin beds, extra single bed and single roll-out bed (suitable for a child only) when booked for three or four, private shower, private bath, WC, and balcony.

Twin room (eaves)- sleeps 1-2: Austrian twin beds, private shower, WC and balcony. This room is in the eaves.

Family suite (approx. 55m²) - sleeps 4-5 (max 4 adults or 4 adults and 1 child up to 11 years): Two sets of Austrian twin beds, extra single sofa bed when booked for five, private shower, private bath, WC and balcony.

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

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · 3-course evening meal with a choice of main course and a daily salad, soup and dessert buffet · Christmas Day and New Year's Eve gala dinners included

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