Hotel Alpenrose, Arabba, Italy

· ski-in, ski-out on a blue slope · 6 minutes' walk to the resort centre · 5 minutes' walk to the Portavescovo gondola · 3 minutes’ walk to the nursery slopes and ski school meeting point · 3 minutes’ walk to the ski bus stop

Hotel Alpenrose hits all the right notes, starting with the location. You’re right on the Burz blue run, so you can step outside, click in and swoosh down to the lifts, then slide back to the hotel when you’re done.

The perks keep coming post-piste too. For some off-slope zen you’ve got the spa with its sauna, steam room and tempting massage menu. The hotel adds music to the mix twice a week hosting live bands. And it’s game on for little ones, with a kids’ club and games room where they can enjoy some après playtime.

The hotel itself is just how you’d picture an alpine stay, from the painted shutters to the carved wooden eaves. The pine-panelled bar and dining room keep the theme going inside, while upstairs, bedrooms with balconies mean you can start each day with a view of the snowy scenery.

As for meals, days begin buffet-style, so you can fill up on whatever you fancy from the hot and cold spread. Then later on, take a seat for 4-course dinners where you’ll be served a taste of local Ladin cooking – a mashup of Austrian and Italian dishes, it’s the perfect fuel for skiing.

· bar and lounge with fireplace (2-12pm) · sun terrace · twice weekly live music (9-11.30pm) · Alpen Beauty spa with sauna, steam room and relaxation area (over 14s only. 3.30-6.30pm) · extra charge for massages and treatments · kids’ playroom (4.30-10pm) · hotel-run kids’ club for ages 3-11 years (Sunday-Friday, 4.30-10pm) · boot room with heated boot racks · free WiFi · lift to all floors

All rooms are non-smoking and come with a Smart TV, stocked minibar, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.

Double room – sleeps 2: Twin beds, private shower, WC and balcony.

Junior suite – sleeps 2-4: Double bed, double sofa bed, private shower or bath, WC and balcony.

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

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · 4-course evening meals · vegetarian, vegan and gluten options available on request · Christmas and New Year’s Eve gala meals included

Please note: Smart dress is required for gala meals.