Hotel Austria, Obergurgl, Austria

· 2 minutes' walk over the road to the Blue 6 run · 8 minutes' walk to the Rosskarbahn gondola and the Hohe Mut 1 gondola · quiet location on a hill, 5 minutes' walk down to the main street · 3 minutes' walk to the ski bus stop · ice skating rink opposite the hotel · 15 minutes' walk to the ski school meeting point

One of Obergurgl’s top hotels, the Austria has everything you’d want from a ski stay. It’s moments to the nearest piste, and the food and facilities are first-class. Then there’s the excellent family-run service, with friendly, local staff that’ll make you feel at home from the moment you arrive.

The hotel itself has plenty of authentic Austrian charm, with panelled walls and chandeliers in the dining room adding a dash of style to the classic alpine look. The bedrooms in the main building have the same look and feel as the rest of the hotel, and in the connected annexe you've got a choice of more simply decorated rooms.

There’s no shortage of things to do here too. Families will love the games room, with its pool table and arcade games – and there’s even free childcare available, so you can enjoy a leisurely après while the kids are having fun. Or for some pampering, stroll over to the linked sister hotel – The Bellevue – to warm up in the sauna or soak up the views in the panoramic outdoor pool. And you could stop off at the nearby après bar on the way back.

Hungry? Mealtimes here are another highlight. There’s a varied menu each night, with traditional Tyrolean specialities and international dishes all on the menu.

· bar and lounge · heated outdoor pool with panoramic views · indoor pool · spa with sauna, bio sauna, salt steam bath, steam room, two hot tubs and relaxation room with waterbeds · extra charge for salt grotto and massages · fitness room · large games room · hotel-run kids' club · free WiFi · lift to all floors · 40 rooms

Please note
Some facilities are located in the sister Hotel Belleuve, which is connected by an underground passage.

All rooms have a satellite TV, radio, safe (deposit required) and hairdryer.

Small twin room (Residenz annexe ) - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private shower and WC.

Twin room (main building ) - sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 13 years): Austrian twin beds, extra double sofa bed when booked for three or four, private bath or shower and WC.

1 bedroom apartment (Residenz annexe)- sleeps 2-4: Austrian twins, separate lounge area with double sofa bed, private bath and WC.

Single room (Residenz annexe)- sleeps 1: Single bed, private shower and WC.

Residenz annexe
Small rooms, single rooms and type C apartments are all located in the Residenz annexe. The Residenz building is across the road and is also connected by underground passage to the Hotel Austria.

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

Half Board

· welcome drink · hot and cold buffet breakfast · afternoon sweet and savoury snack buffet (3.30-5pm) · 5-course evening meal with a choice of main course and daily salad buffet · weekly starter buffet · weekly farmers' buffet and gala dinner · occasional international themed buffets · Christmas and New Year's Eve gala dinners included

Please note
Smart casual dress required for dinner – no trainers or tracksuits please.

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

When you arrive in the resort, the coach isn’t able to take you right up to the entrance of the Hotel Austria, so you’ll be dropped off close by. From there, a smaller vehicle will pick you up and take you the rest of the way.