Hotel BLÜ, Bad Hofgastein, Austria

· central location · 7-8 minutes' walk to the Schlossalm lift · 1 minute's walk to the ski bus stop · 15 minutes’ walk to the ski school meeting point

Formerly known as the Hotel Salzburgerhof, the Hotel Blü has a colourful, modern look throughout – from the open-plan bar and lounge to the bright bedrooms, with light wood furniture and bold artwork. It's right in the heart of Bad Hofgastein’s pedestrianised centre, a 7-minute walk from the Schlossalm lifts. And if you don’t fancy walking in your ski boots, hop on the free ski bus that stops outside the hotel.

In the afternoons, head to the BLÜ-bar for some laid-back après. Or if you want to relax and unwind, the rooftop HimmelBLÜ wellness area has you covered – warm up in the sauna, stretch out your ski muscles with a spot of yoga or wander through HimmelBLÜ winter garden.

You can fuel up for the day with a hot and cold buffet breakfast. And in the evening, head to the hotel restaurant to enjoy regional delicacies and international classics. Add in top-notch Austrian hospitality, and it’s easy to see why this is one of Bad Hofgastein’s most popular hotels.

Just so you know, some of the photos shown here are artist’s impressions, so the actual look of the hotel may differ slightly.

· free WiFi · ski room · lounge with drinks service · à la carte restaurant · library · non-smoking · lift to all floors

All rooms have a satellite TV, free WiFi, hairdryer and safe.

Twin room - sleeps 2: Small Austrian twin beds (160cm wide), private bath or shower and WC. This room is in the Stammhaus wing.

Superior twin room - sleeps 2-3: Austrian twin beds, single sofa bed, private bath or shower and WC. This room is in the Stammhaus wing.

Single room - sleeps 1: Single bed, private bath or shower, WC and balcony. This room is in the Stammhaus wing.

Superior twin room - sleeps 2: Twin beds, private shower, WC and balcony. This room is in the Baumhaus wing.

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

Please note: There are two wings in the hotel – the Baumhaus and the Stammhaus. Rooms in the Baumhaus wing have a more modern décor than rooms in the Stammhaus wing.

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · 3-course evening meal with a choice of main course · Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala meals included

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 BLÜ, so you’ll be dropped off close by. From there, it'll be a 5-minute walk.