Hotel Fischer, St. Johann, Austria

· central location · 1 minute's walk to the ski bus stop · 8 minutes' walk to the St Johann gondola

You can’t get more central than Hotel Fischer – it’s a few steps away from St Johann’s traditional square, and as for hitting the slopes, the main gondola’s a short stroll away. But our fave thing about the Fischer? You’ll get some great extra perks, like daily entry to the Panoramabad public pool, and free ski storage at the Park Hotel, just metres away from the lifts.

From the outside, this place has an authentic look, with dark wooden balconies and window frames. Step inside, and there’s a mix of modern and traditional Austrian alpine styles. When the lifts close at the end of the day, head to Michi’s, the Fischer’s very own bar, for an après-ski drink. Or take the kids to the playroom, it’s packed with toys, so the little ones are sorted.

And it’s tasty Austrian dishes galore in the restaurant. You’ll get a hot and cold buffet breakfast every morning, and a 4-course evening meal on six of seven nights. There’s no evening meal on Thursdays, so you can head out into town and make the most of the local restaurants.

· free WiFi · Michi's bar with Sky sports channels · lounge · sauna and infrared cabin · extra charge for massages · free daily entrance to the Panoramabad public swimming pool complex · children's playroom with toys and cinema · 35 rooms · lift to all floors · free ski storage at the Hotel Park, close to the main gondola

All rooms are non-smoking and have a cable TV, safe and hairdryer.

Small twin room- sleeps 1-2: Austrian twin beds, private shower and WC.

Twin room- sleeps 1-3 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child up to 12 years): Austrian twin beds, extra sofa bed when booked for three, private bath or shower, WC and balcony.

Twin room - sleeps 1-3 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child up to 12 years): Austrian twin beds, extra single sofa bed when booked for three, private shower and WC.

Single room- sleeps 1: Single bed, private shower, WC and balcony.

Twin room - sleeps 1-4 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 12 years): Austrian twin beds, extra double sofa bed when booked for three or four, private shower and WC.

Twin room- sleeps 1-3 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child up to 12 years): Austrian twin beds, extra single sofa bed when booked for three, private shower and WC.

Superior twin room- sleeps 1-4 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 12 years): Austrian twin beds, extra double sofa bed when booked for three or four, private shower and WC.

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

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

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · 4-course evening meal with a choice of main course and daily salad buffet served 6 nights per week (not including Thursday) · weekly international buffet · 5-course Christmas Eve gala dinner and 6-course New Year's Eve gala dinner included