Hotel Melia Sol y Nieve, Sierra Nevada, Spain

· 1 minute's walk to the centre of the resort · 4 minutes’ walk to the Borreguiles gondola · nursery slopes and ski school meeting point are at the Borreguiles ski station, 1 minute’s walk from the top of the Al-Andalus gondola (or 2 minutes’ walk from the top of the Borreguiles gondola)

Sierra Nevada is a ski town with a laid-back, European feel – and a stay at the Melia Sol y Nieve places you right in the heart of it. Just set off the central Plaza de Pradollano, you’ve a mix of après-bars, tapas restaurants, bodegas, cafes and shops all right where you are. Your ski hire is handily located in the same building as the hotel, too. And once you’re kitted up and slope-ready, it’s little more than a stroll across the square to the lifts.Perfecto.

The hotel’s mid-century modern look makes it a swish spot, with a mix of natural materials, sleek furnishings, light-flooding windows and open-plan spaces. Its many facilities mean you’re bound to enjoy yourself off the mountain. Go from your last run of the day straight to the sunny terrace bar, where you can savour a refreshing tipple with mountain views. Score points, settle bouts and have a laugh in the arcade if you’re the games-y type. Or make a beeline for the wow-worthy YHI Spa if sinking into relaxation mode is your go-to. Whatever the leisure, it’s an après-how-you-like attitude here.

You’ll stay half board, so let loose on the colourful breakfast buffet each morning – with classic fry-up faves, Spanish breads, fresh fruits, sweet pastries and more. Then you’ll be licking your lips and getting picky again come evening, with a generous spread of delicious, globe-spanning dishes to fill your plate with. Don’t miss out on tasting the local Andalusian delicacies – the seafood, grilled meats, tasty salads and regional cakes all hit the spot.

· main hotel bar, with lounge and cafeteria · fireplace in lounge area · Chandon Bar with sun terrace and occasional live music (DJs and bands) · buffet restaurant · kids’ pool with water jets, slide and hot tub (free for kids under 12) · 2,500m² YHI Spa including a heated indoor pool with water jets, hydromassage benches and beds, waterfalls, swan-neck jets, four hot tubs, foot bath, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, cold plunge pool, flotation tank and experience showers (two free sessions per person, per stay, then at an extra charge of approx. €35 per person, per visit) · extra charge for massages and treatments · gym (extra charge for fitness classes) · games room with pool, table football and arcade games · kids’ play area, with Kidsdom Kids’ Club · boot room with ski lockers and free padlocks · ski hire shop · free WiFi throughout · lift to all floors

All rooms are non-smoking and have a flatscreen TV, stocked minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, telephone and safe.

Twin room (approx.19m²) – sleeps 1-2: Twin beds, private shower or bath and WC.

Twin room (approx.20m²) – sleeps 2-3: Twin beds, single foldaway bed, private shower or bath and WC.

Quad room (approx.22m²) – sleeps 2-4 (max 2 adults, or max 2 adults and 2 children up to 11 years): Twin beds, bunk beds, private shower or bath and WC.

Premium twin room (approx.21m²) – sleeps 2-3: Double bed or twin beds, extra single bed when booked for three, private shower or bath and WC.

Deluxe twin room (approx.19m²) – sleeps 1-2: Twin beds, private shower or bath and WC.

Deluxe twin room (approx.21m²) – sleeps 2-3: Twin beds, single foldaway bed, private shower or bath, WC and mountain view.

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

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · 3-course buffet evening meal, including a starter, main, dessert and a cheese and salad buffet · New Year’s Eve gala meal included · vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options are available on request – please let us know about any requirements when you book