Hotel MIM Baqueira, Baqueira Beret, Spain

· connected to the covered Ruda gallery with bars, shops and restaurants · 12 minutes' walk to Baqueira's centre · 6 minutes' walk to the TC Baqueira gondola · ski school meeting point and nursery slopes at the top of the TC Baqueira gondola

Part of football star Lionel Messi's hotel company, the Hotel MIM fits right in with the other modern hotels in the fashionable Ruda part of Baqueira, which feels like an exclusive resort within a resort. The hotel's connected to a covered shopping gallery filled with bars and restaurants, so you don't even have to step outside to find somewhere for a tipple and a bite to eat. Plus the nearest lift's only a minutes' walk on the other end, which makes getting up and out on the slopes each morning a piece of cake.

The hotel has wow factor from the moment you walk inside – designer furniture amps up the glossy-mag looks, while a mix of different fabrics and textures adds a layer of luxe. There’re plenty of squishy sofas near the fire to sink into after a day on the slopes, or you can go for a pamper in the state-of-the-art spa facilities. We’re talking a steamy indoor pool with fancy jets and showers, as well as hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms where you can while away the hours.

Feeling hungry? Kick off each morning at the breakfast buffet and load your plate up Mediterranean-style with cold meats, cheese and pastries – or make a beeline for the eggs and bacon. And you’re in for a real treat in the evenings, with another buffet chock-full of Spanish and Catalan cuisine and all the other international classics you’d expect. If you fancy mixing it up, you can also head to one of the hotel’s two bars for a small plate or two, or pop by later for a cocktail to wrap up the day.

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· Bajo Zero Lounge Bar · lounge area with fireplace · extra charge for spa with heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, indoor hot tub and gym (one free session per person included) · extra charge for massages and treatments · hotel-run ski guiding · boot room with lockers and heated boot racks (padlock provided) · free WiFi · lift to all floors

All rooms are non-smoking and have a flatscreen smart TV with English channels, fridge, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, minibar, telephone, free WiFi, safe and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Twin room - sleeps 1-2: Double bed or twin beds, private shower or bath and WC.

Privilege triple room - sleeps 2-3: Double bed or twin beds, extra single sofa bed when booked for three, private shower or bath and WC.

Superior family room - sleeps 2-4 (max 2 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children aged up to 17 years): Double bed or twin beds, extra double sofa bed when booked for three or four, shower or bath and WC. These rooms are split over two floors.

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

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · buffet evening meal (drinks not included) · vegetarian options are available · vegan and gluten-free options are available on request · Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala meals are included · free bottle of Cava in your room on arrival