Hotel Montané, Arinsal, Andorra

· in the resort centre · opposite the Arinsal gondola · 6 minutes' gondola ride to the ski school meeting point and nursery slopes · ski bus stop outside

It’d be hard to find a better spot in Arinsal than this – the Montané’s opposite the main gondola. Just grab your gear from the boot room each morning and you’ll be swooshing down the slopes in a matter of minutes. As for the hotel itself, it’s all about the service. Each afternoon, you’ve got tasty cakes, coffee and mulled wine to tempt you, and later on, the friendly bar are on hand to whip up your fave after-dinner tipple.

Things look bright and cheery from the moment you step inside – paintings add splashes of colour in the dining room and a wood stove burns in the lounge. The bedrooms are simply furnished, with throws and rugs that add a snug feel. And as an extra perk, they all they all have either a balcony or terrace too.

It’s top marks when it comes to mealtimes as well. A hot and cold buffet spread sets you up for the ski day each morning. Then in the evening, sit down to varied 3-course dinners made from local, seasonal ingredients. There’s even a special children’s menu if you’re staying with little ones.

· restaurant · bar · lounge with wood-burning stove · boot room with extra charge of approx. €20 per week for ski lockers · extra charge for laundry services · two lifts to all floors

All rooms are non-smoking and have a satellite TV, free WiFi, telephone, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.

Twin room with balcony or terrace – sleeps 1-2: Twin beds, private bath with shower, WC and balcony or terrace.

Triple room with balcony or terrace – sleeps 2-3: Twin beds, single bed when booked for three, private bath with shower, WC and balcony or terrace.

Quad room with balcony or terrace – sleeps 2-4: Double bed or twin beds, bunk beds when booked for four, private bath woth shower, WC and balcony or terrace.

Cots available to hire for approx. €6 per night, payable locally.

Half Board

· hot and cold breakfast buffet · coffee and cakes available in the reception · free mulled wine every afternoon (4-6pm) · 3-course table-service evening meal with wine included (tables must be reserved at reception in advance) · separate children’s menu