Hotel Norica, Bad Hofgastein, Austria

· in the centre of town · 8 minutes' walk to the Gasteiner Bergbahnen lift · ski bus stop outside · connected to the Alpentherme spa

In the centre of Bad Hofgastein, the Norica is a great pick if you're looking to pack in the pampering. You can use the Alpentherme Spa whenever you fancy for free – and it’s linked to the hotel by an underground tunnel, so you don’t even need to go outside to get there. Location-wise, it's an 8-minute walk to the nearest lift, or hop on the ski bus that stops outside and save the legs for the slopes instead.

Warm lighting, neutral walls and splashes of red in the furniture give this hotel a modern, elegant feel. Sit back and relax on the communal areas' plush armchairs. You can enjoy a drink from the bar, plan tomorrow's day on the slopes or look out of the Norica's big windows at the snowy scenery.

Tuck into a buffet breakfast each morning, and free snacks in the afternoons. A 4-course evening meal will round off the day – choose a starter from the buffet and pick your other courses from the menu. Before turning in, you can sit back in the bar or lounge areas, or head out to explore the local nightlife.

· bar · lounge · restaurant · free entry to the Alpentherme next door, with its indoor pool, outdoor pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub and fitness room · extra charge for massages and treatments at the Alpentherme · ski room · free WiFi · lifts to all floors

All rooms are non-smoking and have a satellite TV, telephone, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, safe, minibar and free WiFi.

Twin room - sleeps 2-4: Austrian twin beds, extra double sofa bed when booked for three or four people, private bath or shower, WC and balcony.

Suite - sleeps 2-4: Austrian twin beds, extra double sofa bed when booked for three or four people, private bath or shower, WC and balcony.

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

· buffet breakfast · daily afternoon snack · 4-course evening meal with a starter buffet · weekly themed buffets · New Year's Eve gala meal included

When you arrive in the resort, the coach isn’t able to take you right up to the entrance of the Hotel Norica, so you’ll be dropped off close by. From there, it’ll be a 2-minute walk.