Hotel Relais des Alpes, Sauze d'Oulx, Italy

· in the centre of Sauze d'Oulx, on the edge of the main piazza · 5 minutes' walk to the Clotes chairlift · 10 minutes’ walk to the Sportinia chairlift · access to the ski school meeting via the Sportinia chairlift

A wee stroll from the Clotes chairlift, Hotel Relais des Alpes ticks the box for ski convenience. Plus, if you don’t fancy the 5-minute stroll, you’ve the option of paying a little extra to hop on the ski bus that stops right outside. You can tick off après convenience too – not only is the resort’s centre just around the corner, but you don’t even need to leave the hotel to go to the pub. The Queen’s Lounge is the place for a post-piste pint – you’ve never had a local quite as local as this.

Looks-wise, things are quite traditional here. Tiled floors, wooden fittings and a vintage colour scheme complete the classic Italian aesthetic and up the cosiness tenfold. When you’ve kicked off your ski boots for the day though, true toastiness can be found in the hotel’s spa – there’s an extra charge here, but you’ll get a week’s pass to relaxing in the sauna and hot tub.

It's not all about making a beeline for racking up at the pool table with a pint though. In addition to a warm, welcoming pub, the hotel’s also home to a traditional alpine restaurant. You’ll kick off your mornings here with buffet breakfasts and refuel in the evenings on local delicacies – the hotel’s wines and homemade desserts are especially worth looking out for.

· The Queen's Lounge pub with pool table, music and big screen satellite TV showing major sporting events · TV room with English-speaking channels · restaurant · extra charge for spa with sauna and hot tub (€10 per person per week, includes bathrobe and slippers) · extra charge for massages · free WiFi · lift

All rooms have a satellite TV, telephone, safe, tea and coffee making facilities and hairdryer.

Twin room - sleeps 1-2: Twin beds, private shower and WC.

Twin room - sleeps 2-3: Twin beds, single bed when booked for three people, private shower and WC.

Twin room - sleeps 2-4: Twin beds, two single beds when booked for four people, private shower and WC.

Family room - sleeps 3-4: Twin beds, two single beds when booked for three or four people, private shower and WC.

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

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · afternoon tea and coffee (5-6pm) · 4-course buffet evening meal with a choice of menu, and salad and dessert buffets · Christmas and New Year's Eve gala dinner included

When you arrive in the resort, the coach isn’t able to take you right up to the entrance of the Hotel Relais des Alpes, so you’ll be dropped off close by. From there, your luggage will be transported for you, and you’ll have a 5-minute walk.