Hotel Saalbacher Hof, Saalbach, Austria

· central location · 1-2 minutes' walk to the three main lifts · 2 minutes' walk to the ski school meeting point

Fab facilities and friendly, down-to-earth Austrian hospitality – it’s not hard to see why the Hotel Saalbacher Hof is a standout stay. You’re also moments from all the action in the resort centre, and most importantly, it's just a couple of minutes’ walk to the lifts.

Whether you prefer bar time or spa time after skiing, it’s all at your fingertips here. Join the fun on the terrace, where there are daily DJ sets to get everyone in a party mood. Then after hours, follow the action down to the Castello nightclub and rock the night away dancing to the house band. Time to unwind? The rooftop spa will hit the spot with its saunas, steam room and indoor pool that comes complete with a rocky waterfall.

Décor-wise, it’s a case of modern meets traditional, with a mix of rooms decked out in bright colours and others which are more rustic. And to round things off, there’s a menu of top-notch food to look forward to. At breakfast, you can order eggs just the way you like them or fuel up on bowls of homemade muesli. And at dinner time, the Five-Elements restaurant pulls out all the stops serving 5-courses of classic local dishes.

· winter garden · Five-Elements restaurant · traditional tavern bar · Castello après bar and nightclub · Soul House après bar (1 minute's walk away) · weekly dance evening with live music · lobby with fireplace · conservatory cafè with bar · non-smoking dining room · spa with indoor pool with waterfall, massage jets and floor bubbles, Finnish and bio saunas , steam room with colour therapy, hot tub and relaxation room with waterbed · extra charge for massages and treatments · tea bar and water all day in the spa · weekly ski day with a qualified instructor, green smoothie workshop and history walk with the owners · cooking classes · children's playroom with toys · free WiFi · 94 rooms · lift to all floors

All rooms have a cable TV, hairdryer, safe and WiFi.

Twin room (approx. 25m²) - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private bath or shower and WC.

Small twin room (approx. 15-22m²) - sleeps 2: Queen bed, private shower and WC.

Superior twin room(approx.30-35m²) - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private bath, shower and WC.

Deluxe twin room (approx. 40m²) - sleeps 2-4 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 12 years): Split king bed, extra double sofa bed when booked for three or four, walk-in wardrobe, minibar, tea and coffee facilities, private shower, WC and balcony.

Junior suite (approx. 35-40m²) - sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults or 3 adults and 1 child up to 14 years): Austrian twin beds, extra single sofa bed and single foldaway bed when booked for three or four, private bath, shower and WC.

Austrian twin beds: One large bed frame containing two single mattresses, each with their own bedding.

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast (until 10.30am) · 5-course evening meal with a choice of all courses, and daily salad and starter or dessert buffets · Christmas and New Year gala dinners

Many Austrian hotels do not serve free tap water with meals.