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.

Looks-wise, it’s fresh and bright from floor to ceiling, with splashes of green and stencilled mountain patterns on the walls in the rooms. Downstairs, the bar ups the ante adding purple mood lighting and bold plant themed designs to the mix. And big windows keep the snowy slopes on show in the Five-Elements restaurant, where you’ll tuck into five courses of classic local dishes each evening.

· 2020 Bar & Lounge · Five-Elements restaurant · traditional tavern bar · Castello après bar and nightclub · Soul House après bar (1 minute's walk away) · lobby with fireplace · conservatory café 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 free WiFi.

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

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

Deluxe twin room with balcony (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-making 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.

Cots are available to hire for approx. €12 per night, payable locally.

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's Eve gala meals are included

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