Hotel Österreichischerhof, Bad Hofgastein, Austria

· central location · 6-7 minutes' walk to Schlossalm lift · ski bus stop outside · 10 minutes’ walk to the ski school meeting point

There's something a bit special about the Österreichischerhof – not surprising given that it's one of the Gastein Valley's most popular hotels. It's run by husband and wife duo –Felix and Leda – who really are wonderful hosts, and have invested a lot of time and attention into every detail to ensure your stay is a memorable one. And this is all supported by a great team both front of house and behind the scenes.

The Österreichischerhof is jam-packed with Austrian tradition and style, but with a modern and fresh finish, the hotel is made up of three buildings all connected by underground walkway. The rooms are comfortable and bright, and excellent value for such a central location. Food is also high on the agenda here – expect carefully created dishes combining influences from the local Salzburger region, right across Europe and beyond.

The excellent Celtic Spa is a definite plus point here. Try out the range of saunas, steam rooms and the soothing 32°C thermal swimming pool. Or pay extra for a massage or treatment in the Celtic Vital. And just in case that isn't enough spa for you, the hotel is also connected to the resort's stunning Alpentherme Spa complex – and you get free entry included with your stay here.

· free WiFi · bar · small lounge with open fire · café · 32°C thermal indoor pool· Celtic Spa with Finnish sauna, bio sauna, steam room, infrared cabin and relaxation area · separate family sauna · extra charge for spa beauty treatments and massages · extra charge for bathrobe hire · free entrance to the public Alpentherme Gastein spa, connected to the hotel via an underground passage · table tennis · lift to all floors · fully non-smoking throughout

Please note: Sport World at the Alpentherme spa complex is not included with free entry.

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · 4-course evening meals with a choice of main course and daily salad buffet · Christmas and New Year's Eve gala dinners included

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

All rooms are non-smoking and have a hairdryer, safe and satellite TV.

Single room - sleeps 1: Single bed, private shower and WC.

Superior twin room - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private shower and WC.

Twin room with balcony - sleeps 2-3 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child aged 12 years and under): Austrian twin beds, extra single sofa bed when booked for three, private shower, WC and balcony. These rooms face towards the neighbouring buildings.

Junior suite - sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults and up to 2 children aged 12 years and under ): Austrian twin beds, separate room with double sofa bed, private shower and WC.

Please note : The Hotel Õsterreichischerhof consists of three buildings connected by a walkway – rooms may be allocated in all buildings and all customers have full access to all facilities.

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

When you arrive in the resort, the coach isn’t able to take you right up to the entrance of the Hotel Österreichischerhof, so you’ll be dropped off close by. From there, a smaller vehicle will pick you up and take you the rest of the way.