Hotel Taj-I Mah, Arc 2000, Les Arcs, France

· ski-in, ski-out · next to the cabriolet lift · 1 minute's walk to the resort centre · 1 minute's walk to the ski school meeting point

The Taj-I Mah is the crème de la crème in Arc 2000, its name a nod to a diamond in the Iranian Crown Jewels collection, and translates to ‘Crown of the Moon’. And with a 5-star rating, the hotel is the perfect blend of luxury and comfort, with soft furnishings and impressive modern art. There's huge windows everywhere letting in loads of natural light and mountain views. And the best bit? The hotel is right on the slopes, next to the cabriolet lift and just a minute's walk from the resort centre.

The facilities match the top-notch status too. The swish wellness area has a large indoor pool as well as a sauna, steam room, hot tub, salt wall, experience showers and relaxation area. Plus there’s a team of beauticians on hand to help you relax and unwind with spa treatments or massages. And there's stuff for kids too, like a playroom, special kids’ menus in the restaurants and bar, babysitting service and even a baby pack you can book, with everything you need for the little ones.

Mealtimes are definitely memorable here. There are two restaurants to choose from – the casual L'Atelier d'Eric, which serves tasty home cooking and has a cosy atmosphere, or the gourmet Le Diamant Noir, run by Michelin-starred chef Eric Samson. It also has an outdoor terrace, with panoramic views of the resort and slopes. At the end of the day, you can sit back in the lounge bar and enjoy a couple of drinks and some live music.

· indoor pool · wellness areas with sauna, steam room, hot tub, salt wall, experience showers and relaxation zone · extra charge for treatments and massages · use of the fitness centre at La Source des Arcs Residence (20m away) · Le Diamant Noir restaurant · L'Atelier restaurant · 24-hour room service · lounge bar with fireplace · south-facing panoramic terrace · live music · extra charge for baby pack with cot, sleeping bag, bath, bath thermometer, changing mat and bottle warmer · pushchairs are available from reception · extra charge for babysitting on request · ski shop · ski room · 24-hour reception and concierge · free WiFi throughout · 48 rooms

All rooms have a flatscreen TV, free WiFi (or extra charge for high-speed WiFi), safe, hairdryer, minibar and coffee maker.

Twin/double room (24m²) - sleeps 2: Twin beds or double bed, private bath, WC and balcony with views over the village.

Twin/double room(24m²)- sleeps 2: Twin beds or double bed, private bath, WC and south-facing balcony with panoramic views.

Superior twin/double room (29m²)- sleeps 2-3: Twin beds or double bed, extra single bed, private bath, shower, WC and balcony with views over the village.

Superior twin/double room(29m²)- sleeps 2-3: Twin beds or double bed, extra single bed, private bath, shower, WC and south-facing balcony with panoramic views.

Family room(52m²)- sleeps 4: Two pairs of twin beds or two double beds, private bath, shower, WC and south-facing balcony with mountain views.

Cots are available to hire for approx. €20 per night, payable locally. This also includes a sleeping bag, baby bath, bath thermometer, changing mat and bottle warmer.

Half Board

· buffet breakfast · afternoon snack for children · evening meal taken in either L'Ateleir d'Eric restaurant or Le Diamant Noir restaurant, from the half-board menu (extra charge for à la carte menu) · childrens' menu · Christmas and New Year's Eve gala dinners included

When you arrive in the resort, the coach isn’t able to take you right up to the entrance of the Hotel Taj-I Mah, so you’ll be dropped off close by. From there, it’ll be a 7-minute walk.