Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena, Bansko, Bulgaria

· ski-in, ski-out · opposite the main gondola · 20 minutes' walk to the resort centre · 5 minutes' walk to the ski school meeting point

The Kempinski’s on to a winner when it comes to location. The only ski-in, ski-out hotel in Bansko, it’s right opposite the gondola, so heading off to the slopes of a morning is easy-peasy. Plus, at the end of your ski day, you can swoosh right back to the boot room door.

White walls, curved windows and wooden balconies add traditional Balkan style, while inside it’s all about comfort and little touches of luxury – perfect for a relaxing stay. Speaking of relaxing, head to the Kempinski The Spa for all the zen you could wish for. Whether you take a dip in the pool, try out the snow room or head to the sauna, there’s a take-it-easy spot with your name on it. Why not round your me-time off with an energising cocktail from the vitamin bar?

When evening rolls around, the Kempinski’s well-known for the quality of its food. From fine dining by the log fire in the Come Prima restaurant to tucking into Japanese dishes in the Sushi Bar and Teppanyaki Grill or savouring themed buffets in the Gallery restaurant, your post-ski refuel’s well and truly covered. And there’s no better spot for a nightcap than the Sing Sing piano bar, with live music and an even livelier atmosphere to see you through till it’s time to hit the sack.

· indoor outdoor heated pools · fitness room · Kempinski The Spa with Finnish and herbal saunas, sanarium, laconium, infrared cabin, experience showers, aroma steam bath, snow room, indoor and outdoor hot tubs · extra charge for massages and treatments · gym · Sushi Bar and Teppanyaki Grill · Come Prima restaurant · Gallery restaurant with themed buffets ·Lobby Bar · Piano Bar Sing Sing · Vitamin Bar with healthy drinks and snacks · boot room with ski lockers and heated boot rack · hotel-run kids' club (3-12 years, 10am – 7pm) · pool table · free WiFi throughout · lift to all floors

All rooms are non-smoking and have a flatscreen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer and safe.

Deluxe twin room – sleeps 1-3: Twin beds, rollaway bed, bath, shower, WC and balcony with town view.

Deluxe double room – sleeps 1-3: King-size bed, rollaway bed, bath, shower, WC and balcony with mountain view.

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

Interconnecting rooms are available on request.

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · optional upgrade to half board with buffet evening meal taken in the Gallery restaurant · New Year’s Eve gala meal included when upgrading to half board · vegetarian and vegan options are available · gluten-free options are available on request – please let us know about any requirements when you book