Kesselspitze Valamar Collection Hotel, Obertauern, Austria

· ski-in, ski-out on a blue run · 1 minute's walk to the Achenrainbahn chairlift and ski school meeting point · 2 minutes' walk to the nursery slopes · 22 minutes' walk or 4 minutes' bus ride to the resort centre

With first-class facilities and luxurious décor, the Kesselspitze is the cream of the crop. It's got everything you need for a top-notch trip, and the Luerzer family who run it have made it the kind of place that'll have you dreaming of booking your next stay before you even leave. It's right on the slopes too, so you can step out the door, click in to your skis and head off.

The Kesselspitze gets alpine elegance down to a T, with exposed stone walls and grooved timber panelling for a natural, rustic finish. Add in faux fur throws, spotlights and rich navy and grey tones, and you've got a swish final look that's cosy yet stylish.

One of our fave spots is the spa, which has big floor-to-ceiling windows to bring the outside in, so you can sit back and relax as you watch the flakes fall. There's also a lounge terrace with knockout views of the snowy peaks, so stop here around lunch time for a bite or an afternoon tipple.

The food’s top-notch too, starting with a breakfast spread and show-cooked options like omelettes and pancakes whipped up by the chefs. Lunch is also a buffet affair, with soups, salads and a dish of the day to tempt. When you’re back from the slopes and feeling peckish, there are après-ski snacks to keep you going until it’s time to tuck into the 6-course evening meal. And afterwards, why not head to the lobby bar? Pull up a chair next to the big, open fireplace and chat about tomorrow's day on the mountain over your fave drink.

· Momenti restaurant · bar with fireplace · à la carte lounge terrace · sun terrace · 200m² Balance Spa with heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, outdoor hot tub and 80m² fitness room · extra charge for massages and treatments · games room with pool and table football · kids' play area · hotel-run kids' club (for children aged 3-12, 2-9pm, 6 days a week) · boot room with lockers and heated boot rack · free shuttle bus · free WiFi · lift to all floors

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

Twin room (approx. 23m²) - sleeps 2: Double bed or twin beds, private shower and WC.

Twin room (approx. 27m²) - sleeps 2-3: Double bed or twin beds, extra sofa bed when booked for three people, private shower and WC.

Suite (approx. 36m²) - sleeps 2-4: Double bed, living room with double sofa bed or two single beds, private shower and WC.

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

Minibar is filled on request.

Bed and Breakfast

Full Board

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · lunch buffet with soups, salads, pasta of the day, dish of the day and fruits · après-ski snacks including cakes, pastries, sandwiches, soup and tea and coffee · evening meal with 3 table-served courses and 3 buffet courses · vegetarian options available · vegan and gluten-free options are available on request · Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala meals available for extra charge

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