Naudererhof Alpine Art and Spa Hotel, Nauders, Austria

· in the resort centre · 5 minutes' bus ride to the Bergkastelseilbahn gondola, the ski school meeting point and nursery slopes · ski bus stop outside the hotel

The Naudererhof is a swish pick right in the middle of town, with lots of top-notch facilities to fill your off-slope hours. Float across the heated rooftop pool and count the mountaintops, or head to the spa for a spell in the sauna and a snooze in the elegant relaxation room. There's table football and pool if you're in the mood for some friendly competition, and kids get their own play area with a climbing wall, ropes course and even a trampoline to put a spring in their step.

In the mornings, getting to the slopes is simple. The ski bus stops right outside the hotel, and there’s no need to cart your skis or snowboard around with you – you’ll get free use of the lockers right by the gondola station as part of your stay. And when you’re back, you’ve got Nauders’ colourful streets, cafés, and shops steps from your door.

As for food, this hotel puts regional dishes and local ingredients at the top of its menu. For breakfast, you can fill your boots with anything from eggs and bacon to pastries and pancakes. In the evenings, you'll get a taste of Austrian, Swiss and Italian flavours, with a 3-course meal that's all about blending borders.

· bar · lounge with fireplace · sun terrace · heated indoor pool · heated rooftop outdoor pool · spa with sauna and steam room · extra charge for massages and treatments · fitness room · games room with pool and table football · kids' play area with climbing wall and rope course and trampoline · boot room with lockers and heated boot rack at the hotel, and the lockers at the Bergkastelseilbahn gondola station are included too · lift to all floors · free WiFi

All rooms are non-smoking and have a flatscreen TV, telephone, safe, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers and free WiFi.

Twin room - sleeps 2-3 (max 2 adults and 1 child up to 15 years old): Austrian twin beds, extra bed when booked for three, private shower or bath and WC.

Twin room - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private shower or bath, WC and balcony.

Twin room - sleeps 2-3: Austrian twin beds, extra bed when booked for three, private shower or bath, WC and balcony.

Junior suite - sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults and 1 child up to 15 years old): Austrian twin beds, double sofa bed and single sofa bed in bedroom, private shower or bath, WC and balcony.

Suite - sleeps 4: Austrian twin beds, two single beds behind a partition, private shower or bath, WC, and balcony.

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

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

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · 3 course evening meal with soup, salad and cheese buffets (drinks not included) · early meals for children are available · options for dietary requirements are available on request for an extra charge of approx. €25 per meal · Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala meals are included

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