Obertauern Places by Valamar, Obertauern, Austria

· 6 minutes' walk to the resort centre · 6 minutes' walk to the Zentral chairlift · opposite the ski school meeting point · 4 minutes' walk to the nursery slopes · 5 minutes' walk to the ski bus stop

If you’re after more than a simple ski stay, this is the spot for you. This eye-catching hotel’s got a blend of sleek décor and statement pieces, from neutral tones to fluffy cloud lights. And it’s just as convenient as it is cool, with only six minutes’ walk to Obertauern’s centre and the slopes too.

The real highlight here’s the long list of fab facilities – hang out around the indoor pool on comfy cushions, unwind in the sauna and hot tub, or get your blood pumping in the gym. You won’t have to go far for good après too, with live music and DJs up on the rooftop and mixologists creating colourful cocktails in the lounge bar. For a bit of friendly competition, rack up the pool balls or play a game of darts or table hockey, and the kids can have a blast in the play area and games room.

And you’re in for a treat when it comes to food. Kick things off with a full-on buffet spread, from lashings of eggs and bacon to fresh pancakes and omelettes cooked to order. If you get peckish at lunch time, you can grab a bite from the hotel’s à la carte restaurant, and you can order small plates from the bars too. The main event’s the evening meal, where you can load your plate up at the international buffet.

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· heated indoor pool · spa with sauna and hot tub · extra charge for treatments and massages · gym · rooftop bar with pool table, table football and darts · lounge bar · kids' games room · kids' play area with cartoons and kids' films every evening · buffet restaurant · à la carte restaurant · extra charge for 24-hour vending machine · boot room with ski lockers and heated boot rack (you'll need to bring your own padlock) · free WiFi · lift to all floors

All rooms are non-smoking and have a flatscreen Smart TV with English channels, hairdryer, telephone, free WiFi and safe.

Double room - sleeps 2-3: Double bed, sofa bed in bedroom, private shower and WC.

Double room - sleeps 2-4: Double bed, double sofa bed in bedroom, private shower and WC.

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · buffet evening meal with starter, soup, main and dessert options · extra charge for Christmas and New Year's Eve gala meals · vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available

Please note: If you miss an evening meal, you'll get €30 credit to use in the bars, which can be rolled over to the next day.

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