Sonnenhotel Zum Stern, Bad Hofgastein, Austria

· 30 minutes’ walk to the centre of the resort · 20 minutes’ walk to the Schlossalmbahn Gondola · ski bus stop outside · 15-minute bus ride to the nursery slopes

A peaceful pick, packed with traditional Austrian charm – that’s the Sonnenhotel to a T. There’s lots of natural wood from the restaurant to the bedrooms, which each come with a balcony to make the most of those winter-wonderland views.

When it’s time to sink your skis into the snow, you can hop straight on the free bus to get to the Schlossalmbahn gondola or Angertal nursery slopes in around 15 minutes. And as for those off-slope hours, it’s all about relaxing and unwinding. Chit chat over drinks and play a game of pool in the bar, or slow things down with a swim, sauna and hot-tub soak in the hotel’s Sternenreich Spa.

Another highlight here is the food. Kicking things off you’ve got a buffet breakfast with all the trimmings, including made-to-order pancakes. Then moving on to the evening meal, it’s all about local specialities from the Salzburgerland region. We’re talking three courses’ worth of things like stew, schnitzel and strudel – just the ticket after a day on the mountain.

· bar and lounge · sun terrace · heated indoor pool · Sternenreich Spa with sauna, steam room and hot tub (3-8pm) · extra charge for massages · fitness room · pool · darts · kids’ play area · boot room · free WiFi throughout · lift to all floors

All rooms are non-smoking and have a TV with English channels, stocked minibar, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, telephone and a safe.

Twin rooms (approx. 25m²) – sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults and 1 child up to 11 years): Austrian twin beds, double sofa bed, private shower, WC and balcony.

Twin rooms (approx. 35m²) – sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults and 1 child up to 11 years): Austrian twin beds, double sofa bed, private shower, 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.

Interconnecting rooms are available on request.

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · après snacks (3-5pm) · 3-course evening meal · vegetarian options are available · vegan and gluten-free options are available on request – please let us know about any requirements when you book · Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve gala meals are included