Tirol Lodge, Ellmau, Austria

· ski-in, ski-out · less than 1 minute's walk to the Hartkaiser gondola · less than 1 minute's walk to the ski bus stop · 10 minutes' walk to the resort centre

Longing for a ski holiday that’s all about the skiing? Then head to the Tirol Lodge next season. This is a brand new hotel for Winter 18/19, with four wings, contemporary décor and an excellent location.

It’s got ski-in, ski-out access, at the bottom of the Hartkasier gondola, and is around 10 minutes' walk from the resort centre.

The rooms are simple but high-quality, with pine-clad walls and furniture and neutral colours. Even better, they’ve got high-speed WiFi and Netflix access.

Relaxation is key here, too – take some time out in the panoramic sauna and relaxation area, or go for a dip in the heated outdoor pool. The heart of the hotel is the lobby lounge, which has a bar and cosy fireplace.

When it comes to breakfast, you can choose to eat in the Restaurant Talkasier close by, or head to the Restaurant Bergkaiser at the top of the Hartkaiser gondola. The onsite snack bar is handy for a pick-me-up, too.

· heated outdoor pool · panoramic sauna · relaxation area · lobby bar and lounge · sun terrace · Restaurant Talkaiser (50m away) · Restaurant Bergkaiser (at the top of the Hartkaiser gondola) · snack bar · ski room with lockers and heated boot rack · free WiFi ·4 lifts to all floors (1 in each wing) · 171 rooms

All rooms have a flatscreen TV with UK channels and Netflix, free WiFi and safe.

Twin room (approx 22m²) - sleeps 1-2: Austrian twin beds, private shower, WC and balcony.

Junior suite (approx 32m²) - sleeps 1-4 (max 3 adults): Austrian twin beds, double sofa bed, private shower and WC.

Austrian twin beds
Austrian twin beds are very common in Central Europe. They’re simply one large bed frame containing two single mattresses, both with separate duvets and linen sets, that cannot be separated. Separate twin beds are less common and can often be head to head beds, rather than side by side, if they are available.

· hot and cold buffet breakfast (taken in either the Restaurant Talkaiser, 50m from the hotel, or in the Restaurant Bergkaiser, at the top of the Hartkaiser gondola)

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