Valtur Cervinia Cristallo Ski Resort 4 Star, Cervinia, Italy

· 7 minutes’ walk to the Cielo Alto chairlift · 15-20 minutes' walk down a steep hill to the resort centre and the Plan Maison gondola and cable car · ski school meeting point at the top of the gondola and cable car · free hotel-run shuttle to the lifts (extra charge for shuttle to the resort centre)

This isn’t your standard 4-star stay – it’s actually part of the all-singing, all-dancing Valtur Cervinia Cristallo Ski Resort 5 Star. This means you'll get a fab line-up of extras, from a swish pool to play areas for the kids, without busting the bank.

Rooms are in an annexe building that’s linked to the main hotel by a corridor, so you can pad between the two without going outside. Décor-wise, it’s a case of modern meets traditional. Some of the bedrooms are done up with an on-trend pastel colour scheme while others have that classic alpine look.

Days here start with a buffet spread, where you’ve got all your breakfast favourites, from cereal and pastries to eggs and bacon. Next, it's off to the slopes, and the hotel shuttle will get you there in moments. Post-piste, stretch out the legs with a swim, or dial up the luxury and pay a little extra for a spell in the 5-star spa area. Then to cap things off, you’ll tuck in a 4-course buffet of Italian specialities and international classics.

· Gargantua buffet restaurant · The Theatre Bistrot bar · The Fire Place bar · Cervino terrace · live music · free WiFi · indoor pool with separate kids' section (open 10am – 8pm. Approx. €3 for pool towels. Swimming hats and flip-flops must be worn and can be bought at the hotel) · extra charge for spa with sauna, bio sauna, steam room, sensory showers, salt room and hot tub (over 16s only, open 10am – 8pm) · extra charge for massages and treatments · fitness room (open 8am – 7.30pm) · games room and kids’ play area · video games room · hotel-run childcare for kids aged 3-17 years (lunch not included) · hotel-run shuttle to and from the main gondola (from 8.30am – 5pm. Extra charge for shuttle service to the resort centre) · boot room with lockers · extra charge for laundry facilities · lift to all floors

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

Double room – sleeps 1-2: Double bed or twin beds, private shower and WC. Twin beds can be requested at the time of booking, but cannot be confirmed prior to travel, and may not be allocated by the hotel. This room is in the annexe building.

Double room – sleeps 1-3: Double bed, extra single bed in bedroom, private shower and WC. This room is in the annexe building.

Superior double room – sleeps 2-3: Double bedroom, double bed, private shower and WC. This room is in the annexe building.

Family room – sleeps 2-4: Double bed, two extra beds in bedroom, private shower and WC. This room is in the annexe building.

Cots are available to hire for approx. €15 per night, payable locally.

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast (7-10am) · 4-course buffet evening meal with vegan and gluten-free options (7-10pm) · afternoon snacks available (4.30-5.30pm) · New Year’s Eve gala meal and drinks included · children’s menu and family area with highchairs