Hotel MIM Baqueira, Baqueira Beret, Spain

· connected to the covered Ruda gallery with bars, shops and restaurants · 12 minutes' walk to Baqueira's centre · 6 minutes' walk to the TC Baqueira gondola · ski school meeting point and nursery slopes at the top of the TC Baqueira gondola

Part of football star Lionel Messi's hotel company, the MIM fits right in with the other modern hotels in the fashionable Ruda part of Baqueira, which feels like an exclusive resort within a resort – the hotel's connected to a covered shopping gallery filled with bars and restaurants, so you don't even have to step outside to find somewhere for a tipple and a bite to eat. Plus the nearest lift's only a minutes' walk on the other end, which makes getting up and out on the slopes each morning a piece of cake.

Things inside the hotel are just as fab as its location – warm and earthy creams give it a fresh and light feel, and a mix of different fabrics and textures add a layer of luxe. There’re plenty of squishy sofas near the fire to sink into after a day on the slopes, or you can pay a little extra for a pamper in the state-of-the-art spa facilities. We’re talking a steamy indoor pool with fancy jets and showers, as well as hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms where you can while away the hours.

Feeling hungry? Kick off each morning at the breakfast buffet and load your plate up Mediterranean-style with cold meats, cheese and pastries – or make a beeline for the eggs and bacon. And you’re in for a real treat in the evenings, with another buffet chock-full of Spanish and Catalan cuisine and all the other international classics you’d expect. If you fancy mixing it up, you can also head to one of the hotel’s two bars for a small plate or two, or pop by later for a cocktail to wrap up the day.

· Fly Snack Bar · Bajo Zero Lounge Bar · lounge area with fireplace · extra charge for spa with heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, indoor hot tub and gym · extra charge for massages and treatments · boot room with lockers and heated boot racks (padlock provided) · free WiFi · lift to all floors

All rooms are non-smoking and have a flatscreen smart TV with English channels, fridge, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, minibar, telephone, free WiFi and safe.

Twin room - sleeps 2: Double bed or twin beds, shower or bath and WC.

Triple room - sleeps 3: Double bed or twin beds, sofa bed in bedroom, shower or bath and WC.

Family room - sleeps 4: Double bed or twin beds, double sofa bed in living area, shower or bath and WC. These rooms are split over two floors.

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

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · buffet evening meal · vegetarian options are available · vegan and gluten-free options are available on request · Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala meals are included