Alpin-Hotel Schrofenblick - Mayrhofen Burgstall, Mayrhofen Ski Area, Austria

• In Burgstall - the neighbouring village to Mayrhofen • 15 minute walk to Horberger gondola for access to Penken ski area • 22 minute walk to centre of Mayrhofen • 25-30 minute walk to Penken gondola • ski bus stops outside

The Alpin-Hotel Schrofenblick retains much of the old style Alpine charm you'd expect in a typically Austrian hotel with plenty of wooden fixtures and furnishings and elegant upholstery - all with a modern finish. The rooms are spacious and very comfy.

Run by the friendly Eberl family, the Alpin-Hotel Schrofenblick is a great find, just beyond the outskirts of Mayrhofen, in the small hamlet of Burgstall. To head into Mayrhofen you have the choice of a 30 minute stroll along the River Ziller, a short bus ride - which is free on the ski bus during the day or taxi which costs around €10. For skiing, you can choose again to head into Mayrhofen or instead go to the queue-free Horberger gondola, around 15 minutes by foot (and also on the ski bus route), which quickly transports you up into the Penken ski area. Also there is the red Skiroute Penken 1 that runs all the way back down to the Horberger base station, so if conditions are good you can have a challenging home run instead of riding down on the gondola.

The Schrofenblick has pretty much everything you will need while away. There's a lovely little wellness area complete with saunas, steam baths and relaxation areas. The hotel's friendly bar area is a great place to kick back in the evenings and share your daily ski stories. Food is also very highly regarded at the Schrofenblick. Breakfast time features a range of cold meats, breads and cheeses along with hot egg dishes. cereals, fruits, teas, coffee and juices. Evening meals make the most of fresh local produce - reinventing Austrian classics and international favourites - spread over five courses.

Bergstall is overall a fairly sleepy village, so if you are looking to party every night you might prefer the bright lights of Mayrhofen itself, but if a good night's sleep prior to a good day's skiing is more to your taste this should fit the bill nicely.

• wellness area with Finnish sauna, saunarium, steam bath and relaxation room • extra charge for massage and solarium • fitness room with treadmill and weights • games room with table tennis and extra charge for fußball and pool • bar and lounge • weekly live music • stube • ski storage room with heated boot dryers • free WiFi

for 2 people on half board sharing a 22m² room with Austrian twin beds, private shower, WC and balcony. Some rooms sleep up to 2 adults and 1 child up to 12 year inclusive with extra sofa bed. All bedrooms have hairdryer, satellite TV, free WiFi, bathrobes, slippers and balcony.

• continental buffet breakfast with selection of hot egg dishes • 5 course evening meals with choice of main course or themed buffet • daily salad buffet • early meals for children available on request