Arena Franz Ferdinand Nassfeld, Nassfeld, Austria

· in the resort centre · opposite the piste · 50m to the to the Millennium Express gondola · 50m from the ski school meeting point

This sleek, modern hotel is a cut above when it comes to facilities. Front and centre is the stylish spa, where you can swim slopeside in the pool or stretch out in the steam room. And don’t miss the Disco sauna to add a musical twist to your wellness routine. Families are covered here too, starting with a hotel-run clubs for tots and teenagers. Next up is a play area loaded with toys and games consoles. Or to take kid-friendly après to new heights, how about checking out the climbing wall?

Even with so much going on, skiing’s still the main event – and it’s super simple to get on the mountain. Just grab your gear from the ski locker in your room then walk a few steps to the nearest gondola.

A day on the slopes definitely works up an appetite. And with evening meals served buffet style, you can fill up on as much as you fancy here. Plus, with Italy just over the border, you can look forward to lots of first-class pizza and pasta, as well as the classic Austrian soups and stews.

· bar and lounge · sun terrace · linked indoor and outdoor pools · spa with two saunas and steam room · pool table and table tennis · 140m² indoor playground · climbing and boulder walls · hotel-run kids' and teens' clubs · ski lockers and boot racks in each bedroom · free WiFi · 24 hour reception · 2 lifts

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · buffet-style evening meals · Christmas and New Year's Eve gala dinners included

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

All rooms are non-smoking and have a flatscreen satellite TV with UK channels, free WiFi, safe, hairdryer, and ski storage and heated boot racks in the room.

Double room (approx. 20m²) - sleeps 1-2: Queen bed, private shower and WC.

Larger double room (approx. 24m²) - sleeps 2: Queen bed, private shower and WC.

Family room (approx. 29m²) - sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 13 years): Queen bed, extra double sofa bed when booked for three or four, private shower and WC.

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