Haus Gurgl ****Skihotel, Obergurgl, Austria

· Wiesenlift drag lift, nursery slopes and ski kindergarten are directly behind the hotel · ski bus stop outside · 2 minutes' walk to the ski school meeting point · 5 minutes' walk to the Festkoglbahn gondola · 6 minutes' walk to the resort centre

Haus Gurgl takes all the best bits of a traditional Austrian stay – like fantastic food and personal service – and adds a modern twist. The location couldn’t be better either. The nursery slopes, ski school meeting point and nearest lift are just steps from the boot room door.

Inside, there’s lots of light-coloured wood and stone throughout, and little touches like a fireplace for an extra cosy feel. Head upstairs and the theme continues in the bedrooms – picture white walls, coloured carpets and bold prints on the cushions and curtains.

After a big day on the mountain, the hotel spa is just the ticket. Stretch out in the Finnish and herbal saunas, or treat yourself to a massage for some extra indulgence. Once you’re feeling refreshed, pop down to the bar and sip an aperitif before heading in for your evening meal. The chefs set the bar high with varied dishes that mix regional and international flavours, with everything from tender stews to seafood seasoned with local herbs on the menu.

· 300m² Verwall Glacier Spa with Finnish sauna, herbal sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, Kneipp showers and relaxation room · extra charge for massages · dining room · bar and lounge · boot room with heated boot rack · sports and ski hire shop · limited free WiFi · 34 rooms · lift to 4th floor

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · 3-course evening meal with a choice of main course and a daily salad, soup and cheese buffet · Christmas Day and New Year's Eve gala dinners included · vegetarian options are available

Please note: This hotel can't cater for vegan diets.

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

All rooms have a flatscreen cable TV, kettle, hairdryer and safe.

Twin room with balcony (approx. 25m²) - sleeps 1-2: Austrian twin beds, private shower, WC and balcony.

Larger twin room (approx. 28m²) - sleeps 1-3: Austrian twin beds, extra single sofa bed when booked for three, private shower and WC.

Family room with balcony (approx. 30m²) - sleeps 1-4 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 11 years): North-facing room with Austrian twin beds, extra double sofa bed when booked for three or four, private shower, WC and balcony.

Superior twin room with balcony (approx. 42m²) - sleeps 1-4 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 11 years): South-facing room with Austrian twin beds, extra single bed and single rollaway bed (suitable for a child only) when booked for three or four, private shower, private bath, WC, and balcony.

Eaves twin room with balcony (approx. 20m²) - sleeps 1-2: Austrian twin beds, private shower, WC and balcony. This room is in the eaves.

Family suite with balcony (approx. 55m²) - sleeps 4-5: Two sets of Austrian twin beds, extra single sofa bed when booked for five, private shower, private bath, WC and balcony.

Family suite with balcony (approx. 65m²) - sleeps 4-6 (max 5 adults and 1 child up to 11 years): Two sets of Austrian twin beds, one double sofa bed in living area, private bath, private shower, WC and balcony.

2 bedroom apartment with balcony (approx. 120m²) - sleeps 1-6: Two double bedrooms, two extra single beds in the living area when booked for five or six, a full kitchen with oven and fridge, two WCs and balcony with outdoor seating.

Penthouse suite with mountain view and balcony (approx. 58m²) - sleeps 4-5 (max 4 adults and 1 child up to 11 years): Double bedroom with Austrian twin beds, Austrian twin beds and one single sofa bed in the living area, private bath, private shower, WC and balcony with mountain view.

Penthouse suite with mountain view and balcony (approx. 78m²) - sleeps 4-6 (max 5 adults and 1 child up to 11 years): Two double bedrooms with Austrian twin beds, one double sofa bed in the lounge (suitable for 2 children or 1 adult), private bath, private shower, WC and balcony with mountain view.

Family room (approx. 30m²) - sleeps 1-3 North-facing room with Austrian twin beds, extra single sofa bed when booked for three, private shower and WC.

Superior twin room with balcony (approx. 42m²) - sleeps 1-3: North-facing room with Austrian twin beds, extra single bed when booked for three, private shower, private bath, WC and balcony.

Austrian twin beds: One large bed frame containing two single mattresses, each with their own bedding.