Hotel Bauer, Saalbach, Austria

· central location · 2 minutes' walk to the Schattberg, Bernkogel and Kohlmais ski lifts · ski back to within 50m of the main hotel

Aside from its excellent location – right in the heart of Saalbach's pedestrianised high street and close to many ski lifts including the Schattberg, Kohlmais and Bernkogel – the Hotel Bauer is one of this lively resort's top hotels. Typically Austrian, in both style and service, you can expect an extremely warm welcome. The traditional decor really sets the tone, beautifully fusing the old with the new.

The Gegenhuber-Kraschowetz family have a great reputation for extremely high standards of cuisine. You'll get to try out some local dishes and more familiar items on the menu alongside an extensive wine list from Austria and beyond. And once a week there's also a sparkling wine breakfast.

The hotel only has 35 rooms so you'll receive a very personal and friendly experience. There are some fantastic facilities to make the most of your time off the slopes – including an indoor swimming pool and a modern spa with a wealth of treatments and massages alongside saunas, steam rooms and relaxation areas.

There are also rooms available in the Bauer's country house annexe, the Landhaus Bauer. The Landhaus is just 100m from the main hotel and has its own sauna and fitness area.

· conservatory and café/cake shop · two bars · indoor pools and sauna · extra charge for massages · fitness room (in the Landhaus Bauer annexe) · 35 rooms

All rooms have cable TV with Sky, free WiFi, hairdryer, minibar and safe.

Superior twin room (approx. 25m²) sleeps 2-3: Austrian twin beds, single sofa bed, private bath and WC.

Deluxe twin room (approx. 27m²) sleeps 2-3 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child up to 14 years): Austrian twin beds, single sofa bed, private bath or shower and WC.

Single room (approx. 15m²) - sleeps 1 : single bed, private shower or bath and WC

Austrian twin beds
Austrian twin beds are very common in Central Europe. They’re simply one large bed frame containing two single mattresses, both with separate duvets and linen sets, that cannot be separated. Separate twin beds are less common and can often be head to head beds, rather than side by side, if they are available.

Half Board

· welcome drink · welcome schnapps and chocolate · hot and cold buffet breakfast · weekly sparkling wine breakfast · 4-course evening meal with a choice of main course and daily salad buffet · weekly farmers' buffet and gala dinner

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