Hotel Fischer, St Johann, Austria

· central location · 1 minute's walk to the ski bus stop · 8 minutes' walk to the St Johann gondola

You can’t get more central than Hotel Fischer – it’s a few steps away from St Johann’s traditional square, and as for hitting the slopes, the main gondola’s a short stroll away. But our fave thing about the Fischer? You’ll get some great extra perks, like daily entry to the Panoramabad public pool and free ski storage at the Park Hotel, just metres away from the lifts.

From the outside this place has an authentic alpine look, with dark wooden balconies and window frames. Step inside, and there’s a mix of modern and traditional Austrian styles. When the lifts close at the end of the day, head to Michi’s – the Fischer’s very own bar – for an après-ski drink. Or take the kids to the playroom, which is packed with toys and bits and bobs to keep them occupied.

You’ll be staying bed and breakfast here, and there's a hot and cold buffet spread to set you up for each day on slopes. And when you get back, the hotel serves up an afternoon snack of soup and toast to keep you going 'til your evening meal. Speaking of, you've got plenty of restaurants within a few minutes' walk – just step out and take your pick.

· free WiFi · Michi's bar with Sky sports channels · lounge · sauna and infrared cabin · extra charge for massages · free daily entrance to the Panoramabad public swimming pool complex · children's playroom with toys and cinema · 35 rooms · lift to all floors · free ski storage at the Hotel Park, close to the main gondola

Bed and Breakfast

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · afternoon snack of soup and toast

All rooms are non-smoking and have a cable TV, safe and hairdryer.

Small twin room- sleeps 1-2: Austrian twin beds, private shower and WC. These rooms are in the eaves.

Twin room with balcony- sleeps 1-3 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child up to 12 years): Austrian twin beds, extra sofa bed when booked for three, private bath or shower, WC and balcony.

Single room with balcony- sleeps 1: Single bed, private shower, WC and balcony.

Twin room- sleeps 1-3 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child up to 12 years): Austrian twin beds, extra single sofa bed when booked for three, private shower and WC.

Superior twin room- sleeps 1-4 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 12 years): Austrian twin beds, extra double sofa bed when booked for three or four, private shower and WC.

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

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