Hotel Fischer, St. Johann, Austria

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

Right in the heart of town is the Hotel Fischer. It's run by the very friendly and welcoming Michael Grander and his cheerful team. If you've ever been to St Johann, you've probably enjoyed a drink in the bar here, Michi's – and if you haven't been yet, you should definitely pop in.

From outside, it looks like a traditional Tyrolean hotel. Once inside though, the rooms are nicely decked out with a modern feel – but still some classic Tyrolean charm.

The Fischer is the sister hotel to the Hotel Park and, as the Fischer is further from the slopes, you're welcome to store your skis at the Park for free. The walk to the lifts will take around 8-9 minutes or, alternatively, you can make the most of the free ski buses around town.

Food at the Fischer is highly rated too – from the fresh breads on the breakfast buffet to the tasty evening meals.

If you like a sauna after a day out on the slopes, you're in luck. And to make up for there not being a pool at the hotel, you'll get free entry to the local Panoramabad public pool each day.

· free WiFi · internet terminal · 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

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

Small double room- sleeps 1-2: Located above the bar, with a double bed, private shower and WC.

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

Twin room - sleeps 1-3 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 12 years): Austrian twin beds, two single sofa beds, private shower and WC.

Twin room - sleeps 1-4 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 12 years): Austrian twin beds, double sofa bed, private shower and WC.

Superior twin room- sleeps 1-3: Austrian twin beds, 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, double sofa bed, private shower and WC.

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

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

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

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · 4-course evening meal with a choice of main course and daily salad buffet · weekly international buffet · 5-course Christmas Eve gala dinner · 6-course New Year's Eve gala dinner