Hotel Lindenhof, Bad Gastein, Austria

· 5 minutes' walk to the nearest lift, ski school and nursery slopes · less than 1 minute's walk to the ski bus stop

The recently renovated Lindenhof is a lovely choice for those who want a comfortable room and good food, all whilst being close to the slopes.

It’s just a 5-minute walk to the nearest lift, ski school and nursery slopes – though the ski bus also stops outside, if you don’t fancy walking.

The rooms are bright and modern, with sleek furniture and splashes of bright colour to warm things up. There’s a good choice of rooms too, from simple Comfort rooms, to more luxurious Premium rooms.

There aren’t too many facilities at the Lindenhof, but there is a cosy bar and lounge area where you can stop for a pre-dinner glass of champagne or an evening gluhwein. There’s also a terrace for making the most of those views. And if you’re feeling the chill after a day on the mountain, you can head to the sauna to warm up.

Breakfast is a great selection of hot and cold options, from eggs to homemade bread. Plus, you can upgrade to half board and get 3-course evening meals included too.

· sauna · bar · restaurant · terrace · ski room · free WiFi

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · optional upgrade to half board with 3-course evening meals with a choice of main course

All rooms have a flatscreen TV, free WiFi, telephone, hairdryer and safe. Bathrobes are available on request.

Comfort twin room - 14-17m² - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private shower and WC.

Classic twin room - 18-22m² - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private shower, WC and balcony.

Premium twin room - 22-25m² - sleeps 2-3 (max 2 adults): Austrian twin beds, single sofa bed, private bath or shower, WC and balcony.

Single room - 12m² - sleeps 1: Single bed, private shower 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.