Hotel Norica Therme, Bad Hofgastein, Austria

· in the centre of town · 8 minutes' walk to the Gasteiner Bergbahnen lift · ski bus stop outside · connected to the Alpentherme spa

You'll love the spot of Hotel Norica in Bad Hofgastein, where you can mix ski time with pure relaxation. The ski lift is just an 8-minute walk away, and when you don't feel like walking, hop on the ski bus that stops right at the hotel. After a day on the slopes, you're in for a treat – you can use the famous Alpentherme Spa for free, and you won't even need to go outside to get there, as it’s connected to the hotel by an underground passage.

The hotel feels warm and snug, with its soft lighting and touches of red that make you feel right at home. Find a comfy spot in the lounge to plan your next ski day, grab a drink from the bar, or just sit back and take in the snowy views through the big windows. It's the perfect place to unwind post ski.

Food is a big part of your stay here. Start your day with a full buffet breakfast to fuel up for skiing. When you come back from the slopes, free snacks will be waiting for you. In the evening, you'll sit down to a 4-course dinner with lots of choices – from the starter buffet to the tasty stews and flaky pastry puds. Then you can either chill at the hotel bar or head out to see what Bad Hofgastein has to offer at night.

· bar · lounge · restaurant · free entry to the Alpentherme next door, with its indoor pool, outdoor pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub and fitness room · extra charge for massages and treatments at the Alpentherme · boot room · free WiFi · lifts to all floors

Half Board

· buffet breakfast · daily afternoon snack · 4-course evening meal with a starter buffet · weekly themed buffets · Christmas and New Year's Eve gala meal included

All rooms are non-smoking and have a satellite TV, telephone, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, safe, minibar and free WiFi.

Twin room with balcony (approx. 25m²) - sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults and 1 child up to 14 years): Austrian twin beds, extra double sofa bed when booked for three or four people, private bath or shower, WC and balcony.

Palais suite with balcony (approx. 36m²) - sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults and 1 child up to 14 years): Austrian twin beds, double sofa bed, private bath or shower, WC and balcony.

Family suite with balcony (approx. 45m²) - sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults and 1 child up to 14 years): Austrian twin beds, double sofa bed in separate bedroom, private shower, WC and balcony.

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.

When you arrive in the resort, the coach isn’t able to take you right up to the entrance of the Hotel Norica, so you’ll be dropped off close by. From there, it’ll be a 2-minute walk.