Hotel Saalbacher Hof, Saalbach, Austria

· central location · 1-2 minutes' walk to the three main lifts · 2 minutes' walk to the ski school meeting point

The Lifetime Hotel Saalbacher Hof is very popular, and it isn't hard to see why. The service, hospitality and cuisine are top quality, the location couldn't get much better and this hotel has serious style.

There's a traditional culture at the Saalbacher Hof. From your first welcome to the moment you leave, the owners and their team are here to make your holiday run smoothly. Plus, the chefs work hard to make every mealtime a delight.

The Saalbacher Hof is right in the centre of Saalbach, so everything you need is close by, including the Schattberg gondola – only about 50m away – making it a dream for skiers and boarders.

We can't forget the huge rooftop spa with its impressive views. And if that isn't quite enough, there's a pool indoors, built into the side of a mountain, plus a hot tub and a selection of saunas. And you can treat yourself to a massage or beauty treatment to too.

· free WiFi · winter garden · 5 elements dining room · traditional tavern bar · Castello après bar and nightclub · Soul House après bar (1 minute's walk away) · weekly dance evening with live music · lobby with fireplace · conservatory cafè with bar · non-smoking dining room · rocky indoor pool with waterfall, massage jets and floor bubbles, Finnish and bio saunas , steam room with colour therapy, hot tub and relaxation room with waterbed · extra charge for massages and treatments · tea bar and water all day in wellness area · weekly ski day, green smoothie workshop and history walk with the owners · cooking classes · children's playroom with toys · 94 rooms · lift to all floors

All rooms have a hairdryer, safe, WiFi and cable TV.

Small twin room (15-22m²) - sleeps 2: Queen bed, private shower and WC.

Twin room (25m²) - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private bath or shower and WC.

Superior twin room(30-35m²) - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private bath, shower and WC, with modern furnishing.

Deluxe twin room (40m²) - sleeps 2-4 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 12 years): Split king bed, double sofa bed, walk-in wardrobe, minibar, tea and coffee facilities, private shower, WC and balcony.

Junior suite (35-40m²) - sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 14 years): Austrian twin beds, single sofa bed, private bath, shower and WC, with modern furnishing.

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 breakfast buffet until 11am · 5-course evening meal with a choice of all courses and daily salad buffet · weekly gala dinner · daily interchanging dessert and starter buffet

Please note: Formal dress is required for Christmas and New Year Gala dinner.

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