Hotel Salzburger Hof, Bad Gastein, Austria

NB: while the Supplier rating is 5 Star, the Official rating is 3 Star.

· central location · 4 minutes' walk to nearest ski lift

NB: while the Supplier rating is 5 Star, the Official rating is 3 Star.

The remarkable Hotel Salzburger Hof is one of Bad Gastein's top rated hotels - successfully combining rustic charm and romance with superb modern day comfort. A secret of its success is the great package of amenities it has to offer - including a fantastic wellness area and indoor pool.

Bad Gastein's centre, the ski lifts and the resort's 'Felsentherme' thermal spa are all within approximately 5 minutes' walk of the hotel so you are never too far from the action, although there is plenty to keep you entertained closer to home including the hotel's Bellini and Ritz bars and the neighbouring Silver Bullet bar - rated as one of the best après bars in Austria - with regular live music, dancing and partying.

Service at the Salzburgerhof is first class - but remains friendly and approachable - much like the dining experiences at the hotel. There's one half board restaurant at the hotel, the Ritz, that serves up delicious food, morning or evening. In addition to this there are four further à la carte restaurants that you should definitely experience for a special treat.

· free WiFi · selection of in-house bars with regular live music · rustic vaulted wine cellar and A la carte restaurants for an extra charge · small library · indoor swimming pool · spa facilities including 2 saunas, steam room, whirlpool · extra charge for solarium, 'Fango' mud baths and massage · children's playroom with toys · games room with Playstations, table football, pool table and pinball · lift to all floors

All bedrooms have hairdryer, safe, minibar, flatscreen cable TV, free WiFi and are non-smoking. Cots are available to hire, free of charge, upon request.

Small Double Room - sleeps 2: French double bed, private shower and WC.

Twin Room - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private bath and WC.

Triple Room - sleeps 2-3: Austrian twin beds and extra single sofa bed, private bath and WC.

Superior Twin Room - sleeps 2-4: Austrian twin beds, extra double sofa bed, private bath (with shower attachment) and WC

French double beds
French double beds measure approximately 140cm in width.

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.

· welcome drink · hot and cold buffet breakfast · 5-course evening meals with choice of main course and daily starter, salad and dessert buffets · Christmas and New Year's Eve gala dinner included

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