Granbaita Dolomites, Selva, Italy

· quiet location · 2 minutes' walk to the nearest lift · 7 minutes' walk to Ciampinoi gondola · 5 minutes' walk to the ski hire shop · 2 minutes' walk to the village centre · 15 minutes' walk to the ski school meeting point

One of Selva's top hotels, the Granbaita has a revamped reception and new rooms, to an improved restaurant and bigger and better spa facilities, a touch of extra refinement a has been added throughout. Tucked in a quiet location next to the ice rink, it’s just a short walk to the village centre. The many terraces and balconies mirror the shape of the hillside, while wood cladding gives it a classic alpine style.

The Granbaita is an elegant pick, that fuses local materials and contemporary design. The bedrooms are a mix of classic cosiness with plush carpets, silk drapes and warm coloured wallpaper. And more modern rooms where textured wood on the floors and walls is complemented by polished granite feature walls, and minimalist furniture.

In the large spa and wellness centre, you can enjoy views of the mountains from the sauna, swim in the heated outdoor and indoor pools or warm up in the steam room. Afterwards head to the bright, spacious restaurant and you’ll be treated to tasty Tyrolean dishes of dumplings, cheeses and cured meats – one of the Italian cuisines best-kept secrets. And as you’d expect from Italy there’s an excellent wine cellar to choose from too.

· elegant lounge and bar areas · gourmet restaurant · beautiful indoor pool and heated outdoor pool · sauna · hot tub · steam room · extra charge for massages · €50 voucher per adult per week to spend in the SPA Wellness · fitness room · pool table · games room · TV room · wine cellar · free WiFi throughout · ski room · lift · 50 bedrooms · free shuttle to the lifts

Half Board

· welcome drink · hot and cold buffet breakfast · 5-course evening meals with choice of menu, salad, starter and dessert buffets · weekly Grand Buffet dinner · Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala dinners are included · free weekly packed lunch with a sandwich, drink, fruit and chocolate bar

All rooms have a 4K TV, telephone, radio, hairdryer, safe, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, WiFI and balcony.

Twin or double room - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds or double bed, private bath or shower, WC and balcony.

Superior twin room - sleeps 2-3: Austrian twin beds, extra single sofa bed when booked for three people, private shower, WC and balcony.

Garden Suite - sleeps 2-4: Austrian twin bedroom, living room with double sofa bed and kitchenette, bathroom with bath, shower and WC, second bathroom with shower and WC, and balcony.

Please note that there’s a charge of €50 per infant, per day. This charge includes the hire of the cot.

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.