Oberlech, Austria / Hotel Goldener Berg

Sitting snugly above the main village of Lech, accessed by a cable car that runs until 1.00am, the hotel commands a prime ski-in, ski-out location in traffic-free Oberlech, close to the ski school meeting point. Having recently emerged from a major makeover, the property boasts smartly refurbished rooms and public areas. Balconies or terraces adorn the majority of the newly designed accommodation; family options include spacious suites with one or two bedrooms and separate living areas. Gather around the roaring fire in the lounge for aperitifs before feasting in fine style at the Panorama Restaurant, on old-time Austrian classics in the Dirndlstübli or settle into the wood-panelled Johannesstübli to sample the creative cooking of Head Chef Christian Algner. Wine tastings are popular in the 18,000-bottle wine cellar, while serenity-seekers can enjoy a revivifying bio sauna or a dip in the glass-walled spa pool and mountain-view Jacuzzi. Complimentary child care is offered alongside daily activities for the whole family, including guided snowshoe tours.