Hotel Alpen Karawanserai, Saalbach-Hinterglemm

We simply love the Alpen-Karawanserai. It translates to English roughly as the Alpine Caravan - but this is no shed on two wheels. This place pulls loads of influences stretching from the Sahara to the Orient and fuses them beautifully with the style of the Alps to create a modern, sleek hotel that's perfect for adults. A Persian rug here, Nakashima influenced shelving there and - of course - that all important Austrian hospitality.

The location is fantastic too - pretty much equidistant from the Reiterkogel and Bergfried lifts, and in the centre of Hinterglemm. You can be on the mountain within a minute or so. Plus if you fancy a night out and about in town, you’re just moments away.

The spa and wellness facilities are really a special treat. Choose from a wide selection of saunas and steam rooms. With so many choices, the spa team are on hand to give advice and help guide you through your wellness ritual. There are daily homemade fresh peelings that are free to try in the hammam – including yoghurt, coffee, honey and even chocolate scrubs. And the mood showers are a fantastic way to cool off after you’ve been warmed to 90°C in the Finnish sauna. Plus there are two pools - one indoor and one out - and a textile sauna, too, where you can keep your swimming costumes on.

All rooms are non-smoking and have bathrobes, a hairdryer, internet link, minibar, flatscreen TV and safe.

Single room (18m²) – sleeps 1: Single bed, private shower and WC.

Twin room (20m²) – sleeps 2: Split-king bed, private shower and WC.

Superior twin room (30m²) – sleeps 2-3 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child up to 15 years): Split-king bed, single sofa bed, private shower and WC.

Junior suite (35m²) – sleeps 2-4 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 15 years): Split-king bed, single sofa bed, private shower, WC and balcony.

Boutique spa hotel combining modern, contemporary design with traditional Austrian hospitality. Superbly located close to the Reiterkogel gondola and free ski bus stop.

All prices are based on London Gatwick flights. Other regional airports are available at a supplement.