Hotel Kompas, Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

Enjoying rave reviews from guests, Hotel Kompas in the popular ski resort of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, is a sure-fire hit for family holidays, with spacious rooms and  traditional but hearty food - perfect after a day on the slopes, which are across the road from the hotel. Other facilities include an indoor pool and children's pool, a playroom, a sauna and a massage space.

There are two airport options for this hotel - Ljubljana 1 hour 15 minutes away and Salzburg a hefty three-hour-plus transfer away. Note that you may get ski passes cheaper via the hotel than in the resort itself.