New and exclusive to Crystal for Winter 16/17, the TUI Blue Pulse Hotel is a wonderfully modern hotel in a central location in Schladming. Right next to the Planai gondola, as well the Planet Planai for ski school and a selection of other lifts, carrying your equipment to the lifts - for what feels like forever - is now a thing of the past. And it's not just the location that's desirable. The interiors of the hotel boast a sleek and stylish design, with clean lines and complementary colours. The rooms themselves aren't ginormous, but are extremely functional and in-keep with the hotel's modern appearance. And you don't have to worry about waiting around to use the bathroom, as the shower is separated by one door, while the toilet is separated by another - so no more queues in the mornings. Once the last lifts have gone and you're looking for something to do before dinner, you can head up to the SkySauna on the third floor. This wellness facility houses a Finnish sauna, steam room and infrared sauna. Then you could even head outside to the panoramic balcony and relax on a sun lounger whilst soaking up the last views of the slopes before the sun goes down. And what's more, breakfast is ready and waiting for you when you get up each morning. You can choose from a buffet of eggs, cereals, yoghurts, fruit salad and much more to make sure you have enough energy for the day. In the evenings, you're free to explore Schladming and its impressive array of eateries, though if you know you're going to be too tired to step out the front door, you can upgrade to half board and enjoy 4-course evening meals in the hotel - with choices from the live cooking stations. So with a great location, great facilities and great food - the TUI Blus Pulse Hotel is pretty hard to beat.

All rooms have a flatscreen TV with some UK channels, free WiFi, hairdryer and safe and are non-smoking. Twin Room - sleeps 2: Separate twin beds, private shower and WC. Triple Room - sleeps 2-3: Separate twin beds, one single bed, private shower and WC.

hotel bar fireplace sun terrace with sun lounger free WiFi SkySauna with Finnish sauna, steam room and infrared sauna lift to all floors private parking for an extra charge ski room with ski lockers and heated boot rack

central location in resort across the road from the Planai gondola across the road from the Planet Planai ski school and ski bus stop

hot and cold buffet breakfast optional upgrade to half board including 4-course buffet-style dinner with 3 choices of main course (including 1 vegetarian option) and daily salad buffet