The Petit Palais is a great-value slopeside hotel with beautiful views of the Matterhorn, in Italy's top ski resort. It sits at the end of Cervinia's 8km-long Ventina run and intermediates can ski almost to the door. The Plan Maison cable car is only metres from the hotel, with the ski school meeting point located at the top and the resort centre is a 10-minute downhill walk. For getting mountain-ready, you don't have to go far as the hire shop is located within the hotel.

The Crystal exclusive Petit Palais is a popular choice for families, groups, and those looking to watch the pennies. The rooms are clean, comfortable and stylish too. If you want to wake up to stunning views over the surrounding mountains and town, make sure you choose a room with a mountain view.

The friendly bar is just the place to sharing tales of your day on the mountain, or for gazing out over magnificent Matterhorn views. Often hosting quiz nights, or just to play pool or a family board game, the evenings in the hotel are sure to be great fun.

This excellent value half-board option is great for keeping costs down and offers home-cooked hearty meals each day. Begin with a hot and cold buffet breakfast, then round off your day with a 4-course meal accompanied by complimentary wine, water and soft drinks.