Modern, cool and trendy, the Seehof is a small, design hotel housed in a 1930's townhouse and situated in Zurich's up and coming Seefeld 8 district. The purple and silver frontage draws attention whilst the minimalist design inside is sleek but subtle. The spectacular Lake Zurich is nearby, and the hotel is just a short walk from the Opera house, the lakeside promenade and Kunsthaus Zurich Museum.

The facilities

Posh bedding and black out blinds make for a great night's sleep. For skiers with their own equipment, there is a storage facility and a lift (making returning from a jauntsto the slopes with heavy gear less of an uphill struggle). The hotel serves a contineneal breakfast which is included in the price so they'll be absolutely no chance of sightseeing on an empty stomach. Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel is an added bonus, whilst the concierge service is superb should you need any guidance or a map of the mountains.

The rooms

Uber chic stark white walls stand out against maple coloured wooden floors and dark timber furniture making the 20 rooms bright and oh so stylish. Rooms in the hotel rafters navigate around quirky ceilings and velux style windows. Comfy cream couches feature in some rooms and designer chairs prop up desks in others. The contemporary bathrooms are all white with ceramic sinks that sit in stainless steel units and large walk-in showers that feel as good as they look.