The Meliá Royal Tanau – a skier’s paradise in heart of the Pyrenees.
You don’t need to be a good skier to realise that the Meliá Royal Tanau, at the foot of the Baqueira-Beret slopes in the Aran Valley, one of Spain’s most exclusive ski resorts, is a true gem. This five star boutique ski hotel is ideal for those who prefer a friendly, customised style of service.
After a snow-filled day with your partner or family, there comes a time to relax. Right next to the Esquirós ticket offices and lifts, you’ll find on of the best ski hotels around. Lying 1,700 metres above sea level, the bedrooms at the Meliá Royal Tanau offer views of the Aran Valley and the nearby ski slopes. Its wide range of rooms include cosy attic duplexes for 4 people – perfect for the whole family. The deluxe rooms are spacious and combine modern design with a relaxing colour palette. All rooms are fitted with hydromassage bathtubs, including the Grand Suite with mountain views.
But if we’re talking about relaxation, then there’s nothing better or more appropriate than the hydrothermal circuit and the extensive menu of treatments offered at the Yhi Spa. With an almost non-stop schedule that runs from 1pm to 10pm, its treatments include sports and relaxing massages, rituals, face massages, refl xology and much more.
A BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
The Meliá Royal Tanau buffet has become an attraction in itself. The buffet offers hot dishes, seasonal fruit, selections of cold cuts and cheeses, bread, various flavoured olive oils, cereals yoghurts, dried fruit and juices. Besides the buffet, the hotel is home to the famous international restaurant, Eth Cauder, whose menu offers diners a gastronomical tour of the Aran Valley with local dishes, including pâté, foie, cheese, stew, Tanau steak, and more. And in addition, there’s a Snack Bar with an appetising menu, which includes one of the resort’s most sought-after dishes, the Royal Tanau hamburger – 250 g of beef with onion, roasted tomato, cured cheese and tender sprouts.
The hotel also organises experiences for guests, immersing them in the local culture, from snow racquet expeditions exploring the interesting surroundings of the hotel to a picturesque Romanesque tour through the Aran Valley. And who could forget the exciting dog sledding rides also available at the resort.