Penzión Drak  

Perched in Liptovsky Mikulas inside a national park, this family-friendly ski pension sits minutes from Demänovská Cave of Liberty and the Jasná ski area. Popular stops like the Museum of Nature Protection and Speleology and Liptovsky Mara are a short drive away. Poprad airport is about 53 km.

A small guest house with 14 guestrooms, each offering a private balcony or patio and a flat-screen/plasma TV; some rooms include a kitchenette and refrigerator. The place mixes home-comfort vibes with discreet service, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk. Complimentary wireless internet and free parking keep stays easy.

Hit the slopes then recover in the health club, hot tub/spa tub, sauna or massage room. Family and fun-forward extras include an arcade/playroom, BBQ area, ski storage and on-site ski rental options. Concierge and an area shuttle (surcharge) make getting around simple—wake up to crisp mountain-air mornings.

A business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning and laundry services are available. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected, and train-station pick-up and roundtrip airport shuttle services are offered for a surcharge.

On-site restaurant serves guests, plus a snack bar/deli for quick bites and a relaxed bar/lounge for evening drinks. Buffet breakfasts are offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.