Hotel Rila, Borovets

Bulgaria

Hotel Rila

Bulgaria

Excellent choice for families and groups due to extensive off piste facilities

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Hotel
Half Board
Free use of large indoor pool and two hot tubs
New bar and dining area including a sports bar
Family friendly with a range of children's clubs

Overview

The Hotel Rila has a prime position in Borovets, right at the foot of the nursery slopes and opposite the chairlift. That also means it’s centrally located for all the resort’s restaurants, bars and shops. The large indoor pool and whirlpools are free to use and there’s also a panorama bar with stunning slope views from the outdoor terrace, plus a modern nightclub, a stylish restaurant and a relaxed lobby bar.

Description

Location

central location close to shops and bars
opposite Martinovi Baraki chairlift and Rila draglift
ski virtually back to the doorstep

Rooms

All rooms have a cable TV, free WiFi, telephone and a hairdryer.

Twin room - sleeps 1-3 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child up to 11 years): Refurbished room with twin beds, extra single bed suitable for one child aged up to 11 years, private bath with shower attachment, WC and balcony.

Twin room with piste view - sleeps 1-3 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child up to 11 years): Refurbished room with twin beds, extra single sofa bed suitable for a one child aged up to 11 years, private bath with shower attachment, WC and balcony with piste view.

Superior twin room - sleeps 1-3 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child up to 11 years): Refurbished room with twin beds, extra single sofa bed suitable for one child aged up to 11 years, minibar, private shower, WC and balcony.

Superior twin room with piste view - sleeps 1-3 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child up to 11 years): Refurbished room with twin beds, extra single sofa bed suitable for one child aged up to 11 years, minibar, private shower, WC and balcony with piste view.

Superior family room - sleeps 4 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 13 years): Refurbished room with twin beds, single sofa bed and single roll out bed - sleeping two children aged 2-13 years, minibar, private shower, WC and balcony.

Superior family room with piste view - sleeps 4 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 13 years): Refurbished room with twin beds, single sofa bed and single roll out bed - sleeping two children aged 2-13 years, minibar, private shower, WC and balcony with piste view.

Superior suite - sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 11 years): Refurbished room with twin beds, single sofa bed, extra child's bed, minibar, private shower, WC and balcony.

Superior suite with piste view - sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 11 years): Refurbished room with twin beds, single sofa bed, extra child's bed, minibar, private shower, WC and balcony with piste view.

Superior interconnecting twin room - sleeps 4-6 (max 4 adults or 4 adults and 2 children up to 11 years): Two pairs of twin beds, two extra beds for children up to 11 years of age, private shower, WC and balcony.

Superior interconnecting twin room with piste view - sleeps 4-6 (max 4 adults or 4 adults and 2 children up to 11 years): Two pairs of twin beds, two extra beds for children up to 11 years of age, private shower, WC and balcony

Interconnecting rooms are available in some superior twin rooms. While this cannot be guaranteed, please request at the time of booking.

Just so you know, when a child shares with 1 adult you'll have to pay the sole occupancy rate plus €15 for the child.

Facilities

indoor pool and two hot tubs
ski storage
boot dryer
sauna, steam room, Turkish bath and fitness room
shops
hairdresser
Seasons and Les Arcs buffet restaurants
Samokovi à la carte restaurant
pool bar
Champion's Lobby bar
Panorama Terrace Lounge
After Eleven nightclub
hotel-run kids' club
regular kids' entertainment
free WiFi throughout
lift to all floors
530 bedrooms

Catering

Offered on a half board basis, breakfast will include a selection of hot and cold options
including cereals, fruit, yogurts, freshly baked breads and pastries, fresh coffee and tea.

A freshly prepared evening meal is provided with a good selection of local and internationally inspired dishes.

Accommodation Attributes

All Ensuite

Fireplace

Parking

Terrace Balcony

Accommodation Facilities

Fitness

Hot Tub

Indoor Pool

Sauna

About Borovets

Eastern Europe's biggest ski resort (58km), Borovets suffers from many of the usual complaints about this finance-friendly region. Most commonly associated with budget-conscious skiers and beginners, Borovets has an excellent ski school, a fine snow record, cheap prices (especially for beer and spirits), lovely scenery - and it's only 90 minutes from Sofia. On the downside, there are unattractive buildings, skiing for better intermediates and advanced skiers is no more than average, the lifts and piste are kept poorly and there is the constant threat of theft, boring food and bad queues.

But, many people regularly return. Why? Most veterans talk of the great teaching they have received and the low prices, as well as the varied nightlife available. You'll have to forfeit western creature comforts, but it can be well worth it. It's skiing in a very different culture and is, joy of joys, half the price of the Alps. If the skiing doesn't interest you, there are always site-seeing trips to Sofia and other historic sites to keep you busy, although the archaic transport systems can make this rather time-consuming.

Overall, Borovets is a place to go to learn if you have a tighter budget. You also need to have a sense of humour and adventure, as it is very much the poor relation to Western European skiing. It isn't going to replace Val d'Isère as your venue of choice, but it does successfully cater to a completely different clientele.

Resort Attributes

Beginner Friendly

Family Friendly

Good Beginners

Lively Night Life

Lively and Young

Short Transfer

Resort Facilities

Bowling Alley

Child Care

Gym

Sauna