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Already a great hotel, the Hotel Rila underwent major renovation last winter. There's an impressive wellness area with four saunas, steam room, cryo cabin, Turkish bath and relaxation area as well as a variety of treatments on offer; a panorama bar with stunning slope views and outdoor terrace; a modern nightclub; and a stylishly updated restaurant and lobby bar. The Rila is set in a brilliant central location, surrounded by beautiful, unspoiled scenery. It’s at the foot of the nursery slopes and opposite the chairlift - so you can virtually ski right back to the doorstep. The large indoor pool and two whirlpools are free for all customers - perfect for relaxing after hitting the slopes. Or you can treat yourself to a visit to the spa, sauna or steam room to really soothe sore muscles. In the evening, you can enjoy a lovely meal in the buffet-style Seasons restaurant, decorated with bright colours and clean lines, and boasting picturesque views of the mountains. The Les Arcs restaurant is open for breakfast and occasionally for dinner, serving buffet-style meals. There's also another restaurant to dine in at an extra charge - the à la carte Samokov Mezze & Grill. At lunchtime, you can grab a hot chocolate and a snack from the Champions Lobby bar and, in the evening, stop for after-dinner drinks at the alpine-style Terrace Lounge. Those looking for the livelier après that Borovets is famous for need not venture far – the Rila has it’s own nightclub After Eleven, so you can drink and dance the night away until the sun comes up. A popular choice with families, the hotel runs its own nursery and ski kindergarten
Already a great hotel, the Hotel Rila underwent major renovation last winter. There's an impressive wellness area with four saunas, steam room, cryo cabin, Turkish bath and relaxation area as well as a variety of treatments on offer; a panorama bar with stunning slope views and outdoor terrace; a modern nightclub; and a stylishly updated restaurant and lobby bar.
The Rila is set in a brilliant central location, surrounded by beautiful, unspoiled scenery. It’s at the foot of the nursery slopes and opposite the chairlift - so you can virtually ski right back to the doorstep.
The large indoor pool and two whirlpools are free for all customers - perfect for relaxing after hitting the slopes. Or you can treat yourself to a visit to the spa, sauna or steam room to really soothe sore muscles.
In the evening, you can enjoy a lovely meal in the buffet-style Seasons restaurant, decorated with bright colours and clean lines, and boasting picturesque views of the mountains. The Les Arcs restaurant is open for breakfast and occasionally for dinner, serving buffet-style meals. There's also another restaurant to dine in at an extra charge - the à la carte Samokov Mezze & Grill. At lunchtime, you can grab a hot chocolate and a snack from the Champions Lobby bar and, in the evening, stop for after-dinner drinks at the alpine-style Terrace Lounge.
Those looking for the livelier après that Borovets is famous for need not venture far – the Rila has it’s own nightclub After Eleven, so you can drink and dance the night away until the sun comes up.
A popular choice with families, the hotel runs its own nursery and ski kindergarten
• WiFi
• Ski in ski out
• Next to ski lift
• In the town center
• In house childcare
• All rooms en suite
• Indoor pool
• Hot tubs
• Saunas
• Steam room
• Gym
• Most rooms with balcony
• Speciality restaurants
• Interconnecting rooms
• Family rooms
• Single rooms
• Bar
Families:
Hotel Rila Nursery and Ski Kindergarten:
The Hotel Rila offer a nursery and ski kindergarten for children between 1 and 6 years old. The nursery is for little ones between 1 and 3 years that aren't on the slopes and are cared for by nannies based in the hotel. The kindergarten is aimed at children from 4-6 years from across the resort.
Activities:
Hotel-based childcare for the smallest children which includes indoor and outdoor activities, lunch and snacks
2 hours ski tuition for the older children including all equipment, lunch and snacks, and afternoon games and entertainment.
Childcare options:
Open everyday from 8.30am-4.30pm. A lift pass is not required for ski kindergarten. Nursery and Ski Kindergarten must be pre-booked.
530 bedrooms - All rooms have a cable TV.
Twin room - sleeps 2-3: Twin beds, single sofa bed, private bath with shower attachment, WC and balcony.
Superior twin room - sleeps 2-3 (max 2 adults): Twin beds, single sofa bed, private shower, WC and balcony.
Superior twin room with piste view - sleeps 2-3 (max 2 adults): Refurbished room with twin beds, single sofa bed, private shower, WC and balcony with piste view.
Superior family room - sleeps 4 (max 2 adults): Refurbished room with twin beds, single sofa bed, single roll out bed, private shower, WC and balcony.
Superior family room with piste view - sleeps 4 (max 2 adults): Refurbished room with twin beds, single sofa bed, single roll out bed, private shower, WC and balcony with piste view.
Superior suite - sleeps 4-5 (max 4 adults): Refurbished room with twin beds, single sofa bed, double sofa bed, private shower, WC and balcony.
Superior suite with piste view - sleeps 4-5 (max 4 adults): Refurbished room with twin beds, single sofa bed, double sofa bed, private shower, WC and balcony with piste view.
Sole occupancy is available at a supplement on request. Interconnecting rooms are also available in superior twin rooms.
Breakfast - Hot and cold buffet breakfast
Dinner - 3 course buffet evening meals
• Christmas Day and New Year's Eve gala dinners included
• Optional upgrade to superior dining which includes 3-course à la carte meals at either the Samakovi Mezze & Grill or Champions Lobby Bar & Diner (drinks not included)
Borovets is by far the best and the most popular ski resort in Bulgaria, perfectly suited for first time skiers, families and those who are on a budget. The resort is situated at 1350m on the northern slopes of Rila Mountains; with its short transfer from Sofia and excellent value it has quickly become one of the most attractive winter holiday destinations. It has 58km of slopes many of which are ideal for beginners and improving intermediates.
With most of us feeling the credit squeeze, Borovets offers a fantastic alternative from other French and Swiss ski destinations. Famous for its great value ski packs (pass, hire and lessons) and cheap food and drinks, it can literary save £100s off your holiday. We have many Borovets ski holiday packages to choose form where you can fly from your local regional airport.
Borovets is the oldest ski resort in Bulgaria with skiing dating back to 1896, and in recent years has become very popular with British skiers, because of its great value. Since 2006 some 40 million euros has been invested into the resort, making it the most popular resort in Eastern Europe.
The town itself is modern and is made up of 3 parts Sitnyakovo, Yastrebetz and Markudjik ski centers and is filled with great hotels and cozy bars. The resort also offers night skiing for the more adventurous.
We have a fantastic choice of Borovets hotels and apartments with unbeatable locations and prices. With so much choice why not call our experts and see what we can find you in Borovets?
Borovets has become in recent years one of the most popular ski resorts for the British market. Famous for its great value and short transfer, it is clear why it is one of the most popular resorts for first time skiers, beginners and families alike. The resort itself is at 1350m and offers 58km of pistes set against some spectacular scenery.
This resort offers amazing rates on their ski packs (lessons, hire and pass) and has fast become one of the most popular areas to learn to ski. It has over 200 English-speaking instructors and with 4 green runs and 8 blue runs on offer, it is the perfect place to learn.
There are 9 red runs for those who are more experienced to play on, with plenty of diverse terrain to improve on and explore.
While Borovets might be thought of as being ideal for advanced skiers there is still skiing to be found to keep an advanced skier busy for a week. There is loads of off piste with some amazing tree line skiing and well as a terrain park for anyone who likes a bit of freestyle skiing or snowboarding.
Besides being a fantastic place to learn on for the more advanced there is the Borosport Park. The snow park is located on side of the Popangelov ski run; there are 4 difficulty levels from the beginner to professional. It is filled with rails and jumps and the park is fitted with Wi-Fi so you can upload your tricks and favorite moments anytime.
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Hotel Rila
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Borovets après ski is nearly as famous as the skiing. With many bars open till 4am and cheap drinks it is the perfect holiday choice for anyone who like to party.
Popular bars include Harry’s Bar, Black Tiger and Bonkers and there are also a few nightclubs to choose from in the hotel Rila and Samokov.
Why not try the Alpine Restaurant that serves both tasty European meals and traditional Bulgarian specialties. La Bomba is a grill restaurant and The Blue is a specialty steak house.
Besides the great bars and restaurants there are plenty of alpine activities to choose from such as night skiing, tobogganing, bowling, billiards and snowmobiling.
