Hotel Lion Borovets, Borovets, Bulgaria

What a great week we have just had. Always skied in Austria/Switzerland but so glad we tried somewhere different this year. What amazing value for money. People great, food great, slopes great and regular shuttle bus and only takes 5 mins to get to slopes, perfect. Can thoroughly recommend a massage in the Spa! Had mine on the last day before we went back - perfect after a busy week on the slopes. Few Constructive Comments: I love nothing more than making myself a cup of tea/coffee in the morning and there are no facilities for this. The hotel was also too warm throughout - especially when you are generally dressed in either your ski gear or quite warm layers. Turn the thermostat down a bit - save yourselves some money ;) The hairdryer in the bathroom is also not powerful enough, so providing a proper hairdryer in each room would be appreciated. I was disappointed to find that the rest of our group in the triple/twin rooms were given much larger rooms with balcony at the front of the hotel with lovely views, whereas we had a much smaller double room with no balcony at the back of the hotel. As the lead booker of the holiday, I would have loved the opportunity for a lovely view and a balcony. I know to request this for next year :)

Apres Ski: 3/5
Accommodation & Value: 5/5

Emma Horne

Great hotel with friendly staff. Buffet meals (limited fresh veg but lots of choice and always salads/fruits available). Only down side is the wait (every 20-30 mins) for the minibus to town..but can walk in 15 mins or taxi for €5. Great spa and spacious comfy rooms. Limited après ski in hotel ( although they went to all out on Christmas day), but plenty in borovets...BJs is very friendly, try the hammer game.

Apres Ski: 3/5
Accommodation & Value: 5/5

Kate