Hotel Rila in Borovets is a large, four-star ski-resort hotel located in the Rila Mountains of Bulgaria. Here are its main features, pros & things it’s good to know. If you want, I can compare it to other hotels in the area to see whether it’s a good fit for what you want.
Overview / Location
- It’s in the heart of Borovets, which is Bulgaria’s oldest ski resort, and only about
70 km from Sofia.
- It has a ski-in/ski-out position, i.e. very close to the slopes and lifted access: around 200m from the gondola lift; very short walking distances to several chair lifts.
Accommodation & Design
- After major renovations (2015-2019) the hotel has two wings with slightly different styles:
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Superior Rooms & Suites: more of an elegant alpine design.
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Signature Rooms & Apartments / Maisonettes: more contemporary or “Soho / Boho” style with views of the slopes or resort.
- There are many room types: twin rooms, family rooms, suites, maisonettes, etc. Many have slope or mountain views.
Facilities & Amenities
- Spa and Wellness: Indoor heated pool (25-metre), hot tubs, saunas, steam room, Turkish bath, thermal / relax zones, a variety of massage & treatment rooms.
- Kids & Family Friendly: Kid’s Club, ski kindergarten, games arcade, indoor and outdoor entertainment in winter & summer.
- Dining & Bars: Multiple dining options including buffet restaurants (“Seasons”, “Les Arcs”), an a la carte restaurant (“Samokovi”), several bars (lobby bar, terrace lounge), and night-club.
- Conference / Events: Big conference center with up to ~1,300 people capacity. Multiple function halls.
Pros / What Stands Out
- Excellent location if your interest is skiing or snow-sports: being essentially on or very near the lifts / slopes.
- Good for families: kids’ facilities, activities in both winter and summer.
- Modernised rooms after the renovation, nice design and many of them with good views.
- Strong wellness / relaxation offering which is good after a day of activity.
