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Hotel Rila Borovets

4.0 of 5
Borovets 2010, Borovets 2010, Bulgaria
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Hotel Rila Borovets
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

We went as a couple and I was worried due todoubt reviews. In brief what we found was:- Rooms large and spacious, extremely clean with great hot water supply. We had one with a balcony looking onto the slopes it wasn't as noisy as some people described but there was some background noise from pubs etc. The rooms were warm... More

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Rugby
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We have been to Borovets on many occasions and will always chose the Rila over all the others. Rooms are clean and comfortable, food is good and above all the location is excellent. It really is 'ski in, ski out'. Borovets itself has many bars and restaurants serving good food. It has very lively nightlife with a couple of night... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

This is our second holiday to Borovets and the first time staying in the Rila. I absolutely love Borovets as a resort, good ski, good bars and restaurants, and excellent value especially when compared to the largert European resorts. We booked with Ski-Trips who must have had a sale on because they were a lot cheaper than the other travel... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Stayed in a Studio woth two other people. Very clean and so much better than I was expecting. Had a room over looking the slopes. Food was ok...was at cooler temp than we were used to but this is to be expected for Bulgaria, but we ate out in the evenings and lunch anyway. Would definately stay here again.

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newton abbot, uk
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Just spent a week at the Rila on my own - great big room, two decent beds - I slept in the softer one - balcony with a view of the mountains, and a bath. What more could you want? And a swimming pool and hot tubs too. The food is average but I could always find something acceptable, and... More

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warwick
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

This is our 2nd trip to borovets and the hotel rila and we were not disappointed. Booked with balkan holidays last minute and they were excellent. Good prices and great communication, I will definitely us them again. We had a studio on the 9th flood overlooking the slopes. Basic but functional room. The beds are ok but as you're shattered... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

I believe this hotel was built around 30 years ago, and at that time it must have been the crowning glory of Borovets and probably of all Bulgaria. Well it's 30 years later, and whilst Bulgaria has just about moved on, the Rila Hotel hasn't really. Which for me is fine, I like the nostalgic and expansive marble lobby and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

This giant hotel is ideally situated at the foot of the ski slopes. It has most of the facilities you would expect - restaurant, bar, wifi, pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam etc - but do not be fooled, this is nowhere near a 4* accommodation. The rooms are spacious but sparse, the fittings are clean but outdated with very low beds... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Borovets is the 2nd resort in Bulgaria, but this by no means it should be your second choice, as it is home to the Rila Hotel. A large behemoth compared to the other hotels in the resort, & by far the best choice for those on a budget with an expectation of minimum standards as to be found accross Western... More

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Walsall, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

we arrived in Borovets not expecting the earth band with not a little trepidatio...how wrong we were...the reception staff and many of the waiting staff spoke passable English and a stay was a very respectable one....we had a family ski holiday with 3 grandparents one uncle 2 children and 2 grandchildren...we shared 3 rooms all overlooking the slopes and the... More

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Also Known As:
Rila Hotel Borovets
Address: Borovets 2010, Borovets 2010, Bulgaria
Region: Bulgaria > Sofia Region > Borovets
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Centre Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Best Value Hotels in Borovets
#5 Family Hotels in Borovets
#6 Luxury Hotels in Borovets
Price range (per night): $44 - $163
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The four-star Rila Hotel is the most impressive hotel in Borovets. Built in 1986 by the French company Les Arcs it is one of the largest ski lodges on the Balkan Peninsula. The hotel has an excellent location as a ski-in / ski-out hotel at the very bottom of the ski runs and 200 m from the Gondola lift; 50 m from Sitnyakovo Express and 50 m from Quad chair Martinovi Baraki.Rila Hotel provides holidays perfect for any age and during any season and offers ideal leisure opportunities – sports; spa; various restaurants and entertainments; sightseeing tours and cultural programs. For nature lovers Rila Hotel provides qualified mountain guides and selected hiking trips.Rila Hotel was completely renovated in 2001 and today it offer 256 double rooms and 266 standard studios. All rooms and studios have balconies overlooking the mountain with table and chairs. All are equipped with telephone; radio and satellite TV; bath with bathtub and hair-dryer. The studios have also small kitchenette and refrigerator.The hotel spa centre is the place where guests can pamper themselves with aromatherapy massages. At your disposal are heated indoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi; sauna; steam bath and solarium. The Pool Bar is a perfect place for relaxation after the exhausting day on the slopes. Sports lovers will be pleasantly surprised with the modern fitness centre and tennis court.Hotel Rila has 2 restaurants – Rila and Iskar with 300 and 200 seats. Qualitative European cuisine and delicious Bulgarian dishes prepared with love and genuine care are served in cozy ambiance.The Lobby Bar and the Pool Bar are the ideal choice for family and friends. With care dedicated to kids; the hotel provides a hall for games and entertainment, as well as ski kindergarten; where children between 4 and 8 years of age will get their first ski lessons.The hotel offers five conference halls with a capacity to accommodate from 30 to 200 attendees and with modern equipment for presentations and seminars. ... more   less 
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