I stayed there for one week in April 2012 at the end of the ski season with my two sons. We had a twin room plus extra bed on a half board basis. The room was spacious and had plenty of hot water and drying facilities. The food in the restaurant was a bit disappointing as the choice was limited... More

Clean hotel always with plenty of staff around with bars, pool, spa etc. Located a short walk from ski gondola or free mini bus. Restaurants, bars etc all within walking distance. Only issue was that I found the food a little bland, but there are some very good restaurants which are excellent value and shouldn't be missed. More

Stayed here on a skiing trips with friends February 2012. Hotel was very comfortable, plenty of staff, prices of food and drink very reasonable. Hotel bus service was regular and reliable. I would stay at this hotel again. More

Just had a fantastic week of skiing in Bansko with my 25year old daughter and her boy friend , The hotel was great the staff were friendly the food and facilities were great had a lovely tiered legs massage , Never had to wait more than 5 minutes for the complementary bus to and from the gondola which is only... More

just ,back from great stay at the lion. booked independently with bulgariaski,and flew to plovdiv with rynair . a week h/b in studio with transfers/flights for £320 each.the hotel is situated about 5 min from the town and has a mini bus going to the lifts every 15 min ,although most people hire skis around the gondala and leave them... More

Nice large rooms with comfort beds and with a nice bathroom with bathtub - lovely I can really recomend this hotel! More

We booked through a hotel booking site but had to contact the hotel with a change of arrival time due to a flight change. We found that our emails went unanswered but phone contact was effective. We arrived at 1am and were greeted with a sandwich and apple as we'd missed evening meal which we were very impressed with as... More

we have just returned from a weeks stay at the lion ,The hotel is very nice ,we had a family room ,which comprises of a king size bed with ensuite bathroom and a large flat screen tv,and a large room with 2 single beds,an additional bathroom and flatscreen tv,(which shows old english movies )There is a sink with units (no... More

Excellent value for money. Good location, 5 minute walk to shops and gondola or a few minutes on the courtesy mini bus. Always a warm welcoming log fire in reception and staff very helpful. We had half board and thoroughly enjoyed all the food and found it plentiful with a good variety and always fresh fruit and salads. Both wine... More