Reviews of Samokov Hotel, Borovets, Bulgaria

First time skiing 4 of us in...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Mar 2008

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

Mr N K

Comments:

First time skiing 4 of us in party

Samokov is so retro it is cool.. reminded me of 'the shining' but not scary! Rooms very clean Good size nice balcony - just a bit dated. Brilliant location next to Gondola, and close to bars restaurants... read more

Totally dreadful hotel. I have...

Overall Rating:

1/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Mar 2008

Tour Operator:

MyTravel

Submitted By:

Mrs V Walsh

Comments:

Totally dreadful hotel. I have never met ruder, more hostile people in my life, let alone in the service industry. The service was surly and aggressive, the hotel smelled of smoke everywhere, even the swimming pool. Everything was an extra charge,... read more

The hotel reception area and...

Overall Rating:

1/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Mar 2008

Tour Operator:

INGHAMS

Submitted By:

Mr D Bishop

Comments:

The hotel reception area and service is fine, as is the ski and boots area. The hotel is just across from the main Gondala. We booked 3 rooms via Inghams, but the food was very poor standards and quality. I can eat almost anything, but we spent most... read more

As first time skiers, we were...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Jan 2008

Tour Operator:

CrystalSki

Submitted By:

Mr MJ Jordan

Comments:

As first time skiers, we were unsure what to expect but Borovets didn't dissapoint.Big enough to eat and drink in different bars each night but small enough to make everywhere acesible by foot.Snowed whilst we were there which added to the... read more

There was 5 of us in our...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Feb 2008

Tour Operator:

Neilson

Submitted By:

Mrs Sl Galloway

Comments:

There was 5 of us in our party,all skiing for the first time.



The hotel was well located, the Neilson staff (Chiris & Colleague) were very friendly, helpful and efficient. The resort was ideal for beginers, we had a... read more

This was our second skiing trip...

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Feb 2007

Tour Operator:

Balkan Holidays

Submitted By:

Mrs N Denning

Comments:

This was our second skiing trip to Bulgaria (previously went to Pamporovo).



Borovets is far more suited to intermediates than Pamporovo, there are plenty of varied runs - the best ones being at the top of the cable car to the... read more

Party size - 8. This was 1st...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Jan 2007

Tour Operator:

Inghams

Submitted By:

Miss V Liddle

Comments:

Party size - 8. This was 1st time skiing, and 1st time to Bulgaria. People were very friendly, hotel was in excellent location. Facilities in the hotel were great.



The night club was excellent and the prices at the bar were... read more

Great holiday! Food and drink...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Jan 2005

Tour Operator:

Neilson

Submitted By:

Mr S Field

Comments:

Great holiday! Food and drink very, very cheap and at some places, high quality meals available. In the hotel Samakov the breakfast bar had a good choice of breakfasts such as full English, continental and cereals. Teatime was also good, with a... read more

First family skiing holiday so...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Dec 2005

Tour Operator:

inghams

Submitted By:

Aj Ski Mum!

Comments:

First family skiing holiday so beginners-had a brilliant time- all got in ski school at hotel, well worth it to get you skiing and to find your way round the various ski runs as a beginner.



Samokov Hotel good, friendly,... read more