We visited Borovets for the first time in Jan 09 and were so taken with it we returned in Feb 09, 6 weeks later, much to the surprise of the Instructors and locals we had made friends with - Stayed at the Samokov both times - The hotel is clean and located exactly where you need it to be oposite... more

We stayed here during the last week of Feb. The snow conditions were great and we had good skiing without may queues (as long as you miss the main gondola peak time aroung 10 am). We had a young child in ski school, so the hotel location made everything easy with gear hire in the basement, ski school meeting outside... more

We stayed at the hotel last week for 6 days of skiing. The location is perfect for getting to the gondola and you can pick up your ski hire quite cheaply if you go to the White Magic bar across from the hotel entrance and speak to the owner, who skiid in the Olympics! The hotel is definately very 'Eastern... more

I also stayed in the Samokov 21st Feb-28 Feb 09 and I agree with the previous reviewer. I have been to lots of hotels worldwide and this hotel was fine. You have to remember that its 4* Bulgarian not 4* UK! Even so, I thought it was at least 3* UK which isn't bad. The hotel was huge, and the... more

We stayed at the Samokov hotel from the 21st-28th Feb 09, having been skiing before and stayed at the Rila hotel I don' t think the Samokov is of the same high standard, however this is definitley reflected in the price. Rooms were fine, shower was good, although one day I finished skiing early and went back to the room... more

Just got back from Borovets on the 28th Feb. Had a really good week, it was my first time skiing. the snow was there in abundance for the first few days and the slopes coped well all week no real bad ice patches on the slopes I went on. If you are a learner there are green runs both at... more

I have just come back from Borovets yesterday after having had the worst holiday ever. Had I skied with friends it would have been ok. However, as a single parent, I had an awful time. My son is 5. We booked into the Olymp Hotel which would have been fantastic for anyone who could already ski as you could ski... more

About 12 weeks ago we booked a room at the Samokov Hotel via Inghams at a very reasonable price (dare I say cheap price) - especially compared to France, Italy etc. Then 3 weeks ago, I was extremely downhearted having read reviews about the Hotel - I really was not looking forward to going. However having just returned from an... more

I had read lots of reviews befreo going to the Samokov and yes the hotel is dated and basic but for the price and the fact it is so close to the slope it was brilliant value. Yes the food is not great but its not awful either, the pool and facilities were good. The queue at meal times can... more