Stayed here for a week in this family-run hotel although I didn't get the impression that it was generally used for long stays. Most guests I saw seemed to be staying just overnight.
Majority of the staff at the hotel were friendly and very courteous and happy to respond to any requests or queries.
The hotel (which is currently in the process of being extended) is located on a busy main road with no pavements in between the Sofia ring-road about 1km in one direction and Pancharevo town and lake 1km in the other direction - so nothing to look at from the front door, but some quiet private land to the rear. The only choice for a relaxing stroll would be up and around the lake or perhaps somewhere beyond the private land to the rear of the hotel.
The room was comfortable, quiet, and overlooking the private land and beyond to the top of Vitoshia mountain with cable/satellite channels and ensuite toilet/basin/shower (no bath). The fridge was a little bit noisy.
Food was really nice and plentiful with a good choice at a good price but separately charged from the room rate. Bar had quite a bit of choice as well.
There's a casino in the hotel which apparently has replaced a swimming pool. From the outside it looked to be a dark and little-used room full of slot machines.
Overall it seemed a comfortable and quiet place to stay at a reasonable price, but with limited scope for providing long-term stay enjoyment.
Info:
Room rates: see website.
Taxi to the airport: 8 Leva (4 Euro).
Regular bus to Sofia center: 0.70 Leva.
Owner responded to the galant@tourism.bg email.
