Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko

in Bansko Ski Resort, Bulgaria

There is no question which is Bansko's finest hotel.  The award winning Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko is in a league of its own.  Varianos Travel is pleased to be able to offer for the 2009 ski season packages to Bansko, Bulgaria with stays in this grand hotel.  We are also happy to inform you that the the Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko, was voted as the Leading Spa Resort in Bulgaria for 2007 at the World Travel Awards.

The hotel is built in a typical Alpine architectural style and affords spectacular views of the Pirin mountains and the ski runs in particular.  Situated at the footsteps of the World Heritage Pirin area mountains, the Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko enjoys the most privileged of locations in the Bansko ski area.  The gondola station transferring skiers and snowboarders to the higher slopes of Bansko is located right next to the hotel making the Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko the only true Ski In - Ski Out hotel of the area.  The historic center of the old town of Bansko is only a few minutes walk from the Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko.

Facilities:

The spa and wellness center.

No skiing vacation is complete unless you can relax after an exciting day at the slopes.  The Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko sports its own Softtouch Ayurveda Center which is part of the Zalez Spa and Wellness Center.  The spa is spread in an area of 1.200 square meters and offers services worthy of the five stars it has.  Its facilities include a well equipped fitness area, aroma and bio saunas, body treatment rooms, a steam room, solarium, Turkish bath, massage rooms, an ice room, a beauty saloon, Jacuzzi and heated indoor and outdoor pools. The spas experienced team can suggest individual health and beauty programs from traditional Ayurvedic treatments to the most modern and innovative ways to heal and revitalize your body.  The experienced spa staff can also give advice on health menus.  Prices for the spas services are reasonable with a 50 minute whole body classical massage costing around 35 Euros and a 90 minute Thai massage setting you back about 55 Euros.  We are sure most of our customers will only reluctantly be leaving this luxurious spa center.

Restaurants.

The Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko offers the ski resort's premier choices in gourmet dining.  Dining experiences include mainly flavors from Bulgarian, Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine.  The "Gallery" is the hotel's main restaurant offering thematic buffet selections along with its traditional international menu.  "Come Prima " offers fine dining with a mainly Italian flavor.  Complimenting its food menu, an extensive wine list is sure to please even the most demanding wine lovers.  The "Bella Vista" lounge has a truly fitting name.  It is the perfect place to chill out and enjoy the mountain views while sipping your beverage.  The Executive Club lounge is a cozy place, reserved for Executive room occupants where you can enjoy your drink or appetizer in serenity.  The newest addition to the hotel's culinary offerings is the Sushi Bar offering fantastic fresh Asian cuisine and drinks.

Accommodation.

One area that the Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko truly excels in is the accommodation options it offers.  There are 159 rooms and suites with 110 of them being Deluxe rooms.  These are, as the rest of the hotel, elegantly designed in an Alpine style with wooden furniture and bright color schemes that create a comfortable and cheerful atmosphere.  Size is between 35 and 40 square meters and all rooms have a balcony with mountain views, a luxurious bathroom, mini bar, safe box, wireless internet access, satellite TV, 24 hour room service and individually controlled temperature settings.

The hotel's 22 Executive Club rooms offer similar comfort to Deluxe but are serviced as a "Hotel within the Hotel" and have access to the Executive Club lounge with free drinks and snacks.  A welcome treatment is also offered to guests.

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko offers three types of suites; Junior, Deluxe and Alpine.  Sizes are progressively bigger than rooms and residents all have access to Executive Club services.  The Deluxe and Alpine suites are the only ones offering quad occupancy for families with the Alpine suites also offering a private sauna in their bathrooms.

Bookings:

Call us at our Direct Ski Line (22663477) or email us to get your individualized cost of a ski holiday package with a stay at the Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko.  We will love to hear from you.

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