Bulgaria Ski discussion board

What a fab time we had in pamps 8th - 15th March.
It was our first time Skiing and what an experience.
The ski instryctor 'Nelly' was great and we had a great group and made good friends. We stayed at the Hotel Belmont, food, service and staff were fantastic. Not as cheap as we were told to eat/drink out. Snow could have been better, but still had a fab time and now got the bug for skiing.

What is the weather like in January in Borovets or Bansko, thinking of going next year but want more snow! (don't we all)

Also can anybody recommend a good hotel in either resort, will only be our second time skiing so which resort would be best?

Tracy

Usually stay in Rila. Great location at bottom of Rila slope so depending on snow you can ski straight down to hotel doors. Night skiing and toboggoning is on the same slope. Walk down the main street to gondola which can be tricky if icy but again if snow is good you can slowly ski down.

Hotel is big but well decorated, rooms clean with full size bath, TV and balconies. Rooms at front overlook slopes but can be noisey at night but lots to see! Rooms at back overlook forest and are quieter. Cleaners everyday, very good with messy rooms

Breakfast is a good choice between continental and English, including pancakes, cold meats, bread, rolls, fruit, yoghourt, tea and coffee. Evening meal is always a good choice, especially salads but main meals are a little bit hit and miss, taste and appeal wise.

Large downstairs bar with cable TVs but a bit expensive. Swimming pool and jaccuzi free to guests. Ski stores in hotel but we take ours back up to room and have never been stopped. 24 hour bank and shops etc.

Hope that helps.