Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Hi Everyone,
I was a member of this forum but have been away for a few years due to an injury to my wife that happened in Boro.Well we are now going back to Bulgaria but to Bansko rather than Boro.We will be staying at the Grand Arena on A b&b basis so if anyone can give me some eateries for the evening it would be helpful.Also how far is the bank from our hotel and what are the opening times and current exchange rate.
We were in Boro 6 times and always enjoyed ourselves and found this site the best and most informative.
Just another thing does anyone know what the transfer time is from Sofia to Bansko.
Also if anyone can think of anything else we might need to know that would be great.
We have booked a full package and have our own skis and boots and are reasonable skiers and get to Bansko on 28/1/2012.
kind regards to all

Others may throw hate mail in my direction but one of the perks of the Kempinski/Grand Arena is the purchase of the VIP lift pass, it gets you past the Gondola queue should there be one, it used to be a free upgrade for all guests of the hotel but this year there is a charge of 395 Lev, so if you haven't already bought a lift pass it might be worth considering buying it on check in. Sorry not sure of banks, there is one in the old town that I noticed but an ATM outside hotel has always been what we use.

You will love the hotel and ski locker room.

If you wish to lounge in a 5 star, with spa, pool, restaurant... right opposite the gondola with the option of VIP pass (it is owned by Ulen) then you will have to rough it a bit... the bank is next door (my god !!!!! the guest has to walk), the Victoria is across the road (good restaurant, though i think its a bit pricey..) It is not recommended to stroll around in your Kempinski robes and slippers, as you will likely get mugged, people assuming you have loads of money....
You might just notice a little difference from Boro.. one word of warning, the bar in the hotel is bloody expensive (rakia - 10lv)
Transfer is around 3 hours, loads of bars/restaurants in vicinity for all tastes, check other threads... I really do not think you will be disappointed