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Hotel Lion, Bansko

Yorkshire Terriers Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-11-08 21:10

Hotel Lion, Bansko

Don't usually do these 'what's it like?' post, but thought I would just this once Very Happy having read not many comments in the review section of this site.

So what is Hotel Lion in Bankso like? From the photos and their official website it sounds and looks nice, but is that what the clients find? Additionally how far is to walk from the hotel to the gondola station - although I understand that there is a bus that takes the hassle out of all that.

Many thanks for your reply.

YT
Smag Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-11-08 23:34

re: Hotel Lion, Bansko

YT,

Small world

Lion Hotel is very nice and a good location - 5 mins to gondola across the natural slop Very Happy Very Happy
10 mins stroll down into town. It is right next door to our little place we have bought. ( next apartment block up the hill on the same side of the road called Bondis)
The bar in the Lion is very nice and we spend a few nights in there till the early mornings sinking a few beers after a meal in the town. You will have a great time. One of the best hotels out ...
YT,

Small world

Lion Hotel is very nice and a good location - 5 mins to gondola across the natural slop Very Happy Very Happy
10 mins stroll down into town. It is right next door to our little place we have bought. ( next apartment block up the hill on the same side of the road called Bondis)
The bar in the Lion is very nice and we spend a few nights in there till the early mornings sinking a few beers after a meal in the town. You will have a great time. One of the best hotels out there

Cheers
Smag

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Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-11-08 23:40

re: Hotel Lion, Bansko

Stayed there last year mate - top class and could not fault it.

PP Cool
Snow Plough Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-11-08 23:44

re: Hotel Lion, Bansko

Snap to above comments, stayed there last year it's close enough to gondola and also for down town.

Back there feb 23.

cant wait. Very Happy

s.p.
mel Author:Mel posts : 414   (Expert)Date : 01-12-08 19:56
sam r Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-12-08 20:23

re: Hotel Lion, Bansko

Very impressed by the Lion. It's 8mins or so to Gondola but there is a regular mini bus.

The breakfast was ok if you were sensible about what you chose. It comprised of a hot a cold buffet. Lots of cereal, toast, cheese, meats ect.... Plenty of hot drinks, as many as you want.

The bar in the lobby is nice with big comfy chairs and cheap cold lager. The only thing that was slightly strange was the people in bathers and towels walking across the bar to get to the spa. However, this was ...
Very impressed by the Lion. It's 8mins or so to Gondola but there is a regular mini bus.

The breakfast was ok if you were sensible about what you chose. It comprised of a hot a cold buffet. Lots of cereal, toast, cheese, meats ect.... Plenty of hot drinks, as many as you want.

The bar in the lobby is nice with big comfy chairs and cheap cold lager. The only thing that was slightly strange was the people in bathers and towels walking across the bar to get to the spa. However, this was not a problem. Pool table in the lobby bar was good also.

Enjoy

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Yorkshire Terriers Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-12-08 22:17

re: Hotel Lion, Bansko

Thanks for the information guys. And Smag did not realise you had a place over in Bansko - you lucky lucky guy Smile

I really like the look of the Lion - hence why I booked it, so hoping it is really nice.

YT
mel Author:Mel posts : 414   (Expert)Date : 01-13-08 13:04

re: Hotel Lion, Bansko

See you there next week YT
steveB Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-13-08 14:28

re: Hotel Lion, Bansko

we stayed there last year too. excellent. that good we also went to borovets and finding a lion there we went and had a look and it is very similar so we're booked to go there in Feb.
my only complaint is that they seem to have the heating on full blast all of the time so take some shorts!
The bar is also one of the cheapest in town!.
Yorkshire Terriers Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-14-08 02:00

re: Hotel Lion, Bansko

mel - when are you going and from which departure airport?

YT