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Hotel Lion, Bansko

fffflip Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-14-08 11:35

re: Hotel Lion, Bansko

Stayin there 1 march, it,s gr8 to see good reviews 1st time in Bansko.
Thanks guys
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mel Author:Mel posts : 414   (Expert)Date : 01-14-08 13:42

re: Hotel Lion, Bansko

Hi YT we are going on 19th flying from manchester 13.55 Thomas cook
Yorkshire Terriers Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-14-08 13:51

re: Hotel Lion, Bansko

mel we are flying from the same airport but going with Thomson at 15:30

Are you in ski school or anything like that?

YT
On Piste Lis Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-14-08 14:34

re: Hotel Lion, Bansko

we stayed at hotel lion in bansko last march, it was a lovely hotel very clean, nice big rooms, big bathroom and fresh towels whenever you want them!
the pool area was nice, very nice pool but the hot tub was freezing! a good tip is to take a pair of flip flops with you if you're going to use the pool and can be a bit slippery walking around the outside.
the food in the bar is good, and drinks aren't badly priced and they have big screen tvs with sports channels on. bar staff are nice ...
we stayed at hotel lion in bansko last march, it was a lovely hotel very clean, nice big rooms, big bathroom and fresh towels whenever you want them!
the pool area was nice, very nice pool but the hot tub was freezing! a good tip is to take a pair of flip flops with you if you're going to use the pool and can be a bit slippery walking around the outside.
the food in the bar is good, and drinks aren't badly priced and they have big screen tvs with sports channels on. bar staff are nice and friendly, reception staff weren't very helpful but that can't be helped i guess...
it's only a short walk to the gondola but the buses are really good, we didn't wait longer than 10mins the whole time we were there.
hope that helps a bit Very Happy

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Yorkshire Terriers Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-14-08 14:40

re: Hotel Lion, Bansko

Cheers on piste lis - your comments are appreciated.

YT
glynis Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-14-08 17:51

re: Hotel Lion, Bansko

one hint we got off here last year was to collect white toweling gowns for spa early in week/day or they run out
Agree with everyone else - really nice hotel
mel Author:Mel posts : 414   (Expert)Date : 01-15-08 00:50

re: Hotel Lion, Bansko

Hi YT, Yes I am doing ski school, but my husband snowboards. We have friends that are on the same flight as you also staying at the Lion. How many of you are going and have you been b4.
Yorkshire Terriers Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-15-08 14:59

re: Hotel Lion, Bansko

Mel - just my wife and me Smile

Being to Bansko before (in 2004) but never to this hotel, indeed do not think it was built when we last went.

YT
mel Author:Mel posts : 414   (Expert)Date : 01-15-08 15:39

re: Hotel Lion, Bansko

We went last Jan for our Honeymoon stayed across the road in the Perun. That had a nice outdoor pool, but couldn't justify the extra £200 just for our aniversary. The snow looks brill this year
Yorkshire Terriers Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-16-08 10:51

re: Hotel Lion, Bansko

Mel - congrats on your one year - time just seems to fly by. Fingers crossed the Lion is as nice as it sounds.

Ps. keeping the fingers crossed the fog that is due in Sofia at the weekend is not too bad - not like last week.

YT