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re: Hotel Samokov 26/12/09.

Chris

As Mac has already stated Katies just over the road from the Samokov does very good food and not badly priced, although we didn't have their breakfasts apparently they are just as good as their Steak dinners! This is were we ended up after the disappointing Samakov meals. You will have a great time skiing if the white stuff falls from the skies!!

re: Hotel Samokov 26/12/09.

Chris

As Mac has already stated Katies just over the road from the Samokov does very good food and not badly priced, although we didn't have their breakfasts apparently they are just as good as their Steak dinners! This is were we ended up after the disappointing Samakov meals. You will have a great time skiing if the white stuff falls from the skies!!

re: Hotel Samokov 26/12/09.

Hey Chris,

If you find the food is crap then theres a great little place pretty much opposite called Sunny's which is really good and they're really friendly!! (thats if its still there its a couple of years since i went but will be returning in jan)

Hope you have a fab time!!

Emma

re: Hotel Samokov 26/12/09.

Think i will making a visit to Katy's i love steaks...not so keen on eggs and cucumbers....
just booked the learn to ski package with inghams, £169.

re: Hotel Samokov 26/12/09.

Go with an open mind about the food, its not fantastic but its ok.
The Gala dinner is helped down with the free booze they provide, but it was not great last year.
Fireworks at midnight were however amazing.
You never know we might bump into you, we are going on the 26th to the Samakov again for a week this year.

re: Hotel Samokov 26/12/09.

For the price you cannot complain about the food. looking forward to giving it a go and the whole skiing experience. plenty of alcohol im sure will help...

re: Hotel Samokov 26/12/09.

Try out 'The Crown' bar near the Hotel Rila you can get a litre tankard of beer for a few quid x

re: Hotel Samokov 26/12/09.

Hi
I am going on boxing day too, flying from Manchester with hubby and son. Have stayed at the Rila before but 1st time at Samokov.
I have not not booked any ski package this year as i have been poorly and was not sure if i was going to ski or not but if i change my mind when i get there can i just hire skis and get passes daily or will this work out more expensive then getting the full weeks package and just not using it?

re: Hotel Samokov 26/12/09.

I have stayed at 4 different hotels in Borovets, im my experience the food is very similar in all hotels and whilst it is not fantastic it is ok and edible. Breakfasts do tend to be good - sets you up for the day!

re: Hotel Samokov 26/12/09.

Hi, 1st time skiing;

I have bought the main stuff; jacket, ski pants, gloves, goggles, socks, hats..

any other advice on clothing or items worth packing...