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Rila v Samokov
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 07-17-05 22:25Rila v Samokov
Going to Borovets next winter. Cannot decide which hotel Samokov or Rila. Any comments welcome.Cheers
re: Rila v Samokov
i love the rila and have stayed there many times but because of that i havent stayed at the samokov,
i think in my opinion that from comments on here that the samokov is better accomodation and food and family facalitys but i love the rila and stay there with my children and they like the food even if i dont but its each to their own and what they want or expect from a hotel,
i like the rila as its right on the slopes where the children go and so for me is a better meeting point ...
i think in my opinion that from comments on here that the samokov is better accomodation and food and family facalitys but i love the rila and stay there with my children and they like the food even if i dont but its each to their own and what they want or expect from a hotel,
i like the rila as its right on the slopes where the children go and so for me is a better meeting point ...
i love the rila and have stayed there many times but because of that i havent stayed at the samokov,
i think in my opinion that from comments on here that the samokov is better accomodation and food and family facalitys but i love the rila and stay there with my children and they like the food even if i dont but its each to their own and what they want or expect from a hotel,
i like the rila as its right on the slopes where the children go and so for me is a better meeting point with my children and prntr for what we do and where we go
i think in my opinion that from comments on here that the samokov is better accomodation and food and family facalitys but i love the rila and stay there with my children and they like the food even if i dont but its each to their own and what they want or expect from a hotel,
i like the rila as its right on the slopes where the children go and so for me is a better meeting point with my children and prntr for what we do and where we go
re: Rila v Samokov
I stayed at the Samokov last year and here are my impressions about the differences having gone for a wander up to the Rila too...
The basics
Samokov has it's own ski school, but it's a 100 metre walk to the nursery slopes (uphill) and about 30 metres to the Gondola. The Rila is right on the nursery slopes (you could ski straight to the door) and it's about a 100 metre walk down to the gondola.
Alledgely, the Rila were charging about 70-80 lev for a massage, the Samokov was under ...
The basics
Samokov has it's own ski school, but it's a 100 metre walk to the nursery slopes (uphill) and about 30 metres to the Gondola. The Rila is right on the nursery slopes (you could ski straight to the door) and it's about a 100 metre walk down to the gondola.
Alledgely, the Rila were charging about 70-80 lev for a massage, the Samokov was under ...
I stayed at the Samokov last year and here are my impressions about the differences having gone for a wander up to the Rila too...
The basics
Samokov has it's own ski school, but it's a 100 metre walk to the nursery slopes (uphill) and about 30 metres to the Gondola. The Rila is right on the nursery slopes (you could ski straight to the door) and it's about a 100 metre walk down to the gondola.
Alledgely, the Rila were charging about 70-80 lev for a massage, the Samokov was under 30 lev.
The views from the Rila are fantastic, if you are overlooking the slopes, the views from the Samokov are not as good.
Both hotels have a nightclub. The Samokov does a wicked pancake in the reception area in the afternoon for about 2 lev.
The Rila always seemed to be much more buzzing than the Samokov, but it all depends what you are looking for. As an alternative to the Rila, there is also the Iglika which is across the road from it - nestled quite nicely between Samokov and Rila and a very small friendly hotel
J
The basics
Samokov has it's own ski school, but it's a 100 metre walk to the nursery slopes (uphill) and about 30 metres to the Gondola. The Rila is right on the nursery slopes (you could ski straight to the door) and it's about a 100 metre walk down to the gondola.
Alledgely, the Rila were charging about 70-80 lev for a massage, the Samokov was under 30 lev.
The views from the Rila are fantastic, if you are overlooking the slopes, the views from the Samokov are not as good.
Both hotels have a nightclub. The Samokov does a wicked pancake in the reception area in the afternoon for about 2 lev.
The Rila always seemed to be much more buzzing than the Samokov, but it all depends what you are looking for. As an alternative to the Rila, there is also the Iglika which is across the road from it - nestled quite nicely between Samokov and Rila and a very small friendly hotel
J
re: Rila v Samokov
I have stayed at both the Rila and Samokov - both are nice hotels but the Samokov is more family orientated than the Rila - food is about the same - although the samokov has the pancake man as mentioned and also a man cooking omelettes and fried eggs etc for you in mornings. Rila is right on the nursey slopes and is good for night skiing and sledging but samokov is closer to Gondola and ice rink and has own bowling alley, shooting gallery. I have booked for next year and we are staying at ...
I have stayed at both the Rila and Samokov - both are nice hotels but the Samokov is more family orientated than the Rila - food is about the same - although the samokov has the pancake man as mentioned and also a man cooking omelettes and fried eggs etc for you in mornings. Rila is right on the nursey slopes and is good for night skiing and sledging but samokov is closer to Gondola and ice rink and has own bowling alley, shooting gallery. I have booked for next year and we are staying at the samokov. Hope this helps.
re: Rila v Samokov
Many thanks one and all. Seems I cannot loose either way! Think I'll try the Samokov cos it's a smidge cheaper and the pancakes sound a great idea.Cheers
