Borovets is 10-15 mins walk to slopes by Hotel Rila. Walk is slightly uphill and you won't want to do it in boots!! No ski bus although taxi is 10 Lev from any point to any point in Borovets (about £3).
Skis and boots can be stored at ski depots - we used the one at the gondola!
As for being refurbished, the Bor is decent enough and food is OK if rarely piping hot! Bar prices are good and staff polite (except for the witch on reception). No pool yet but the one at Samokov hotel is ...
Borovets is 10-15 mins walk to slopes by Hotel Rila. Walk is slightly uphill and you won't want to do it in boots!! No ski bus although taxi is 10 Lev from any point to any point in Borovets (about £3).
Skis and boots can be stored at ski depots - we used the one at the gondola!
As for being refurbished, the Bor is decent enough and food is OK if rarely piping hot! Bar prices are good and staff polite (except for the witch on reception). No pool yet but the one at Samokov hotel is near and cheap enough!
Tips - Get up early for breakfast at 8 and get to lifts by 9 then you will avoid queues!