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with balconies, and the restaurant's good. Kids under two sleep free, as do those under 11
(when accompanied by two adults).
HOTEL
Alpin Hotel $$
( 32 201;
www.alpin-hotel.bg
;
d/ste from 96/135 lv; )
On the mountain's base
by the winter sports action, this modern place has small but comfortable rooms with all
mod cons, and a sparkling lobby bar.
Hotel Rila $$$
( 32 295;
www.rilaborovets.com
;
s/d/apt 90/120/160 lv; )
The gigantic Rila,
opposite the mountain near the main road's upper end, has impressive facilities including
fitness centre, tennis court, two restaurants, shops and nightclub. The once very modern
rooms are faded but fine. Those on the upper floor facing the mountain offer wonderful
views from their balconies.
HOTEL
Hotel Samokov $$
( 323 09;
www.samokov.com
; s/d/ste from 60/80/120 lv; )
Halfway down the
main road from the mountain, the gargantuan Samokov has three restaurants, nightclub,
shopping centre, gym, bowling alley and ski school. The comfortable modern rooms are
somewhat more bland than those of other local resorts, but the prices are considerably
lower for a similar range of services.
HOTEL
Villa Stresov $$$
( 02-980 4292;
www.villastresov.com
; Borovets; d from €90, villa from €480; )
This large Swiss-style villa has four double rooms sleeping up to eight people, a full kit-
chen, a garden and all mod cons. Rent it all, or just pay for one, two or three bedrooms.
There's a two-night minimum stay.
VILLA
