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Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko
Bansko, Bulgaria · Kempinski · High Luxury
The only ski-in/ski-out hotel in Bansko and the only international-brand mountain resort in the Balkans, open since 2005 at the foot of the Gondola with direct access to 75 km of pistes inside the UNESCO-listed Pirin Mountains. A VIP lift pass exclusive to hotel guests cuts gondola queues that can otherwise reach two hours on peak weekends.
- 157 rooms
- Opened 2005
- Neighborhood: Gondola
- Rooms from 409 sq ft (38 m²)
- Architect: Slavin Baylov
About Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko
- Opened in October 2005, it is the only Kempinski hotel in Bulgaria and the only five-star international chain hotel in the country's southwest.
- Its 240-square-meter Presidential Suite, created from four Junior Suites, was ranked among the world's Top 101 Suites in 2013.
- Entry-level rooms start at 409 sq ft (38 m²).
History
Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko is the Kempinski-branded five-star ski and spa hotel in Bansko, Bulgaria, positioned by the Gondola lift station at the foot of the Pirin Mountains ([Kempinski Hotels](https://www.kempinski.com/en/hotel-grand-arena/hotel-overview/hotel-information/our-hotel)). The official site says the property has 157 Alpine-style rooms, including 25 suites and a Presidential Suite, but it does not state the opening year on the hotel overview page ([Kempinski Hotels](https://www.kempinski.com/en/hotel-grand-arena/hotel-overview/hotel-information/our-hotel)). The hotel highlights ski-in/ski-out access, year-round operation, and a spa-and-gourmet positioning centered on winter sports and mountain leisure ([Kempinski Hotels](https://www.kempinski.com/en/hotel-grand-arena/hotel-overview/hotel-information/our-hotel)). It is described by Kempinski as its most awarded hotel in Bansko and Bulgaria, though the specific awards were not identified in the authoritative sources reviewed ([Kempinski Hotels](https://www.kempinski.com/en/hotel-grand-arena/hotel-overview/hotel-information/our-hotel)).
The setting
The hotel sits in Bansko, a ski resort town in southwestern Bulgaria, directly across from the gondola station and at the gateway to the Pirin Mountains ([Kempinski Hotels](https://www.kempinski.com/en/hotel-grand-arena/hotel-overview/hotel-information/our-hotel)). Kempinski also emphasizes that the property is set in a UNESCO World Heritage environment tied to the Pirin landscape ([Kempinski Hotels](https://www.kempinski.com/en/hotel-grand-arena/hotel-overview/hotel-information/our-hotel)).
Restaurants and bars
- Gallery Restaurant — Restaurant · International
- Come Prima Restaurant — Restaurant · Mediterranean
- Sushi Bar & Teppanyaki Grill — Restaurant · Teppanyaki
- Lobby Bar — Restaurant · International
- Piano Bar Sing Sing — Bar
- La Veranda Bar and Lounge — Restaurant · International
- Vitamin Bar — Restaurant · International
Experiences
- Ski-in and ski-out access to 75 km of ski runs — Located across from the adjacent Gondola lift station, giving direct access to 75 km of prime-quality ski runs.
- Team-building activities — Indoor and outdoor programme including hiking, ATV and Jeep tours, horse riding, rafting, biking, archery tag and guided regional excursions.
- Spa and wellness — State-of-the-art spa facilities amid mountain scenery, with exclusive SPA treatments and wellness experiences.
- Bansko old town walk — A 15-minute stroll from the charming old town of Bansko.
Amenities
- Kempinski The Spa, 1,200 sq m
- 1 indoor swimming pool
- 2 outdoor swimming pools
- Kid's outdoor swimming pool
- In-and outdoor Jacuzzi
- Fitness centre
- Snow room
- Ski-in/ski-out access by the Gondola lift station
- Sauna
- Pet-friendly
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