For the ultimate luxury accommodation in Bansko, look no further than the Grand Arena Kempinski Hotel. It was voted Bulgaria's Best Ski Hotel in 2013, 2014 and 2015 by the World Ski Awards, and also received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2015 for the fifth year in a row. Bansko’s only ski-in, ski-out hotel enjoys the best location in resort - opposite the high speed cable car and a short walk from the centre. This high-quality hotel has luxurious rooms that are impressively decorated in modern Alpine style, with wooden furniture and bright colours that create a comfortable and cheerful atmosphere.The facilities at the hotel couldn’t be better too – including the state-of-the-art ski room, free kids’ club, shopping boutiques and hair salon.If you like to properly unwind after a day on the slopes, the Kempinski is the perfect choice – it has been named Bulgaria's Leading Spa Resort by the World Travel Awards three years running. The lavish wellness facilities include indoor and outdoor pools and Jacuzzis, saunas, steam rooms, a snow room and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. Plus, there’s a whole range of indulgent massages and treatments on offer, including the unique AlphaSphere – a boat-shaped chair said to bring ultimate relaxation. The Kempinski also has one of the best reputations for food. Try the flagship Sushi Bar and Teppanyaki Grill for authentic Japanese cuisine; the Come Prima Mediterranean Restaurant for modern dining with Italian flair; or the Gallery Restaurant for breakfast and dinner buffets with themes ranging from traditional Bulgarian to American and Oriental.Looking for a lighter meal or an evening drink? Take advantage of the stunning views from the La Veranda Bar and Lounge; have a game of billiards in the Bella Vista Bar; treat yourself to afternoon tea in the Lobby Bar; or enjoy a night of live music in the Piano Bar Sing Sing – the options are endless.

All rooms have a cable TV, minibar, hairdryer, safe and bathrobes.Deluxe double room (town view) - 38m² - sleeps 2-3 (max 2 adults): Kingsize bed, single roll-out bed, private bath, shower, WC and balcony.Deluxe twin room (town view) - 38m² - sleeps 2-3 (max 2 adults): Twin beds, single roll-out bed, private bath, shower, WC and balcony.Deluxe double room (mountain view) - 38m² - sleeps 2-3 (max 2 adults): Kingsize bed, single roll-out bed, private bath, shower, WC and balcony.Rooms for sole occupancy are available at a supplement on request.Cots are available free of charge.

indoor pool and heated outdoor pools fitness room spa centre with Finnish and Bio saunas, and Hamman and Aroma steam baths extra charge for massage and treatments AlphaSphere snow room Sushi Bar and Teppanyaki Grill Come Prima Mediterranean restaurant Gallery restaurant with themed buffets Bella Vista Lounge and Terrace Lobby Bar Piano Bar Sing Sing Vitamin Bar with healthy drinks and snacks 24 hour room service shopping area hair salon state-of-the-art ski room hotel-run kids' club (free for 2-12 years, 9am-6pm) extra charge for babysitting service pool table and darts free WiFi throughout lift to all floors 157 rooms

ski-in, ski-out opposite the main gondola 15 minutes' walk to the resort centre

hot and cold buffet breakfast buffet-style evening meals taken in the Gallery restaurant other restaurants in the hotel are at an additional charge Christmas Day and New Year's Eve gala dinners included (not including drinks)