The Hotel Ela is a great value hotel in an ideal location – it puts you slap bang next to the gondola which takes you to the top of the mountain. Plus, it’s right at the top of the main street so you’re close to all the bars and restaurants, and the learn to ski area and rental shop are just a 250m walk away.The rooms are just as good, and breakfast and dinner are included everyday. If that's not enough to convince you, the bar is one of the cheapest in Borovets, with a beer or glass of wine costing around £1.50. There’s even a sauna and steam room for you to relax in if your ski legs need a little extra pampering.

All rooms have a cable TV and minibar.Small double room - sleeps 1-2: Double bed, private shower and WC.Twin room - sleeps 2: Twin beds, private shower and WC.Twin room - sleeps 2-3: Twin beds, single sofa bed, private shower, WC and balcony or terrace.

extra charge for sauna, steam room and massage fitness room table tennis lobby bar kids' playroom free WiFi lift to all floors 76 bedrooms

right next to the main gondola 5 minutes' walk to the learn to ski area and rental shop across the road from Borovets main street (hotel is on the end so you'll avoid the noise)

hot and cold buffet breakfast buffet-style evening meals with daily salad, starter and dessert buffets extra charge for drinks including water Christmas Day and New Year's Eve gala dinners are included