About this property

Being the only ski-in and ski-out hotel in Bansko, Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko is located in the very heart of the mountain resort, right across the Gondola elevator station. The five-star luxury hotel features 157 Alpine-style rooms, including 25 suites and an exclusive Presidential Suite, fully renovated Kempinski The Spa, four conference rooms and dining rooms with spectacular views of the majestic Pirin Mountains, offering an authentic Kempinski gourmet experience. The Gallery restaurant offers themed buffets throughout the winter and BBQ at the sunlit terrace during the summer. The guests can explore the spirit of Mediterranean cuisine at Come Prima Restaurant in a romantic and cozy ambiance. Live cooking by the hotel’s international culinary team headed by Executive Chef Nikola Todorov (instead of Trevor Portelli) in the open kitchen. In the winter, The Sushi Bar and Teppanyaki Grill welcome guests for an exquisite meal and show by expert Teppanyaki chefs. In summer, La Veranda Bar & Lounge offers not only a breathtaking view of the mountain but also a unique menu, superb summer cocktails and the sushi corner by the pool. Piano bar Sing Sing warms up the winter nights with amazing live performances and a spirited atmosphere. The Lobby Bar is the perfect place for a morning coffee or a light snack for lunch, or even a nice cocktail in front of the cozy fireplace on cold winter nights. Free access to a 24-hour gym and to a thermal area of the Spa is included. It offers Finish sauna, Herbal sauna, sanarium, infrared cabin, experience showers, deep digital detox area, custom-made aroma steam bath, laconium, one indoor and two outdoor swimming pools, kids outdoor swimming pool, indoor and outdoor hot tub and a unique snow room. Family-friendly Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko Bansko has a supervised Kids Club offering complimentary childcare for all hotel guests with children aged 3 to 12 years old with a daily program with a variety of amusing activities and games. The hotel can organize airport pick-up and drop-off from Sofia and Thessaloniki International Airport.

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Kempinski
Hotel chain/brand
Kempinski

Property highlights

    • Located in the best-rated area in Bansko, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Private parking at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • EarthCheck Certified
    EarthCheck Certified

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Abboud
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Amazing ski in ski out hotel..amazing spa..best location for skiing in Bansko
  • Uman
    Israel Israel
    Best experience ever!!! Excellent location, service and facilities.
  • Andreas
    Greece Greece
    Everything was as I planned All the facilities and the staff make us enjoy our stay
  • Daniela
    Israel Israel
    Beautiful!! You can see the ski tracks from your room. lol. Perfect location next to the gondola. The hotel is super clean and housekeeping was twice a day! Lobby very inviting, spa so nice!!I did not use the sauna but the outdoor jacuzzi was...
  • George
    South Africa South Africa
    Perfect Proximity to the ski lift. Spa, sauna, Jacuzzi and warm pool are exceptional. Tepanyaki Restaurant was absolutely brilliant- kids enjoyed it tremendously and the food was special.
  • Olga
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    The staff were exceptionally nice. We really enjoyed the spa. 4 sauna, 1 steam, 1 ice room, indoor heated jacuzzi and pool, and same outdoor. The piano bar was also very good experience. The singers Doni and Eli were very professional and good...
  • Mikhael
    Israel Israel
    The great breakfast. The great Spa, The good pool. The great service. The room is spaceous.
  • Nikola
    North Macedonia North Macedonia
    My wife and I recently stayed at the Kempinski Hotel in Bansko, and while most of the experience was exceptional, there were a couple of things worth noting. First, the breakfast was outstanding—easily a 10/10. The egg station was a standout,...
  • Georgi
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    The location, the cleanliness, the staff politeness, the overall state of the general premises, the food.
  • Michal
    Israel Israel
    Nice hotel with great facilities and very friendly staff. The pool is very nice the spa is excellent. Dinner was very tasty

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • The Gallery Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
  • Come Prima Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic

Amenities of Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • 4 swimming pools
  • Spa
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Bathtub

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Ski

  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski storage

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Archery
    Off-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Kids' club
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs € 10 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

4 swimming pools

Pool 1 – indoor

  • Open all year
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Pool 2 – outdoor

  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 3 – outdoor (kids)

  • Seasonal
  • Suitable for kids
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/Beach towels

Pool 4 – outdoor

  • Seasonal
  • Adults only
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Massage chair
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Solarium
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • Bulgarian
  • English

House rules

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If you arrive with children, please inform the property about their age. An extra charge will apply for children 6 years old and above. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property directly. Please note that smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas and penalty fees apply. The hotel has the right to preauthorize the provided card at any time after confirmation. Please note that the half-board plan includes daily buffet breakfast and daily dinner (3-course menu or buffet style, upon the hotel's availability; meals only). Drinks are at a surcharge. Please note that rates on 31 December include a compulsory New Year's Gala dinner for the number of people included in the reservation. We can accommodate one pet per room up to 10 kilos and charges will applied.

Please note that smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas and penalty fees apply.

The hotel has the right to preauthorize the provided card at any time after confirmation.

Please note that the half-board plan includes daily buffet breakfast and daily dinner (3-course menu or buffet style, upon the hotel's availability; meals only). Drinks are at a surcharge.

Please note that rates on 31 December 2023 include a compulsory New Year's Gala dinner for the number of people included in the reservation.

We can accommodate pets up to 10 kilos and charges will applied

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: Б3-ВБ3-746-А1

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