Hotel Sokol

A gem of a hotel; we are hoping to go back next year. We were warmly welcomed on our arrival. Check in was friendly and personal - there were 3 front of house staff who quickly got to know and remember you so you felt like a special guest not a person passing through. The hotel looks just like the photos. The bedroom was a good size and well thought out in terms of layout and furniture for putting things accessibly during the stay. The en-suite had proper walls - not the latest frosted glass panels you seem to get now - and the shower was good. The room service was amazing. Clean towels and maybe sheets as required and by the time we’d got back from breakfast the room had been sorted and was spotlessly clean. The breakfast and dinner buffets offered plenty of choice. The food was well presented and tasted good. The wine was excellent value. Our bar bill for a week was about £100. The dining area was well thought out - enabling privacy but also conducive to chatting to the other guests. I fell and injured my knee so missed the last 2 days skiing; the staff were so kind - collected us from the medical centre and supplied plenty of ice and even checking on me half way through the day to see if I was ok and needed more ice. The sauna was lovely as was the hot tub and great after a day on the slopes. We had to leave early for our flight and were made a packed lunch to take on our way - nothing was too much trouble. If I could ask for anything extra it would English breakfast teabags! It’s about a ten minute walk up the hill to the gondola and ski school. We hired a locker in the Samokov hotel and left our ski stuff there which was perfect. If you are looking for a friendly high class hotel and relaxing apres ski - this is the perfect hotel.

Villa Sokol is an absolute gem, nestled around 10 minutes walk from the heart of Borovets, it is a beautiful well kept hotel with a homely feel. Upon arrival we were welcomed despite it being the early hours of the morning, they had kept us some dinner and helped us settle in. The room was comfortable and cleaned daily with fresh towels, access to the outside hot tub and sauna was amazing after a day in the snow, the indoor sauna was great also. The food was excellent, always plenty available and a nice range including various sides. A range of games and books in the lobby area and hot drinks. The staffing team had perfect English and were more than happy to support us with any concerns, we were offered a lift to the slopes but declined due to the walk being so beautiful (and a good warm up). Upon leaving, the team made us sandwiches and snacks to take for the home journey. We would definitely recommend this hotel, it is quiet enough out of the way but close enough to be in the heart. There is a local park to complete walks and a sun lounge to relax in, allowing you the watch the snow fall. Should we return to Borovets we would not hesitate to stay here again!

Had a fantastic stay at Villa Sokol this February for a ski trip. From start to finish, the experience was amazing. The hotel is situated 10 mins walk from the gondola and main strip, however the hotel shuttle service meant we were dropped to the gondola entrance each day, whenever we were ready! The atmosphere of the hotel is calm and relaxed, with ample areas to socialise in the day and the evening. The food on offer is also of a high standard, with plenty of choice on offer at breakfast and dinner. The rooms are spacious, clean and fitted to a high standard. The bathroom particularly had an amazing shower (looks like I'll need one in my bathroom at home!) The hotel hot tub and sauna was also the perfect way to wind down after a day on the slopes. The Winter Garden on the first floor is also a great chill spot. Most importantly, the service from Anna and Ilyas was exceptional. They arranged dinner to be saved for us after a very late arrival, ran the shuttle service available all throughout the daytime and even kindly arranged for the kitchen to make us breakfast for our 1am departure. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you both. If I'm ever back in Borovets, there's only one place I'm staying, and that's Villa Sokol.