Grand Monastery Private Apartments

Nothing beats Pamporovo after a good snowfall. Hotel is right next to the ski slopes. Amazing experience.

Good for a Hermit. I had boked the transfer from the airport through the hotel but they had not made any arrangement for my arrival which they knew would be outside of the stated reception time. If my taxi driver had not know who to ring I don't know if would have had a bed for the night. Eventually I was shown to my room by the man on the car park gate. I was there in early July which is out of their main season. This meant that the restaurant and spa were closed. I was not told about this until after I had made the booking. The staff had not been briefed and were unable to say where the nearest restaurant was. The lady I was asking at reception did her best and phoned some one to find out. I was in an apartment but there were no grocery stores near by and if there had have been then the kitchen was not at all well stocked with pots and pans to do any cooking. On the up side the staff were very pleasant. I would be careful about visiting off season as the place had a deserted feel and I was told that there were no taxis available when I wanted to go to find a food shop.

This was a really convenient complex, the opportunity to ski straight in and out was an added bonus. Rooms were clean, comfortable and well equipped. Only downside was the communication - the in-room leaflet said there was a breakfast buffet served daily, but when asking reception they did not know anything about this. Local area was good with great access to the ski lifts and various restaurants and bars. Quiet when we were there but should imagine it can get quite lively.

Great location, ski in ski out.