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Festa Winter Palace

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Front of property
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Spa

Room options

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | TV, pay movies

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Double or 2 Single beds | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 Double or 2 Single beds

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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The price is SAR 964
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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
Borovets, Samokov, 2010

What's nearby

  • Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School - 2 min drive
  • Sitnyakovo Express - 5 min drive
  • Borovets Ski Resort - 5 min drive
  • Tsarska Bistritsa - 7 min drive
  • Gondola Lift - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Kostenets Station - 30 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malina Bar&Grill /Бистро "Малина - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hotel RILA Lobby Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Festa Winter Palace-Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Terrace Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant & Pub Alpin - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Festa Winter Palace

Luxury family-friendly hotel
You can look forward to a nightclub, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Festa Winter Palace. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like cycling and horseback riding at this hotel. Indulge in a body treatment, a facial, and aromatherapy at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Guests can also expect to find a garden, a playground and a hair salon.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Bike rentals, valet parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, a billiards/pool table, and meeting rooms
  • ATM/banking services, a front-desk safe, and newspapers in the lobby
Room features
All 66 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like safes and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, free infant beds, and electric kettles

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Dial-up internet
  • Available in some public areas: internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 6 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 6 per night)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 6 per night
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 6 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

Property is also known as

Festa Winter
Festa Winter Palace
Festa Winter Palace Hotel
Festa Winter Palace Hotel Samokov
Festa Winter Palace Samokov
Festa Winter Palace Hotel
Festa Winter Palace Samokov
Festa Winter Palace Hotel Samokov

Frequently asked questions

Does Festa Winter Palace have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Festa Winter Palace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Festa Winter Palace?

Self parking is available for EUR 6 per night. Valet parking is available for EUR 6 per night.

What time is check-in at Festa Winter Palace?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Festa Winter Palace?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Festa Winter Palace provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Festa Winter Palace located?

This family-friendly Samokov hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School, Borovets Ski Resort, and Sitnyakovo Express. Tsarska Bistritsa is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Festa Winter Palace Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is dated throughout. The staff were
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. I definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stanimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classy holiday in a real palace.
We had a great winter vacation in this classy hotel. The personnel was kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Mihai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel! Great location and such a good stuff! Definitely will come back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great hotel with nice location and amazing stuff! Food was good. Honestly we had a great time here! Definitely will come back again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet, well maintaiined.The staff was very friendly.My recommendation is to pay more attention on meals in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Petko, Sofia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had an amazing stay at this hotel. Been provided a free room upgrade. The staff are so kind. I like the size of the rooms - they're all big with large bathroom and comfy beds. Ordered a room service which was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant stay at the winter palace
We stayed to meet up with family on a skiing trip for 4 days. The check in was smooth, the view was amazing from our 5th floor junior suite overlooking the black slope (room 506). Breakfast was lovely, always plenty of food and a microwave if you wanted to warm anything up. The evening meal was tasty, salad bar amazing, not to my taste of evening meal but always enough to choose from. Checkout was easy and we left our luggage while we went for lunch too. Brilliant location just a short walk to the slopes. Will be looking to book again for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room not as advertised
The room I was initially given was nothing like the description given on your website, no balcony, no bath tub, it was just a standard room. I complained to reception and they moved me to a suit with balcony but still no bath tub, they said there would be no extra cost which was good of them considering it was still below the standard described on your website when booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Tenna Ann

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Not a 5 star hotel
Our first visit to Bulgaria and we ended up at this 5* hotel (5* - really)?? - The x-mas lights were turned on in september and the smell of wunderbaum and horse droppings was quite overwhelming. Anyway, we arrived late in the evening, which we had notified the hotel about, and were 'welcomed' by a very rude male-receptionist, who said that our reservation had been cancelled. We had ordered and paid for half board and a deluxe room with mountain views and we showed him all the documentation to confirm our booking. We never figured out why and how our booking was cancelled? We were shown a room in the back of the hotel by a young man with absolutely no english skills. The room had no views and we were told that due to high demand there would be no guarantee that a room with a view would be available for us the next day. After having called the receptionist at Festa Winter Palace 3 times, who repeated what he had told us, the booking team at hotels.com offered us an alternative hotel option, but not a 5 star and not half board. My daughter luckily managed to find another option at a competetive site and hotels.com accepted that solution and returned our payment. But what a bad experience for a first visit to Bulgaria. The country is very beautiful but the people have a lot to learn when it comes to customer service and attitude. Not to mention the lack of language skills, especially english. What a shame ...
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Dan Cristian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1-2 star hotel. Lots of others in the area
Very run down. Staff not overly nice. Given a horrible room. Just not worth the value, 2 star quality max.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Don't stay here if you expect 5-star hotel/service
This hotel is 2.5-stars at the most. The staff is nice and trying to be accommodating but the entire place is a joke. As soon as we arrived we found out the mini fridge in the room doesn't work. One of the towels had holes in it, HOLES in a towel at a 5-star hotel! We stayed in the middle of July but the entire hotel interior still had Christmas and New Year decorations. Bar and restaurants are not open at all even though they say they are and many time if you need something like a drink or food you have to talk to reception. The internet is in and out and so is the TV. My child wanted to watch TV one morning and the TV was not working so when I went to ask in Reception what the problem was they told me I probably don't know how to turn it on properly. WOW! We watched TV the night before and apparently my "turn on TV skills" were good back then. Turned out their internet was out and so was the TV signal. It is extremely rude of stuff to suggest something wrong with the room is their customer's fault. Our room was never properly cleaned when house keeping services passed by. Only thing they did was put on the bed cover and hang towels... The list goes on and on... I am not sure why the hotel is 5-stars. It is just bizarre. The only positive thing was how nice and friendly the staff was but unfortunately they couldn't make up for such badly run hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

jon, Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
better than recent reviews
Recent improvements Free outside parking available
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Third consecutive visit
Nice hotel, my third visit in three years. Nice and clean, very warm and comfortable but always a few snags - broken light bulbs, missing tiles, radiator not properly screwed to wall. Nothing major to put me off and I'll be booking again for next year, probably not half board though as the food is a bit luke warm.

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

Alan & Debbie, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great position near slopes
Lovely hotel, but not 5 star. Certain staff could benefit from more training. Breakfast brilliant, but better understanding needed of the timing of bringing out meal courses. TV had no English channels as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent experience
Amazing place to rest and recharge. Excellent for young family with small children. Lots of activities around.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time in Borovets
Awesome hotel and staff. It's a bit tough to find as there are not a lot of signs. Otherwise location was great and so were the facilities. Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. We found out that May is low season for them and thus a lot of the shops were not open in the area. Other than that we still had a great time

8/10 Good

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bit of a trek to the slopes and ski rental places, but doable