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Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena

5.0 star property

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
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2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
$454
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12

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Pirin Street 96, Bansko, 2770
  • Place, Bansko Ski Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bansko Gondola Lift
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Vihren
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Mountain View

  • 387 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena

5-star Bansko hotel steps from Bansko Ski Resort
With direct access to the slopes, Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena makes guests feel at home with amenities like a full-service spa and an indoor pool.
Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena offers 123 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. A pillow menu is available. 27-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include ski-in/ski-out access, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 13 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.

After a day on the slopes, enjoy treatments at the full-service spa and swims in the indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena helps provide the perfect winter holiday with ski storage, ski passes, and shopping on site. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at one of the 2 coffee shops/cafes. The property also has a snack bar/deli. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury hotel also offers a children's pool, a complimentary children's club, and a health club. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Gallery Restaurant - This poolside buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Come Prima Restaurant - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Sushi Bar and Teppanyaki - This restaurant specializes in sushi and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Self parking on site (EUR 5 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Come Prima Restaurant
  • Gallery Restaurant
  • Sushi Bar and Teppanyaki

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Downhill skiing
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,691 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 13 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of EUR 25
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.23 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 180 per person (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 5 per day
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night plus EUR 25 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Arena Grand Hotel
Grand Arena Hotel
Grand Hotel Arena
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Kempinski Grand Arena
Kempinski Grand Arena Bansko
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Kempinski Grand Hotel Arena
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Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko
Kempinski Hotel Bansko
Kempinski Resort Grand Arena
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Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 314 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Rather disappointed

Once a grand hotel now rather dated redeemed by an excellent spa. Needs a total refurbishment. No concierge to advise on mountain walks, no maps etc. out of season but only one of three restaurants open.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel

A wonderful hotel. We were there in September, so my review isn't suitable for skiers. This one is for those who enjoy walks in the forest, around the town, sitting in restaurants, and relaxing in the spa. The location is excellent, close to a pedestrian street with all its cute restaurants and shops. Mountains and forests surround you. The air is amazing. The hotel itself is very nice, the rooms are spacious. The room has everything you need. The only thing I would improve is the lighting in the room. I didn't have enough light. The breakfast is amazing. Any egg dishes, lots of vegetables (and very tasty ones at that), cheeses, sausages, you can't list everything (although it's the same every day, but the choice is huge). The staff is very attentive. Any requests are fulfilled very quickly. Convenient valet parking. Excellent indoor pool. I thought the outdoor one was small. Good spa area, including an ice room (great to run into after the sauna). Bottom line: we really liked the hotel and will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolay

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was amazing and accommodating. Location is absolutely epic. You can tell the property is a little dated however, nothing was a problem. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

shlomo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent hotel, excellent breakfast great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivaylo

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lulzim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Aviad

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good ski resort

Best hotel in the area. Excellent facilities (SPA, restaurants and ski services). Superb location ( pretty much on the main ski lift). Outdated rooms. Staff experience varies: some are great (reception, concierge and breakfast), some are simply unpleasant, inefficient and outright seemed annoyed by their job serving guests…(especially the SPA and the lobby lounge)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

revital

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atanas, Stamford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa was nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic hotel located right next to the Bansko gondola. The staff are attentive, friendly and go out of their way to make your stay amazing. The room (alpine suite) was spacious and clean with an amazing bathroom with its own whirlpool bath and sauna. The spa was great but a bit disappointing that some facilities were not operating due to a technical fault but at least we had a personal sauna in our room. The buffet breakfast was incredible, one of the biggest selections I've ever seen - all fresh and well stocked even towards the end of breakfast service. If you are heading to Bansko then this hotel comes highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Menny

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

gilan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

avraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning place, amazing staff, excellent service, perfect breakfast, room staff, food, go out of their way to serve you Perfect place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

shaul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great resort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well presented hotel with great facilities and good access to town and mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Still the best hotel in Bansko

I have asked for an upgrade of room due to fact that hotel was empty and telling them I stayed many times - they didn’t upgrade me Restaurant - only one opened Italian with extremely expensive prices and very few courses Spa was fantastic especially the aroma massage done by Thai therapist
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024