At the foot of the Pirin Mountains, Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko sits beside the gondola station with the old town a short walk away. Rooms and suites are arranged in an alpine style, using warm woods, patterned textiles and balconies that look towards the slopes or the resort. The hotel’s dining ranges from Gallery Restaurant and Come Prima to bars and lounges that suit the rhythm of ski days and summer mountain stays. Spa facilities, indoor and outdoor pools and gardens give the property a resort feel, with the mountain lifts and Bansko’s traditional streets close to the entrance.