Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko Voted as Bulgaria’s Best Ski Hotel 2025

Bansko, 10 November 2025: Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko has been honoured with the title "Bulgaria’s Best Ski Hotel 2025" presented by the World Ski Awards - the only global program that recognizes, rewards and celebrates excellence in ski tourism. 

Voting started online on 23 June and ended on 10 October. Ski industry professionals, media representatives and ski enthusiasts from around the world were invited to cast their choices to determine this year’s leaders across various categories, including Best Ski Resort, Best Ski Chalet, Best Ski Hotel, Best Ski Tour Operator and Best Ski Travel Agent.

The full list of winners of the World Ski Awards 2025 is available at https://worldskiawards.com/award/bulgaria-best-ski-hotel/2025.

The management of Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko emphasizes that participation and success in such international competitions are crucial in reaffirming the hotel's commitment to impeccable quality and outstanding service. It also represents a meaningful contribution to the continued growth of Bansko as a globally recognized destination.

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About Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko: Being the only ski-in and ski-out hotel in the area, Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko is located in the very heart of the most popular and vibrant winter resort in the Balkans - Bansko, - right across from the gondola lift station, which provides access to 75 km of ski runs groomed to a high international standard and suitable for all skiers, from complete beginners to advanced ones. The luxury hotel is the only internationally branded winter resort in this part of the Balkans and is open year-round. It features 157 Alpine-style rooms, including 25 suites and an exclusive Presidential Suite, Kempinski The Spa with unique thermal facilities, four conference rooms and eight restaurants and bars with spectacular views of the majestic Pirin Mountains. Graced with European flair, the hotel offers the ultimate Kempinski ski, gourmet and spa experience.

About Kempinski: Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Today, the Kempinski Group operates 75 hotels and residences in 33 countries and currently has more than 25 prestigious projects under development around the globe. Each five-star hotel reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage; each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. www.kempinski.com www.ghadiscovery.com

Media Contact:

Mariana Mominova · Director of Sales and Marketing ·

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko

96, Pirin Street · 2770 Bansko · Bulgaria

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