International Hotel Casino & Tower Suites Reopens After Major Renovation

The International Hotel Casino & Tower Suites, a new member of Great Hotels of the World, has reopened following a two-year €20 million renovation project.

Situated in the heart of the Golden Sands Resort in Varna, Bulgaria, just 90 metres from the beach, the hotel has restructured its architectural design to give the property a more modern look with the help of renowned architect Pavel Ivanov.

The five-star hotel has now increased its capacity by 150% to a total of 325 standard and superior rooms, as well as luxury suites and a presidential apartment.

International Hotel Casino & Tower Suites also now boats an I-SPA Centre, complete with an indoor pool, steam bath, Turkish bath, infrared sauna, Finnish sauna, hydro-massage room, fitness centre, beauty salon with hairdresser and various spa treatments for its guests.

In addition, the hotel has created a ‘Skyfall Zone’ which includes an infinity-edge rooftop swimming pool and terrace as well as the hotel’s new High Limit Restaurant and 21 Bar.

Guests will also be able to enjoy the hotel’s Steak House á la carte restaurant, ‘Le Café’ lobby bar and international buffet restaurant, offering breakfast and dinner, with a special kids’ buffet section. A kids’ club and care service is also available.

Meeting and conference facilities include a flexible and dynamic exhibition space in the conference lobby, a multifunctional ballroom with capacity for up to 600 in theatre style and seven additional meeting rooms which will be completed in the autumn. An amphitheater with 450 seats and an impressive stage will also be available for events from April 2014.

The hotel’s casino has also undergone major refurbishment and expansion, making it one of the biggest live-game casinos in Bulgaria, with a brand new design and 24-hour operation. The new International Poker Club will host regular daily tournaments, cash game tables and major poker events, such as the Eureka Poker Tour and Unibet Open.

A shopping centre and a special ‘I Club’ package, for its most exclusive hotel services and benefits (including designated areas at the restaurant and pool area) complete the hotel’s facilities and services.

General Manager of International Hotel Casino & Tower Suites, Vladimir Filipov, said, “We have been planning and performing the major reconstruction of International Hotel Casino & Tower Suites for the past few years, to be able to call it the ultimate five-star casino hotel with a beach resort location in Europe. Now it is completed and, not only will it bring ouralready well-established product to a whole new level, but it will also help establish Golden Sands Resort as a high- quality, all-season destination."