Definitely check out the Pulse Therme in Banya, the Bansko one is apparently a glorified gym. 

There are so many different pools, saunas, steam rooms, relaxation rooms, cold plunges and even a storm room. I definitely was running around for a good 30 mins just to discover all the different areas. There's even a cinema room that show both relaxation drone footage to the latest releases. 

If staying later, they have a DJ and the vibe changes from serenity and relaxation to a more upbeat party atmosphere. 

They hold multiple sessions throughout the spa that are free to attend so look out for signs dotted around. They also advertise these next to reception desk on a changing monitor. 

When we were there on offer was: 

• Floating Session - they close off one of the small pools and you you lilo type floaties to lie on. We had Marc who was incredible with running through the session and directing our lilos around the pool. This was so relaxing and I would definitely recommend.  

• Sauna Experience - a guided traditional sauna experience, with foot baths, sauna and then a cold pulnge in the outside pool to finish the session off. 

• Sound Bath - a guided meditation and sound bath in one of the relaxation rooms, very relaxing (except when Simon started snoring!). 

• Go early - if you want to make use of the spa facilities. We went for around 10am and it was lovely and quiet. There was so much space in every area, After around 12pm it was VERY busy, we did not on a Saturday which also happened to be Valentines day so I'm not sure how much of it was also that. 

• Later on there is a DJ and there is definitely a great vibe but its rather busy by this stage.

• There are lots of relaxation chairs around the place by 1pm everyone was filled with a towel or some personal belonging (barely any people actually on them but it was very difficult to find a seat out of the water/stream room etc). Bare this is mind when there seems to be lots of chairs free when you first arrive - I was annoyed that we didn't just put our towels on one earlier.  

• The brunch option is a buffet open from 11am to 7pm which has sandwiches and fruit etc, also includes a coffee machine. We personally didn't get this option and after seeing I think we made the right choice not to do it but we were only there any mid afternoon, if planning to stay until late it is probably worth it.