Frommer's Review
Housed in one of Sofia's landmarks -- part of the Presidency, dating from 1886 -- this is the only hotel in Sofia with a sense of real history. It has hosted Bulgaria's most important guests for 2 decades, and is the first hotel in Eastern Europe deigned good enough for Sheraton's Luxury Collection. Shadowing the 4th-century Rotunda, and sandwiched between the Presidential Palace and the central square that feeds into Vitosha (the city's best-known shopping street), the Sheraton is also pretty much right in the heart of things -- perhaps too much so, given that this means it also overlooks the traffic-choked and alienating intersection between Tsar Osvoboditel and Maria Luiza. The entire hotel has undergone an extensive refurbishment, and the rooms and suites are looking undeniably classy, with decor very much in keeping with the historic nature of the building. Only the rooms on the first floor, with their wonderfully high ceilings, give any real indication of the grand proportions of the building; rooms on the fifth floor have the best views, however. Public spaces were undergoing renovation at press time, but massive chandeliers hanging over vast expanses of marble-inlay flooring remain key features. It's pricey, though, and Sheraton's position as the first choice among well-heeled visitors is slowly being eroded by better-value competitors who know how much guests appreciate such perks as including breakfast with the daily rate.
Facilities:
2 restaurants; cafe; bar; fitness center; concierge; business center; salon; 24-hr. room service; butler service; executive lounge; laundry; dry cleaning; free airport pickup
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