Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan

Sheraton

Although we were assigned a well-appointed room, I found the bathroom to be less than 5-star quality with water leaking from the shower to the floor through the cracked wall. It was not pleasing to the eyes. It actually, grossed me out. Also, the only available room was with two single beds.

Breakfast buffet was more than adequate with both hot and cold entrees, bacon, sausages (2 kinds), scrambled and boiled eggs, potatoes, mushrooms, tomatoes, different kinds of fruit juices, cereals, breads, fresh fruits, etc.

Service was great. The shuttle bus ride to and from the airport was free. The spa offers a great massage; quite pricey, however.

Oh, and I like the casino. I won 300+ leva with my 40 leva. :)

Unique Quality: Very central location.

• Opinion of Price: most expensive

Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan Photo: Hotel facade

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Best Business Hotel

Great Business Hotel

I found the Sheraton conveniently located although it is currently in an area of construction and the street traffic was a little busy. I tend to stay in apartments or smaller local hotels except when traveling on business, so I would never stay here on personal travel. But when being reimbursed, I can enjoy the luxury of a great hotel. The breakfast was good, and the staff friendly, yet not that attentive.

Big price, but not impressed.

I am not sure if it is just me, but I did not enjoy my time in the Sheraton. At first I arrived and the driver had to pay the parking attendant just to drop me off at the lobby. I ignored the situation with the parking attendant because I was looking forward to explore the city. I then arrived to the front doors and I was impressed by the lobby that I figured my room would give me the same feeling, but I was mistaken. I arrived into my room, and immediately I had to get transferred into another room because there were a lot of bugs on the bed and the curtains. I couldn’t believe it! I know these things happen, so I was polite and asked for a transfer. My next was room was OK, but still not what I expected. To get the point, I think I might have been OK in a hotel that was less expensive.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average

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it has its uses

Ridiculously overpriced: a "status" hotel. Small rooms, car alarms going off all night in the parking lot... but... The restaurant just inside the front door is excellent. If you're coming into Sofia for the day, this is a great place to eat lunch and use the facilities. And the concierge is a great source of information for anything you might want.

The Heart Of Sofia

Unique Quality: The deluxe hotel's situated in the heart of Sofia.

It offers rooms, suites, restaurants, casino, health club...

• Opinion of Price: N/A

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Can't beat the Sheraton!

First of all, the hotel is connected to the Presidential Palace...need I say more about the location. In between the Palace and the hotel is the Rotunda of St. George. It is one of the few hotels in Europe that do not have the two twin beds pushed together to make a queen, they have actual Queen Beds!

Unique Quality: Great view from either side

• Opinion of Price: most expensive

Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan Photo: the view from the room

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Sheraton Hotel in Sofia

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Related to: Business Travel

Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan Photo: Sheraton Hotel

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Just another expensive hotel

The building is old. There are no recreation facilities on site.

The biggest advantage is the good location.

My overall impression is that the hotel is overpriced.

The picture is not mine :) Actually the rooms are quite big but they are not that good as the picture.

Unique Quality: - free airport pick-up
- satellite and pay television
- in-Room Safe
- work desk

General Directions From Sofia International Airport

Take the Tzarigradsko Shausse Boulevard. Continue past the University of Sofia. Bear right until coming to Knyaz Dondoukov Boulevard. Head directly towards Sveta Nedelya Square. The hotel is located on the left hand side of the square.

Close to:
Saint Sofia Church - 600 m
he Banya Bashi Mosque - 600 m
The National Opera - 600 m
The St. Nikolai Russian Church - 600 m
Alexander Nevski Cathedral & Crypt - 1 km
The Rotunda of St. George - 5 m
Statue of Sofia - 20 m
National Museum of Archeology - 150 m
National Theatre - 300 m
The Central Baths - 300 m
The Synagogue - 300 m

• Opinion of Price: most expensive

Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan Photo: A standard room

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