CRYSTAL PALACE BOUTIQUE HOTEL, Sofia – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Building Location
Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel occupies a historic building in downtown Sofia, next to Doctor's Garden. It is 400 meters from Orlov Most and 2.5 km from Sofia Central Bus Station. The property faces the University of Sofia, Sofia's National Library, and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
Rooms and Suites
The hotel offers 63 rooms including Standard, Executive, Junior Suites, and Deluxe Suites. All feature king-size or queen-size beds with high-quality linens, 32" or 42" flat-screen TVs, and bathrooms with bathtubs. Select rooms include balconies with views of Doctor's Garden, Vitosha Mountain, or Alexander Nevski Cathedral. Nespresso machines are available in suites.
Dining and Bars
La Branche restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine and classic gourmet dishes with a seasonal lunch menu. It has capacity for 90 guests and an outdoor garden. The lobby bar offers light snacks, cocktails, coffee, and tea. The restaurant is frequented by Bulgarian government members and high society.
Wellness and Meetings
The wellness club includes a Finnish sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi, gym, and solarium. Treatments include anti-stress massage, hot stone therapy, chocolate therapy, and reflexology. The hotel has two conference rooms: Shipka Hall holds up to 40 people, and Crystal Meeting Room connects for events up to 60 guests.
Services and Features
Services include daily housekeeping, complimentary cribs, and mineral water upon arrival. The hotel accommodates weddings with capacity for 65 guests and offers preferential room rates for wedding parties. Free high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- On-site car park
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Spa lounge
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
My stay at the hotel was quite comfortable overall. The rooms were somewhat comfortable, and the food was delicious. However, the temperature in the room was too hot at times. Despite the previous management responses on coffee and tea making, my experience was positive in that regard.
I found the hotel to be a mixed experience. The rooms were spacious and clean but unfortunately stuffy due to poor ventilation and ineffective heating or AC. On the bright side, they were comfortable overall, and the coffee and tea making amenities were a nice touch. The service was a hit or miss- sometimes incompetent and slow, but other times very polite and helpful. The location was fairly residential, making it peaceful to explore the city, although I wished it was closer to the main attractions. The dining options were decent but could use more variety. Despite some downsides, the hotel had its charm and offered a pleasant stay.
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. On the bright side, the rooms were spacious and super quiet, with a large and very clean environment. However, there were some issues with service and an inconsistent dining experience. The location, though not central, provides access to great restaurants and bars. Overall, a decent stay but with room for improvement.
The hotel is situated in a quiet, green area in the center of Sofia, offering a comfortable and very clean stay. The staff is friendly and helpful, though service can be lacking at times. The dining experience is fine but could use some improvements. Despite missing balconies on lower floors, the rather large rooms provide a cozy environment. The location is excellent for exploring the beautiful center of Sofia.