Hotel Palatin, Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary:what to see.

Advantages: Attractive setting,spectacular hot springs.
Disadvantages: Expensive.

Karlovy vary is about an hour from Prague by bus. Bus transport is cheap in the Czech republic so a day trip is posssible if somewhat exhausting. The things you must see are the hot springs that spurt up to 100 feet in the air, the old hotel pup that serves a very civilised afternoon tea. and the communist era hotel in the newer part of the town centre.This builing is awfull in its appearance externally, but so amazingly retro internally that you can visualise Spock appearing in the bar having transported from The Enterprise. Prices for accomodation in Karlovy Vary are comparable and can be higher than Prague.The hotels above the centre are set in attractive grounds but their customer service doesnt seem to be on a par.We were questioned rudely by a hotel manager after a jaccuzi bath overflowed.The expectation seeming to be that we ...

canIdo 04.07.2004 · Read full review
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Review of Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic)

Somewhere between Cheb and Prague...

Advantages: Easy to get to, cheap, and fabulous scenery, plus the spring water is good for you!
Disadvantages: The newer parts of town are not very welcoming

for a tenner – this is probably due to the fact that there are so many cafes to choose from that no one owner can afford to raise prices to rip-off levels. Some cafes supplement their income by offering guests a cigarettes and booze menu at the table as well, so that you can take your cheap spirits and Marlboro Lights back to the hotel, without having anything to do with the tiresome business of shopping! While in Karlovy Vary, it would be positively rude not to try a glass or two of the local speciality, a herbal liqueur called Becherovka, which is apparently good for the digestion. It’s similar in taste to that very German spirit, Jägermeister, and is best enjoyed chilled – it’s an acquired taste, but you can now also get hold of a new variety, Becherovka Limet, which is flavoured with citrus juices and is a little ...

JVL 26.07.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic)

A SUPERB HOTEL .

Advantages: EXCELLENT HOTEL
Disadvantages: NOTHING

Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC My wife and I have stayed here a couple of times, always in March and yes you?ve probably guessed, it?s when Crufts is on at the NEC. Strange but a few years ago you had to book wayyy way in advance to get a room but with this recession where all going through, getting a room is easy. I suppose the stick that Crufts came under last year didn?t help either but anyhow getting back to the hotel. You can easily book a room and they vary in price from £120 to £220 depending on things such as lake view, breakfast included or evening meal and breakfast. But as March approaches then the room prices tend to rocket. The room is a standard large bedroom and a bathroom. What more to add to the room? It comes with TV, Kettle, Ironing equip, small table and 2 comfy chairs. We ...

Maximus-Qualitus 26.01.2010 · Read full review
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Review of Crowne Plaza Hotel Birmingham NEC, Birmingham