Hotel Veitsberg-Vitkova Hora, 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)

Hotel International

Advantages: Location, breakfasts
Disadvantages: Poor rooms

I recently went on a cultural girlie trip with a friend to Paris. I was left to do all the booking. I was looking for a reasonable hotel, near a metro stop, which included breakfast. I came across the Hotel International on various travel sites and it seemed fairly highly rated so I booked us in for three nights. LOCATION: The hotel is located 6 Rue Auguste Barbier in the 11th Arrondissement. The nearest Metro stop is Garcourt which was a two minute walk away and it was a five minute walk to Republique which gives good links to other lines. It's not really central enough to avoid the Metro and walk to the attractions but it was located so close to a stop that it seemed ideal. PRICE: Prices vary depending on size of room and season. There are singles, doubles and triples available. We paid Euro254 for the whole time ...

tartlette83 17.06.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Hotel International, Paris