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Right in the center of Sofia. Many restaurants in the immediate area. Close to the major tourist sites.
Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Boryana Dolapchieva Assistant General Manager on 5 Dec,2019
Dear Chris,
Thank you for your feedback about your stay at Arena di Serdica Boutique Hotel. we are happy that you enjoyed your time with us!
Hope to see you again in the near future!
Regards,
Excellent location in the heart of Sofia. Huge, comfortable room, though we couldn't get the temperature right (it was too warm in the room). Very helpful staff, though they don't have irons and ironing boards in the rooms and you need to use the laundry service to get clothes ironed. The plusses definitely outweigh the negatives--I've stayed in several hotels in the same area and this one is among the very best.
David
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Boryana Dolapchieva Assistant General Manager on 4 Nov,2019
Dear Mr. David,
Thank you very much about your review regarding your stay at Arena di Serdica Boutique Hotel. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that the efforts of the team have been acknowledged.
I hope you will have the opportunity to visit us again in the near future!
Regards,
Everything was excellent. Very clean , good location, & very good English speaking staff.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Boryana Dolapchieva Assistant General Manager on 1 Nov,2019
Dear Guest,
We would like to express our gratitude to you for sharing your experience with us and for staying at Arena di Serdica Boutique Hotel!
Thank you for your kind comments regarding our property and our team here. Our staff works very hard to make sure our guests are well attended at all times and they will be happy to know their efforts have been acknowledged.
I hope you will have the possibility to visit us again in the near future!
Regards,
Hotel is located in a dead end street and quiet area. The hotel was built on top of ruins and can be viewed in the main lobby. We parked in front of their hotel for free. Staff at front desk and sit floor restaurant were excellent with great food. Gym had only one thread mill and the lots of weight lifting machines. The rooms are clean, good bed, spacious, with big bathroom. Would definitely recommend this place!!! Center of town is nearby!!!
LarryNYC
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Boryana Dolapchieva Assistant General Manager on 15 Oct,2019
Dear Larry,
I would like to express our gratitude to you for sharing your experience with us and for staying at Arena di Serdica Boutique Hotel! Thank you for your kind comments regarding our property and our team here. Our staff works very hard to make sure our guests are well attended at all times and they will be happy to know their efforts have been acknowledged. I will be happy to welcome you back very soon!
Best regards,
Archaeological ruins in the bottom of the hotel were unique. Very disappointed with what was supposed to be a 5-star hotel that would/could not turn on the air conditioning because they were still in "winter mode". Recommendation was to open the windows which brought in the outside noise and humidity.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from Boryana Dolapchieva Assistant General Manager on 3 Jun,2019
Dear Sir/ Madam, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I am sorry that you couldn't enjoy your stay the best possible way. Now we are moving our system into summer mode and I hope you will have the possibility to visit us again and to have better experience. Regards,
Awful experience: while doing my booking I asked to provide me with a mattress topper and a summer blanket. The hotel did not reply. When I arrived, I discovered that non was provided.
The bed was awful hard. Air conditioning did not work. There was dirt in the room (nails cut by someone before me near bed). The shower was overflowing. So basically awful sleeping conditions, and no good shower. Escalating the issue to hotel manager brought no result - as a consolation I got a voucher for a meal in their restaurant....
Make sure Not! to stay there during weekends! There is a dance club close to the hotel that makes the hotel's wall to shake and to be very uncomfortable to sleep. At the reception they said that it is like that every weekend. The 2nd floor contains rooms that are with window but it's like a close patio and not aloowing to breath. We asked to change the room and they changed it to an upper room which was great. During the week it is a very nice hotel and the staff is very good. The cleaning lady doesn't put water every day and doesn't add soap and shampoo. Location is very good!
Guy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from Boryana Dolapchieva Assistant General Manager on 17 Jun,2019
Dear Guy,
Thank you for taking time to share your comments with us. I would like to apologize for all the things that didn't met your expectations and spoiled your mood. I am happy to hear your nice comments about our Front Desk staff. I hope to see you again in the near future. Regards,
Super nice hotel. Friendly staff, tasty breakfast, free upgrade, clean room, free glass of wine. Roman ruins inside the hotel property.
Alfredo
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from B.Dolapchieva | Assistant General Manager on 8 Mar,2019
Dear Alfredo,
Thank you so much for your feedback about your stay at Arena di Serdica Boutique hotel. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your room and the breakfast at the hotel. Looking to see you soon!
Regards,
nice hotel, close to downtown, good breakfast, has available extra facilities e.g. sauna, etc. but you need to have paid a higher rate in order to make use of them
Great experience overall and a voucher for a glass of wine, and another for Prosecco and antipasti in the rooof restaurant.
Waiters were a little unresponsive in the lower restaurant.
Rooms were a great size.
This hotel is just a short walk from the metro (which goes to the airport), most sites, restaurants, etc. The breakfast buffet is very extensive and tasty and is served until 10 or 10:30. The room is comfortable, clean, and quiet. The staff are friendly, efficient, and helpful.
Carol
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
6/10 Okay
Dennis
24 Oct,2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Poor WiFi Hot room
Very poor WiFi. Great breakfast. No air conditioning in October. Room was hot!
Great hotel right in the center of Sofia’s downtown area. The staff, the food and the Roman ruins make of this hotel an incredible place to stay.
Our room was upgraded to a gorgeous suite!!!
Every time I will book a hotel in Sofia, I will definitely choose Arena di Serika!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from B. Dolapchieva Ass. GM on 10 Sept,2018
Dear Guest,
Thank you so much for your great review about Arena di Serdica Boutique Hotel. I am very happy that you enjoyed your time with us and I am happy to hear that you will choose us again! I wish you all the best and hope to see you again in the future!
Regards,
I have stayed at this hotel over a number of years and have always been happy with it. When I stayed last year I felt it wasn't quite as good and this year standards are definitely dropping and the place is becoming jaded. The junior staff remain helpful .
This is the best option that we've found yet in Sofia. Rooms are spacious and in excellent condition. Service is great. The only problem is a club nearby that has the subwoofers cranked up really loud until 3:00 am some mornings, but that is probably outside of the hotel's control.
Loved the hotel and area. The staff was helpful, accommodating and friendly
William
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Boryana Dolapchieva Ass. GM on 17 Jul,2018
Dear William, thank you for the feedback about your stay at Arena di Serdica Boutique Hotel. I am very happy that you had a good expirience with us. I hope to see you again in the future.
Wonderful hotel, deceptive from the outside and the area it's in.
Great pub round the corner that does lovely food.
Rooms very nice and staff very helpful.
Hotel does not tell you that on Saturday nights, the club next door delivers loud music and vibrations to your room until 4am making it impossible to sleep. Also, front desk should know where the closest supermarket is located. This is a top hotel and staff should be Informed about basic things.
Verified traveller
Response from B. Dolapchieva GM on 28 May,2018
Dear guest at Arena di Serdica Boutique Hotel,
I am very sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with your stay with us.We are trying to give our best to the guests and I am surprised that my colleagues from the front desk didn't аssist you during the night as they are strictly instructed how to proceed in similar situation. Best regards,
The hotel was clean and in very good condition. It had all the luxuries you would expect from a 5* hotel. The area is also relatively close to the main sites in Sofia. There are a couple of good eateries close by, and a lot of other good restaurants within a 20 minute walk max. You can also find very good cafes very close to the hotel. The service was a bit 'relaxed' maybe, but I find that's just the Bulgarian way, and I didn't mind at all. All in all, an excellent stay. Thank you!
Andrea
Response from B. Dolapchieva GM on 28 May,2018
Dear Andrea,
Thank you so much for taking time to leave your comment about your stay at Arena di Serdica Boutique Hotel. I am very happy that you were satisfied with the services that we offer. I hope that you will visit us again in the future.
Best Regards,
Great location, spacious rooms, great amenities, very good breakfast
Heloisa
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Response from B. Doapchieva GM on 28 May,2018
Dear Heloisa,
Thank you for your comment about Arena di Serdica Boutique Hotel. I am happy that we met your expectations with the services we offer. I hope to see you again as our guest in the future.
Best regads,
The hotel is nice, and located in the center of the city, next to many landmarks. Itvs location, at the end of a small street, makes it a bit isolated.
This is one of the best hotels I've been to. It's a 5 star hotel so you know what you are getting into. It is located behind the British Embassy in one of the poshest and nicest areas of Sofia. I would strongly recommend you to book it with breakfast included! The staff particularly the two ladies in charge of the breakfast were very friendly and helped us with shipping recommendations for local products. It has valet parking included which is in the basement of the hotel. We loved this hotel so much that we decided to extend our booking for another day! Strongly recommend this hotel!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Response from Bisser Petkov, GM on 20 Apr,2018
Dear Guest,
You made my day! Thank you for your excellent review! I really appreciate your comments regarding our customer service and breakfast! We look forward to have you back soon with us!
Warm regards,
its only one day i dont have any bad experience but i dont like the breakfast its not free as 5 stars hotel the am stuff was perfect the night stuff was rated 4 over 10 thx expedia for the offer
Great location, good hotel, friendly staff.
Blocks away from the diet own attractions.
A bit pricey.
AlexSan
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from Bisser Petkov, GM on 10 Apr,2018
Dear Alex,
Thank you for your excellent appraisal and the nice words! We are very happy you had a wonderful time with us! We hope to see you soon again at Arena di Serdica Boutique Hotel!
Best regards,
Great location in city centre with most sites within walking distance.
Melinda
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Bisser Petkov, GM on 8 Feb,2018
Dear Melinda,
Thank you for been our guest! Thank you for your excellent review and nice words! I really appreciate! We look forward to have you back soon with us!
Warm regards,
5 min walk to Blvd Vitosha, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and loads of day there great sights. But nice & quiet location, incredibly comfortable beds. Best night’s sleep in ages!