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5.0 of 5
5 Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
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Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan
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Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan
Ranked #16 of 116 hotels in Sofia
4.0 of 5 stars 175 Reviews
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Barcelona, Spain
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Great place with great people”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

I have been traveling to Sofia just 4-5 times and I have stayed in the major five star hotels. The truth is that they all have some issue. However Sheraton is the top hotel as it is in the very center and occupaying the same building with the president. It was just 5 minutes walking from my office.
As Platinum member I have received upgrade with great view. A point here that windows can be openned. The bed is very confortabel. The reception team was great and very friendly. I cannot comment a lot on the restauants as I only used room service but in general very good.
Lobby area is cozy, there is no day ligth in the bar but very confortable setting and design.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Gerasimos Perdikaris, General Manager at Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan, responded to this review
14 February 2012
Dear Valued Guest,

Let me thank you, for sharing your thoughts and positive feelings about the services and hospitality that our employees have extended to you during your stay at the Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan.
Through responses like yours we can evaluate our services and since every day we strive to exceed all of our customer’s expectations I thank you once more for your positive feedback.

Looking forward to host you soon

Sincerely Yours,

Gerasimos Perdikaris,
General Manager
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Is this hotel really a SPG Luxury collection?”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
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May be because I came in middle of winter, I saw no other guest in the hotel. Most of stuff were chatting in the corner, not caring about service, is this typical Bulgarian hospitality? Place was too sleepy...

Hotel room is old fashioned, somehow un-matching sofa and interior decoration. I reckon this place was famous 40 years ago...but certainly not anymore.

I tried restaurant downstairs as there was no other alternative. Price is good, but you get what you pay for, do not expect 5 star food here, just an ordinary food.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Gerasimos Perdikaris, General Manager at Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan, responded to this review
16 February 2012
Dear Valued Guest,

I take very serious note of your comments and let me assure you that a detailed corrective action has already been implemented. I am sorry to hear they were aspects of your stay that you were not happy with and rest assured that all of us here strive daily to meet and indeed, exceed our guest’s expectations.
I would also like to mention to you that our prices are on par with other five star international hotels in Sofia.

Once again thank you very much for your invaluable input and please accept once more my sincere apologies for any inconvenience experienced during your stay with us. As such we would be delighted to welcome you back to Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan next time your travels bring you to Sofia.

Sincerely Yours,

Gerasimos Perdikaris,
General Manager
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Varna Bulgaria
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“They're going cheap”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
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The hotel is beautiful but they're in a budget crunch because the owners are building another hotel so it's not great right now. There aren't many toiletries (no bath soap, no toothpaste, no cotton swabs, no lotion etc..) and my 2nd bathrobe wasn't laundered. There aren't enough house cleaner so they're rushing the cleaning and I had red dots all over my toilet seat I had to clean myself. The hotel is 5 star but the rooms / cleaning is 3-4 star right now. They even cut out Sheraton pens because of the cuts so we got.a.no-name...pencil on our desk. The tv doesn't have good channels but the room services is great and engaging so at least that is still running full.

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Gerasimos Perdikaris, General Manager at Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan, responded to this review
14 February 2012
Dear Valued Guest,

I was very sorry to learn about the problems you encountered during your stay with us. Please accept my sincerest apologies about our shortcomings and our failure to meet your expectations.
In reference with your comments about our services, I would like to assure you that I have taken notes and addressed the mentioned issues to the all concerned departments for immediate reaction and would make sure the special attention is paid.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts concerning your experience at the Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan through Trip Advisor.

Sincerely Yours,

Gerasimos Perdikaris,
General Manager
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Wonderful Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

I visit Sofia Last September pass by Instabul for Business.I stayed at Sheraton Hotel third time.I choose always this Hotel because all staff are very friendly,they are so proffesional from reception,bar,room service,concierge,restaurant.......just perfect.The only thing that I didnt like was that The Pilska restaurant wasnt open.The rooms very comfortable,the Breakfast nice.
I always propose Sheraton Balkan to all my customers and friens in Greece whenever they will travell to Sofia to stay in... Thank you for your hospitality.Stratos Greece

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Gerasimos Perdikaris, General Manager at Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan, responded to this review
10 February 2012
Dear Valued Guest,

I would like to sincerely thank you for the time taken to share such positive thoughts and feelings about the services and hospitality experienced during your stays at the Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan.

I was really happy to read that you enjoy our services and facilities and that all members of our staff make a memorable experience each visit you have in our hotel. Such positive comments stimulate us to continue to do our best in order to fulfill and indeed exceed our guests’ expectations.

One more time I want to thank you for the high appreciation and rest assured that we are looking forward to welcome you again, hopefully in the very near future.

Sincerely Yours,

Gerasimos Perdikaris,
General Manager
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Prague, Czech Republic
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Old fashion hotel in the city centre”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
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First of all I booked this hotel because it is in the city centre and I was always satisfied with Sheraton brand.
And I can say, I will book it again, in case I will be in Sofia overnight.

This hotel is refurbished old building with great atmosphere and smell of history and I like it. Just for example wide light huge corridors....

There are some small things, which can be done better - lifts, air condition control looks like from start of the last century, but this are not the reasons to feel bad about the hotel.

Rooms are very comfortable and staff very friendly and nice.

Breakfest is tasty. Just: cold the butter more, it was too warm and... I would like to have a fresh juices instead of these you have :)

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Gerasimos Perdikaris, General Manager at Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan, responded to this review
10 February 2012
Dear Valued Guest,

Let me thank you, for sharing your thoughts and positive feelings about the services and hospitality that our employees have extended to you during your stay at the Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan.
I would like to share with you that I am really happy to see you have enjoyed your stay with us.

In references with the comments about the breakfast, I would like to assure you that I have taken notes and addressed the mentioned issue to the concerned department for immediate reaction and would make sure the special attention is paid. Indeed we do offer freshly squeezed juice during breakfast for every guest of the hotel.

Once again thank you very much for your invaluable input.

Looking forward to host you soon.

Sincerely Yours,

Gerasimos Perdikaris,
General Manager
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Address: 5 Sveta Nedelya Square, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
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