Hotel Introduction
In the heart of Sofia, within walking distance from the business and commercial district and the Government Offices, the Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan is recognised as the city's grand hotel and one of its architectural landmarks. The fourth-century St. George Rotunda - located in the interior court between the hotel and the Presidential Palace, the streets of Roman Serdica, the relics of the medieval fortress of Sredetz are among Sofia's many historic jewels.
The 188 room and suite luxury hotel features two floors of Executive Rooms with private Lounge, 8 Smart Rooms and 30 Non-Smoking Rooms. An extraordinary range of guest services, free airport pick-up, gourmet dining at the Balkan Restaurant, and the hotel's Casino make for an unforgettable stay.
The Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan boasts 2 twin Grand Ballrooms and other meeting space and offers the best and most versatile conference facilities in the city. The hotel is the ideal venue for conferences, meetings and special events.
Hotel Location
From Sofia International Airport: Take Tzarigradsko Shausse Boulevard. Pass the University of Sofia, and bear right until coming to Knyaz Dondoukov Boulevard. Continue straight towards Sveta Nedelya Square. The hotel is located on the left-hand side of the square.
From the Central Railway Station (North): Take Maria Luisa Boulevard for approximately one mile. The hotel is located on theleft. LOCAL AREA: The Rotunda of St. George - 16 ft/5 m
Statue of Sofia - 65 ft/20 m
Gifts & Souvenirs - 65 ft/20 m
Natural History Museum - 0.1 mi/0.1 km
National Museum of Archeology - 0.1 mi/0.2 km
The Central Baths - 0.2 mi/0.3 km
Shopping Area - 0.2 mi/0.3 km
The Synagogue - 0.2 mi/0.3 km
National Art Museum - 0.2 mi/0.3 km
National Theatre - 0.2 mi/0.3 km
Ethnographic Museum - 0.2 mi/0.3 km
The Banya Bashi Mosque - 0.4 mi/0.6 km
The National Opera - 0.4 mi/0.6 km
Saint Sofia Church - 0.4 mi/0.6 km
The St. Nikolai Russian Church - 0.4 mi/0.6 km
Alexander Nevski Cathedral & Crypt - 0.6 mi/1.0 km
Palace of Culture - 1.2 mi/2.0 km
The Earth and Man Museum - 1.2 mi/2.0 km
Boyana Church - 4.3 mi/7.0 km
National Museum of History - 4.3 mi/7.0 km
Vitosha Mountain - 11.2 mi/18.0 km
Lufthansa - 98 ft/30 m
Air France - 98 ft/30 m
Office of the President - 98 ft/30 m
Council of Ministers - 98 ft/30 m
Bulbank - 98 ft/30 m
Ministry of Health-Care - 164 ft/0.1 km
PricewaterhouseCoopers - 164 ft/0.1 km
International Monetary Fund - 229 ft/0.1 km
Bulgarian National Bank - 229 ft/0.1 km
Ministry of Culture - 0.1 mi/0.1 km
BNP - Pariba Bank - 0.1 mi/0.1 km
Austrian Airlines - 0.1 mi/0.2 km
British Embassy - 0.1 mi/0.2 km
United States Embassy - 0.1 mi/0.2 km
ABB - 0.2 mi/0.3 km
Ministry of Finance - 0.2 mi/0.3 km
Ministry of Defense - 0.2 mi/0.3 km
Ministry of Economics - 0.2 mi/0.3 km
Ministry of Justice - 0.2 mi/0.3 km
Torax Polyclinic - 0.5 mi/0.8 km
British Airways Office - 0.5 mi/0.8 km
National Assembly - 0.6 mi/1.0 km
Greek Embassy - 0.6 mi/1.0 km
Austrian Embassy - 0.6 mi/1.0 km
ING Bank - 1.2 mi/2.0 km
Deloitte & Touche Tohmatsu - 1.2 mi/2.0 km
French Embassy - 1.2 mi/2.0 km
Pirogov Accident and Emergency Hospital - 1.2 mi/2.0 km
Embassy of Switzerland - 1.2 mi/2.0 km
German Embassy - 1.9 mi/3.0 km
IBM - 2.5 mi/4.0 km
Russian Federation Embassy - 2.5 mi/4.0 km
World Bank - 2.5 mi/4.0 km
Accommodation
The magnificently refurbished hotel, offers 188 splendid, soundproof rooms and suites, including one Presidential Suite, 17 spacious suites, eight Smart Rooms and 25 non-smoking rooms. All are exquisitely appointed and feature: individual air conditioning control, direct dial telephone, satellite and pay television, radio, windows that open, high ceiling, sprinkler system, message alert, mini bar and 24-hour security. Updated bathroom amenities, daily turndown service and mineral water are provided for each room.
The Executive Rooms are newly refurbished (2000) and luxuriously appointed with American cherry wood furniture, luxurious soft fabrics, comfortable ottoman chairs, authentic artwork, modem jacks, spacious working desk, 2 separate lines, personal in-room safes and door bell. The bathrooms are fully remodeled with Crema Marsi Italian marble and Nero Marquina marble vanity top. The Executive Lounge is located on the second floor with butler service and amenities designed to anticipate your every need. Enjoy a light breakfast in the morning, coffee and cookies in the afternoon and cocktail reception in the evenings. Relax in the small Library, watch television or enjoy our CD library. Open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM. Your full buffet breakfast is served in the refurbished Balkan Restaurant.
Restaurants & Lounges
Enjoy fine international dining and buffets, with a variety of traditional specialties at the Balkan restaurant. For a more intimate setting, sip a drink on the open-air terrace of the lobby bar overlooking the bustling city center:
Lobby Bar Pliska - Piano Bar, open: Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Monday - Friday; 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM Saturday&Sunday
Balkan Restaurant - Cuisine: International, Setting: A la Carte/Buffet, open: 7:00 AM - 10:45 PM
Angels Night Club - Atmosphere: Live Entertainment, Setting: Nightclub/Dancing, open: 10:30 PM - 5:00 AM
Leisure & Recreation
Guest services and facilities at the Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan cater to business and leisure travelers' every need. Highlights include a complete 24-hour business center with fast speed Internet connection, a travel agency, shopping, hairdresser/beauty salon, 24-hour concierge and room service, butler service, laundry and dry cleaning available 7 days a week, and a full health club with gym, saunas and massage. Complimentary airport pick-up is available 7 days a week. Please contact the hotel's reservations department with your flight information and arrival time, either via e-mail (Sofia.Reservations@LuxuryCollection.com) or telephone numbers (+359 2 9816541) or (+359 2 9378787).
The Fitness Center is the best place to relax after a long day or tiresome flight. Some of the features include: ladies and men saunas and massage rooms, a full line of new Technogym exercise equipment for optimum fitness training, refreshment drink bar, and satellite television. Tennis courts are located just 5 kilometers from hotel.
Meeting & Event Facilities:
- Number of Meeting Rooms: 4
- Largest Meeting Room: 2713 sq. ft.
- Largest Meeting Room Seats: 230
- Smallest Meeting Room Seats: 8
- Meeting and Event Facilities
