Sheraton Bratislava, Slovakia [Master Thread]
Aug 22, 2014, 9:12 am
#61
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: CEB - primary/YVR -secondary
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Wow thanks guys!
Really great info! I'll keep in mind the taxi scams in bratislava
I think ill be taking the bus from VIE to bratislava! The taxi is about the same price as the nightly rate of the hotel. Ouch
Going to vienna ill just do what remymartin did and take the rex.
Really great info! I'll keep in mind the taxi scams in bratislava
I think ill be taking the bus from VIE to bratislava! The taxi is about the same price as the nightly rate of the hotel. Ouch
Going to vienna ill just do what remymartin did and take the rex.
Last edited by supatight80; Aug 22, 2014 at 10:29 am
Sep 3, 2014, 5:50 am
#62
Join Date: Jan 2013
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Took the bus from VIE station 4 to bratislava bus station for 7.7 euros plus 1 euro baggage handling fee. Then took a cab from bus station to hotel for 3.9 euros flat fee....it wasnt that far but people here werent that helpful when i was asking for directions.
Anywho, upgraded to executive suite. Looks like a jr. Suite, that means just 1 very big corner room. The room i got looks exactly the one on their website with the red sofa 'n all, overlooking marks and spencer.
Club lounge 1st floor, free brekky either on ground level or club lounge (american style). Gym 24/7 on 3rd floor. Sauna, etc. Was told closes at 10 or 11 pm.
Oh...they have happy hour with wine tasting starting at 6 or 630.
Anywho, upgraded to executive suite. Looks like a jr. Suite, that means just 1 very big corner room. The room i got looks exactly the one on their website with the red sofa 'n all, overlooking marks and spencer.
Club lounge 1st floor, free brekky either on ground level or club lounge (american style). Gym 24/7 on 3rd floor. Sauna, etc. Was told closes at 10 or 11 pm.
Oh...they have happy hour with wine tasting starting at 6 or 630.
Sep 3, 2014, 5:59 am
#63
Join Date: Jan 2013
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Stayed here for two nights recently
+ upgraded from Hot Escapes base room to top floor Executive Suite with 1.5 bathrooms, a good sized sitting area, a dining table for 4 and a largish terrace. Sadly the terrace didn't have any furniture
+ decent buffet spread with excellent cooked to order items such as eggs benedict, eggs florentine and a chocolate waffle which was fantastic. The chef really put pride into his breakfast ^
+ nice pool area, although very limited wrt pool area lounging
+ proper sauna with "stone" heater that you could heat yourself (didn't try the Turkish sauna)
+ extremely approachable staff, especially concierges
+ the shopping mall connected to the hotel was actually rather nice
+ a lot of bars and restaurants along the Donau just a few steps from the hotel
o the not-so-charming club lounge was equipped with snacks, hot items and cheap Austrian sparkling wine, local red and white and beer
- it was about 10-15min on foot to the old town with rough-looking buildings etc
- the main hotel bar Amber was closed during our stay.
+ upgraded from Hot Escapes base room to top floor Executive Suite with 1.5 bathrooms, a good sized sitting area, a dining table for 4 and a largish terrace. Sadly the terrace didn't have any furniture
+ decent buffet spread with excellent cooked to order items such as eggs benedict, eggs florentine and a chocolate waffle which was fantastic. The chef really put pride into his breakfast ^
+ nice pool area, although very limited wrt pool area lounging
+ proper sauna with "stone" heater that you could heat yourself (didn't try the Turkish sauna)
+ extremely approachable staff, especially concierges
+ the shopping mall connected to the hotel was actually rather nice
+ a lot of bars and restaurants along the Donau just a few steps from the hotel
o the not-so-charming club lounge was equipped with snacks, hot items and cheap Austrian sparkling wine, local red and white and beer
- it was about 10-15min on foot to the old town with rough-looking buildings etc
- the main hotel bar Amber was closed during our stay.
Sep 3, 2014, 6:29 am
#64
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: SPG LTP, hotels, OWE, STE+, *G, Octopus
Posts: 5,784
The executive suite i got sounds completely different from yours...mine was just 1 big room (albeit with a living area) but no separate bedroom. Bathroom is in the middle (left side) and walk in closet is far left side. My view was overlooking marks and spencer abd on the other corner, the e.u. and slovak flag with that elfman ballet thingy.
Sep 3, 2014, 7:08 am
#66
Join Date: Jan 2013
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Just to add: granted the hotel rate is cheap...but my goodness! The tous are so expensive! Be prepared for at LEAST 100 euros each for a whole day tour in slovakia (booked through concierge). And if youre a solo traveller,.you pay for 2 pax, so thats minimum 200 euros for a whole day tour...geez...
Thank goodness i took the 7.70 euro bus ride from VIE insead of taking taxi...at least i could 'rationalize' the 200 euro per day tour..
Last edited by supatight80; Sep 3, 2014 at 7:33 am
Jun 22, 2015, 1:32 pm
#67
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Washington DC
Programs: Marriott Platinum, United Gold, Virgin Silver
Posts: 418
I have a stay coming up this week. Does anyone know the e-mail address for the concierge? I send a message to the generic e-mail address for the hotel, but no response.
Jul 9, 2015, 1:21 pm
#68
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Washington DC
Programs: Marriott Platinum, United Gold, Virgin Silver
Posts: 418
Stellar property, a top Sheraton experience
I must echo the previous posts: this is a superb establishment. We loved our two-night stay in late June. The highlights:
1) As a platinum, immediate upgrade to a corner suite, likely the same one mentioned in a prior post (519?) Spacious, modern, well-lit bedroom with giant king-sized bed and good closet space. Nice sitting room, lovely full bathroom with tub and waterfall shower.
2) 10 minutes after getting to room, someone came by with a second pair of slippers, without being asked. This was a nice gesture.
3) Turn-down service, without request.
4) Impressive free breakfast buffet, wine and hor d'oeuvres in the evening in the club lounge.
5) Easy walk to old town, nearby mall and restaurants on the Danube.
6) Pleasant indoor pool, steam room and sauna.
7) Excellent, consistent, attentive service throughout.
All in all, we had a 4-5 star experience for $120 + points over two nights, including two large breakfasts and hor d'oeuvres that equated to a dinner.
A hidden gem in the Starwood universe. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.
1) As a platinum, immediate upgrade to a corner suite, likely the same one mentioned in a prior post (519?) Spacious, modern, well-lit bedroom with giant king-sized bed and good closet space. Nice sitting room, lovely full bathroom with tub and waterfall shower.
2) 10 minutes after getting to room, someone came by with a second pair of slippers, without being asked. This was a nice gesture.
3) Turn-down service, without request.
4) Impressive free breakfast buffet, wine and hor d'oeuvres in the evening in the club lounge.
5) Easy walk to old town, nearby mall and restaurants on the Danube.
6) Pleasant indoor pool, steam room and sauna.
7) Excellent, consistent, attentive service throughout.
All in all, we had a 4-5 star experience for $120 + points over two nights, including two large breakfasts and hor d'oeuvres that equated to a dinner.
A hidden gem in the Starwood universe. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.
Aug 14, 2016, 2:27 am
#70
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Kuwait (KW)
Programs: Qatar Airways, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 2,712
Completed a stay here at the end of July on my first visit to Slovakia. Amazing hotel; brand new, part of a new riverfront development including a sizable mall with international brands, residences, a promenade along the river and outdoor restaurants along that. The old town is about fifteen walkable minutes away just down the Danube.
The hotel itself is very modern and furnished like a contemporary Sheraton would be. Got upgraded to a club suite before arrival and then upgraded again to an executive suite at check-in; massive suite on the first floor [same floor as club lounge which Plats also get access to] built around the corner of the building with a big bedroom, living room and bathroom with double vanity and separate tub and shower. The club lounge wasn't really staffed during my stay [the odd member came in here and there to tidy things up but otherwise clear], but there were always snacks like nuts and sandwich wraps available. Beer is available all day with white/red wine coming out for happy hour in the early evenings [no hard liquor]. Excellent, high-quality breakfast spread in the main restaurant [also complimentary for Plats on top of your 500 points at check-in] with a lovely sun-filled conservatory space. Health club was beautiful with an excellent indoor pool. Cheerful staff all around who are clearly proud of this hotel and happy to be working here.
All in all, a treat for Plats and a veritable gem in the Sheraton portfolio. Excellent, excellent hotel in a terrific city; would go back in a heartbeat.
khabah
The hotel itself is very modern and furnished like a contemporary Sheraton would be. Got upgraded to a club suite before arrival and then upgraded again to an executive suite at check-in; massive suite on the first floor [same floor as club lounge which Plats also get access to] built around the corner of the building with a big bedroom, living room and bathroom with double vanity and separate tub and shower. The club lounge wasn't really staffed during my stay [the odd member came in here and there to tidy things up but otherwise clear], but there were always snacks like nuts and sandwich wraps available. Beer is available all day with white/red wine coming out for happy hour in the early evenings [no hard liquor]. Excellent, high-quality breakfast spread in the main restaurant [also complimentary for Plats on top of your 500 points at check-in] with a lovely sun-filled conservatory space. Health club was beautiful with an excellent indoor pool. Cheerful staff all around who are clearly proud of this hotel and happy to be working here.
All in all, a treat for Plats and a veritable gem in the Sheraton portfolio. Excellent, excellent hotel in a terrific city; would go back in a heartbeat.
khabah
Aug 14, 2016, 8:28 am
#71
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SIN
Programs: JL GC | Marriott LT Silver | Global Entry | SQ Silver
Posts: 6,819
Completed a stay here at the end of July on my first visit to Slovakia. Amazing hotel; brand new, part of a new riverfront development including a sizable mall with international brands, residences, a promenade along the river and outdoor restaurants along that. The old town is about fifteen walkable minutes away just down the Danube.
The hotel itself is very modern and furnished like a contemporary Sheraton would be. Got upgraded to a club suite before arrival and then upgraded again to an executive suite at check-in; massive suite on the first floor [same floor as club lounge which Plats also get access to] built around the corner of the building with a big bedroom, living room and bathroom with double vanity and separate tub and shower. The club lounge wasn't really staffed during my stay [the odd member came in here and there to tidy things up but otherwise clear], but there were always snacks like nuts and sandwich wraps available. Beer is available all day with white/red wine coming out for happy hour in the early evenings [no hard liquor]. Excellent, high-quality breakfast spread in the main restaurant [also complimentary for Plats on top of your 500 points at check-in] with a lovely sun-filled conservatory space. Health club was beautiful with an excellent indoor pool. Cheerful staff all around who are clearly proud of this hotel and happy to be working here.
All in all, a treat for Plats and a veritable gem in the Sheraton portfolio. Excellent, excellent hotel in a terrific city; would go back in a heartbeat.
khabah
The hotel itself is very modern and furnished like a contemporary Sheraton would be. Got upgraded to a club suite before arrival and then upgraded again to an executive suite at check-in; massive suite on the first floor [same floor as club lounge which Plats also get access to] built around the corner of the building with a big bedroom, living room and bathroom with double vanity and separate tub and shower. The club lounge wasn't really staffed during my stay [the odd member came in here and there to tidy things up but otherwise clear], but there were always snacks like nuts and sandwich wraps available. Beer is available all day with white/red wine coming out for happy hour in the early evenings [no hard liquor]. Excellent, high-quality breakfast spread in the main restaurant [also complimentary for Plats on top of your 500 points at check-in] with a lovely sun-filled conservatory space. Health club was beautiful with an excellent indoor pool. Cheerful staff all around who are clearly proud of this hotel and happy to be working here.
All in all, a treat for Plats and a veritable gem in the Sheraton portfolio. Excellent, excellent hotel in a terrific city; would go back in a heartbeat.
khabah
Aug 14, 2016, 2:03 pm
#72
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Kuwait (KW)
Programs: Qatar Airways, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, IHG
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khabah
Aug 14, 2016, 9:32 pm
#73
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SIN
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Posts: 6,819
Aug 15, 2016, 1:15 pm
#74
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: ZRH / YUL
Programs: UA, TK, Starwood > Marriott, Hilton, Accor
Posts: 7,295
I stayed earlier this year and was given the choice of the lounge or the restaurant for breakfast as a Plat. I was told that the breakfast selection in the lounge was very limited, and indeed when I went and had a look this was the case. So we just proceeded to the restaurant downstairs which had a very large and hearty selection of hot and cold foods.
Aug 15, 2016, 10:58 pm
#75
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SIN
Programs: JL GC | Marriott LT Silver | Global Entry | SQ Silver
Posts: 6,819
I stayed earlier this year and was given the choice of the lounge or the restaurant for breakfast as a Plat. I was told that the breakfast selection in the lounge was very limited, and indeed when I went and had a look this was the case. So we just proceeded to the restaurant downstairs which had a very large and hearty selection of hot and cold foods.