Czech Republic
This is an a amazingly immaculate late 60's hotel, which feels like being in 2001: A Space Odyssey. The Hotel Thermal has an open air thermal pool on the valley slope from which you can enjoy the incredible mini St. Petersburg, golden domed skyline.
www.thermal.cz
Tel 359 001 111
You can get very cheap spa treatments in wonderful establishments ranging from the basic health institutions such as Lazni III, a huge sanatorium on the river with huge metal baths, mineral pools, saunas and swimming pools, to the luxurious Hotel Pupp - where all the celebreties stay during the Kalovy Vary Film Festival.
Send your feedback or queries to been.there@guardian.co.uk
Search Been there
Your tips about Karlovy Vary