A hotel with spa (massage and other therapies) swimming pools outdoor and in, tennis courts (clay, international standard) and indoor courts. Gym with the latest equipment. Very child friendly. Very pleasant, helpful, English-speaking staff.
The architecture and particularly the interior decor rather "Soviet" of the 80s, although this hotel was built within the past eight years.
Large bedrooms. Garden restaurant in summer, where the food is pretty good. Good buffet breakfast. Many shiny black expensive cars with tinted windows and "colourful" local clientele.
The hotel is situated a 15-minute (very cheap) cab ride from the centre of Sofia, towards the Vitosha mountain and park, which may be a plus or a minus, depending on requirements.
There is internet in all rooms, but this is charged for. I protested that nowadays they might as well charge for hot water, and the charming young female owner (ex international tennis player) said they would be looking into it. I am trying to wage a campaign against internet charges in hotels.
Advertised prices (Jul 07) range from €96 single room to €220 Maxi Privilege suite. There are weekend deals and there are also apartments.
Breakfast and use of all spa and sports facilities are included.
110 Simeonovsko shosse Blvd 1700 Sofia
Tel: +359 2 892 0000
fax +359 2 892 0050
www.maxisofia.com
email olymp@maxisofia.com
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