Antik Hotel Sofia Litomysl

“Excellent hotel!”

While traveling from Prague to Wroclaw, we stopped to see the lovely little town of Litomysl and stayed at Antik Sofia, a fine little hotel. Our room was very comfortable with a great bed, modern lovely bathroom and balcony with flower boxes. There was also a small sitting room. The room was sun… more

While traveling from Prague to Wroclaw, we stopped to see the lovely little town of Litomysl and stayed at Antik Sofia, a fine little hotel. Our room was very comfortable with a great bed, modern lovely bathroom and balcony with flower boxes. There was also a small sitting room. The room was sunny with its big windows that could open, and it was very clean The hotel is filled with art and has a friendly staff. Breakfast was very nice, served in a spacious light- filled room looking out on the terrace and garden. The staff was friendly and the location, just off center was very close to the town's attraction. Easy walking everywhere.

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“A great little boutique hotel”

Outstanding little hotel within a short walking distance from both major city attractions - the UNESCO-listed chateau Litomysl and the city square. The hotel itself was very well-kept, the rooms we stayed were newly furnished. Wi-Fi access was available throughout the building. There is an art gal… more

Outstanding little hotel within a short walking distance from both major city attractions - the UNESCO-listed chateau Litomysl and the city square. The hotel itself was very well-kept, the rooms we stayed were newly furnished. Wi-Fi access was available throughout the building. There is an art gallery inside the hotel, and some unique original artwork is on display in the rooms, hotel lobby, and the bar/restaurant. The hotel has a garden with a lawn and a large covered stone grill/oven. The owners were able to throw a great dinner party for our group there. Overall, I think it is an ideal place to stay for somebody who prefers small, home-style hotels with a unique character over big hotel chains. Extremely helpful owners ready to assist 24/7. Affordable prices. Definitely worth recommending.

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“Nothing special”

Rooms are clean, albeit small. My room had two *hard* twin beds pulled together to form a king bed (this is typical of European rooms), two twin comforters (one per side), a bed spread (to cover both beds), two very flat pillows, TV, *air conditioning!*, a wall heater, table, small stocked refrige… more

Rooms are clean, albeit small. My room had two *hard* twin beds pulled together to form a king bed (this is typical of European rooms), two twin comforters (one per side), a bed spread (to cover both beds), two very flat pillows, TV, *air conditioning!*, a wall heater, table, small stocked refrigerator, phone, two chairs, wardrobe with shelves, and a wooden suitcase stand with extra shelve beneath with it for your shoes. Bathroom included: tub with shower (one glass shower door), hair dryer, toilet, towel heater that didn't work, sink, two bottles of body wash/shampoo, two tiny bars of soap, two bath towels, two hand towels, bath mat, toilet paper and sanitizing plastic bags. Missing from room: facial tissue, alarm clock, extra electrical outlets (so you can easily power your tablet). Breakfast buffet includes: sliced breads, rolls, powdered donuts (bland), a few other pastries, jellies and Nutella spreads, cereals, a plate of cold cuts (salami, turkey, and ham), cucumber slices with tomato, yoghurt, cheeses, cut apples, hard boiled eggs, cooked eggs (that have unbroken yolks and runny tops), sausages, beans, cold water, apple juice, orange juice, and a coffee/espresso/cappuccino maker. Receptionists both speak English. Parking is located and operated next door, of which two parking spots are reserved for Antik guests. Pay for parking *first* with Antik (600 CZK per night), then take receipt to the hotel receptionist next door to show them. They will open the gate for you and show you where to park. (Parking is very tight.). Street parking is for local residents, but will not be ticketed after 6pm. (I don't know what time in the morning they start to ticket.) Driving into Czech Republic: Get a "vignette" sticker at the border before entering the country. We bought a 10-day pass for 12 EUR. This is how the country pays for its toll roads, instead of having toll booths like we have in the States. There are cameras above the roads to view these stickers. (Place stickers on windshield in front of passenger side.) Currency exchange: We exchanged USD for CZK at a Globus just outside Prague. Our exchange rate was "in the middle" of what we could get inside Prague. Stay away from Western Unions for exchanging money; they charge 21% commission! Some other places charge a whopping 50% commission! In the city, though, there are *several* places to exchange money, some better than we saw at Globus. Shop around, but always ask *BEFORE* you hand over any money how much CZK you'll get back. Once you hand over money, they will pass you back CZK and a receipt and claim that the transaction is complete, so they can refuse to allow you to reverse the transaction. (This is what happened to us at Globus. They had two boards showing rates, so was confusing.) Shopping: Czech Republic is known for their crystal and jewelry. This does not mean that you'll find them to be inexpensive, but they are made here, not China. You can, and should, negotiate prices for items, even inside stores. We got crystal that was marked down 50%, and still was able to get 10% knocked off that reduced price. Credit cards vs Cash: use cash for street vendors, credit cards for inside stores. (CapitalOne QuickSilver Visa card has no foreign transaction fee and has a better exchange rate than you'd get if you were to exchange currencies. Tipping: restaurants inside the larger cites expect a 10% tip (or, round up to the nearest 100 CZK after they show you the bill.). Places outside the larger cities expect no tips. (Tips and tax are included in prices shown on the menus.)

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