Hotel Gloria Palace (Sofia, Bulgaria)

Housed in a 19th Century building, Gloria Palace is an unfussy boutique hotel offering simple and cosy accommodations in Central Sofia. It boasts of conference/event spaces, a well-equipped gymnasium, and a nightclub. The understated guestrooms have carpeted floors, air conditioning, a work desk, wardrobe, minibar, and cable TV. Each en-suite bathroom features free toiletries, a hairdryer, and shower/bathtub. Suites add separate living rooms and bedrooms. Gloria Palace offers guests a 24-hour reception, laundry/dry cleaning services, luggage storage, and currency exchange services. Access to parking facilities and fax/copying services comes at an extra charge, while Wi-Fi is free and available in public areas. The in-house restaurant offers varied cuisines and there is a vast selection of beverages available for sampling at the on-site bar. The hotel is about a 15-minute drive from Ivan Vazov National Theater, a grand neoclassical theatre opened in the early 20th Century, and home to a various stage production programs. National Museum of History is about four miles away.