Sense Hotel Sofia, a Member of Design Hotels

This hotel is fantastic—I only wish every trip came with a stay like this. We originally booked four nights but sadly had to cut it short to just two (real life always ruins the fun). My wife and I both loved it. Check-in comes with a glass of prosecco—yes, prosecco!—which you can casually stroll to your room with, pretending you live in this glamorous world full-time. The rooms have been recently renovated and are beautifully designed. Walk-in shower? Check. Big windows? Double check. Pro tip: ask for a room overlooking the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky—it’s a view that makes you feel cultured even if you spent the night bingeing Netflix. Breakfast is served on the 9th floor. While most guests huddle near the buffet like it’s a food-based sporting event, grab your plate and head to the Sense Rooftop bar area instead. Trust me, eggs taste better with a skyline view. And speaking of eggs: order them fresh, any style you want. The ground-floor bar is a gem. My wife had a margarita that blew her mind; I tried a Japanese Negroni and briefly considered quitting my job to become a cocktail critic. Rooms are spacious, the bed is large and comfortable, and the pillows are the kind that make you rethink all your life choices about bedding at home. We also indulged in the gym, pool, sauna, steam room, and the whole caldarium/frigidarium experience (which sounds like Hogwarts classes but is actually just very relaxing). In short: fantastic hotel, highly recommended, and dangerously easy to get attached to.

We stayed for four nights in room 508 and had a fantastic experience. The room was beautiful—quiet, despite the nearby bar and traffic. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the bathroom was spacious, featuring luxurious Molton Brown products. The staff were generally friendly, though a few could be more welcoming when approached. We didn’t have breakfast included but decided to book it upon arrival. Unfortunately, this was the only aspect of our stay that fell short. The price felt quite high for what was offered—the cooked selection was limited, there were no menus to guide you at the egg station, and the plates weren’t heated, so the food cooled quickly. That said, it was still more convenient than venturing out early in the morning. One of the highlights was the rooftop bar, which had a fantastic atmosphere. We had a couple of great nights there and would highly recommend booking in advance, especially on weekends, as it gets very busy

This hotel is so chic, and bonus that it is under Marriott management. The front desk staff was wonderful, and so helpful. I had an amazing room, the bed was like sleeping on a cloud, and the location is great for walking to see the sights, get great meals and enjoy the city.

An all around excellent hotel. From the location central to all the sights, the in-hotel bar and spa make it arguably the best in town. And they serve an amazing Shopska salad. There are 360 degree views of the city from the rooftop. Nikola, Nourhan, Todor were great in taking care of everything I needed. The ambiance of the room was super minimalist, modern and sleek. The fridge and mini bar is kept behind one of the closet doors. A small detail carefully thought out. Would highly recommend people in Sofia stay here!

I liked: *The bed, it was very comfy *The view from the room and rooftop bar was excellent *The food at the rooftop bar and breakfast was very nice *The controls in the room on lighting is a nice touch *The bathroom facilities were all great *The spa, pool and hot tub were all excellent *All the staff were friendly - and although I didn't ask for my clothes to be arranged neatly on the Monday of my stay I appreciated that a member of staff gave my clothes a tidy and put on the radio for me on my return to the room as i'd come back from a busy day out *Great decor all around the hotel *Good location and close to several landmarks in Sofia