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Botel Marina
Let me start off by saying Bratislava is gorgeous, however, if you are not on a really tight budget, find a real hotel. It has nothing to do with this being a boat as I have a 30ft sailboat and find it accommodating. The walk to get to the boat really isn't that bad once you get used to it, as its way down the river from downtown. I just don't like when they advertise all over that the restaurant stays open until a certain time and when you go to eat the staff are telling you they are closed (1 hour early) or that it list the bar open until 3am, however, it is part of said restaurant. I sent laundry out to be done as they stated it could be done it the same day but I was told it couldn't but assured it would be at my room by 7am. At 9am I am looking for my clothes to shower and go to breakfast. (they showed at 9:45am after 2 trips to the front desk) I did eat in the restaurant the following night (got there early) but was not allowed to sit at the bar after my meal while they were still open for another hour. (you guessed it....I was told they were closed, however they had a big party going on in the dining room) Evening desk clerk spent more time out on the boat deck w/ her boyfriend than helping customers. Fridge in the room was not cold and neither was the air conditioning. DO NOT expect the experience to be like that of a hotel and plan to eat and drink elsewhere....More

Botel Marina
Botel Marina is a short and pleasant walk along the riverside from the old town. Sleeping on a boat is fun. The cabins are compact, minimalist but comfortable. Everything worked more or less properly. Buffet breakfast on the cruise deck, with the river streaming by in the summer light. A very low rate. Free WiFi, an excellent Indian restaurant, and a nice bar that stays open late complete the picture for the passing traveller. Negative points: service is variable. The staff are stressed and sometimes graceless. There is no concierge so the reception deals with everything from "where's the old town" to "my airco is broken". There is no espresso and the bar closes early if there's no customers. The botel needs some renovation to avoid becoming seedy. Overall I really liked the hotel especially for the price, and the staff were friendly and fun once we chatted a little. It goes on my list of hotels to try again....More

Hotel Kyjev
We were very dissatisfied with this hotel. Yes, the location is good, near the city center, and the breakfast is good, but the condition of the building leaves much to be desired. It was probably built in the 50's and nothing has been done to it since. The bathtub was ugly and we would not use it. There was no shower. The carpeting was loose at a seam and stuck up. The vents were all broken near the window, and the wood had water rot. This is definitely not a 3 star hotel. Our local friend drove us there and said he had never seen a hotel in such poor condition. The beds were clean, so we spent the night and were happy to leave in the morning....More