Karlovy Vary

The granddaddy of them all, this is one of Central Europe's most famous resorts, going back some 200 years. — Fodor's

On a peaceful bend in the river, this family-run hotel includes spacious, well-appointed rooms. — Fodor's

Perched high above the river, the family-run Villa Rosa combines traditionally furnished rooms and hearty breakfasts with a spectacular location. — Lonely Planet

In a great location just across from the Hot Spring Colonnade, the Puškin has renovated rooms with fully updated baths and very comfortable beds. — Lonely Planet

Perched high above the river, the family-run Villa Rosa combines traditionally furnished rooms and hearty breakfasts with a spectacular location. — Lonely Planet

Seriously stylish, this sprawling neo-baroque hotel has raised the bar with olde-worlde elegance complemented by soothingly modern treatment facilities. — Lonely Planet

More than adequately comfortable and well-priced given its location in the center of the spa district, the Růže also offers an array of modern spa services like bubble baths and Thai massage. — Fodor's

Framed on a hilltop off a side street above the spa, the Jean de Carro sits comfortably above the fray. — Fodor's

Tucked away down a quiet lane, this family-owned hotel offers very good value, with spacious rooms decorated in bright colours and updated bathrooms. — Lonely Planet

Quiet, homey and central, the Kavalerie is probably the best-value hotel in town, provided you don't mind a bit of walking. — Lonely Planet

Neo-Gothic in style—on the outside, anyway—this spa hotel has fairly spartan rooms and a slight hospital vibe (it takes treatment rather seriously), but the location is excellent and treatments are gently priced. — Fodor's

The family-operated hotel is another good last-minute option right in the center of town, with pastel yellow rooms that are brightened by the occasional exposed wooden beam or windowsill flower box. — Fodor's

Built in the late 1960s as the communist idea of luxury, this oversize modern hotel is the main venue of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in early July. — Fodor's

A clean, safe bet if you've arrived in town without reservations and don't want to spend your savings on a room. — Fodor's

Rooms are decked out in cheery yellows and reds, and there's an excellent in-house restaurant and full spa facilities; request a room with a bay-window view overlooking the busy street or river. — Fodor's

This small hotel on the promenade offers very good value, given its upmarket location in the heart of the spa area and the nicely appointed rooms with oriental rugs and wood floors. — Lonely Planet