Management and design are the highlights at Sofia
I returned to the Sofia Hotel for Comic Con, having stayed there last year for the event. This year's visit didn't turn out quite as nice: the rates were much higher and the cleanliness much lower. The manager is first rate and speaking with him directly resulted in proper action from the inappropriate state of the room : some of the other staff were much less enthusiastic and/or attentive to questions/requests. I love the design of the hotel and the rooms - they are elegant and make wise use of smaller space. To save money I used the microwave and mini-fridge in the room for dinners & breakfasts - very helpful. Comfortable bed made for excellent sleeping and the shower has just the right pressure (and the soap provided is wonderful). The in-room coffee is tasty (your own creamer and store it in the fridge!). While they no longer have the infused water in the yoga room, they do provide bottled water and keep the room spotless. I really enjoyed speaking with the cleaning staff - they were all very pleasant, friendly and made you feel like you were at a boutique hotel - in fact, the evening reception staff could use some lessons from them. Despite some minor issues, I would still return to the Sofia, and recommend it to you..