Novotel Sarajevo Bristol Explained

Hotel Name:Novotel Sarajevo Bristol
Map Type:Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mapframe-Zoom:2
Relief:1
Former Names:Hotel Bristol
Architectural Style:Streamline Moderne
Location:Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Address:Fra Filipa Lastrića 2
Location City:Sarajevo
Location Country:Bosnia and Herzegovina
Coordinates:43.8529°N 18.3897°W
Chain:Novotel
Completion Date:1973
hotel existed since 1920's in older building on nearby location across the Old Railway Station
Relocated Date:1973
from an old building across the Old Railway Station to its present location
Renovation Date:2010–2011
Opening Date:2011
Operator:Accor
Number Of Rooms:186
Number Of Suites:2
Number Of Restaurants:1
Number Of Bars:2
Floors:13
Parking:Own ground parking lot
Website:Novotel Sarajevo Bristol

Novotel Sarajevo Bristol (formerly Hotel Bristol) is a mid-scale 4-star hotel that has operated under the Accor groups's Novotel brand since re-opening in 2011.[1] The hotel is located at Fra Filipa Lastrića 2, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.[2] [3]

Location

Hotel building is located in the suburb of Pofalići, on the right bank of the Miljacka river, across from the neighbouring suburb of Grbavica and Grbavica Stadium. It's situated near Vilsonovo Šetalište and features river and city views.[4]

History

Built in 1973,[5] [6] the hotel was originally named Hotel Bristol, having replaced an old hotel of the same name nearby. During the Siege of Sarajevo the building was bombarded by Serbian forces from across the river Miljacka. The hotel was subsequently restored and privatised in 2010.

Restaurants and bars

Dining options include a European restaurant, an international restaurant and a brasserie serving international cuisine. The Café Bristol serves pastries, cakes and a wide selection of hot and cold beverages. There are 2 cafe-bars, one of which has a seated terrace.[2] [4]

Facilities

The contemporary rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and safes. The suites have living rooms and Jacuzzis. The fitness and spa area includes a sauna, an indoor swimming pool, massage tables and exercise bikes. A prayer room is available as are 4 meeting rooms. Parking at the hotel is free.[2] [4]

Awards and recognition

Novotel Sarajevo Bristol is the recipient of several World Travel Awards, namely "Bosnia and Herzegovina's Leading Hotel" for 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2018.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hotel Bristol pripojen lancu Novotel hotela i promijenio naziv u Novotel Sarajevo Bristol (FOTO) . Klix.ba . 28 January 2019 . bs-BA.
  2. Web site: Novotel Sarajevo Bristol . accorhotels.com . 28 January 2019 . en.
  3. Web site: Bosnia and Herzegovina's Leading Hotel 2018 . World Travel Awards . 28 January 2019 . en-gb.
  4. Web site: Bristol . Novotel Sarajevo . stars . Sarajevo4-star4 . Novotel Sarajevo Bristol in Sarajevo . Hotels.com . 28 January 2019 . en.
  5. Web site: Postaje dio AccorHotelsa: Hotel Bristol mijenja ime i upravitelja . Klix.ba . 28 January 2019 . bs-BA.
  6. Web site: History of Sarajevo: 1945-1991 - Grad Sarajevo . 28 January 2019 . bs-BA . https://web.archive.org/web/20190409194839/http://sarajevo.ba/sarajevo-kroz-historiju/1945-1991/ . 9 April 2019 . dead .