Chateau Appony, BratislavaChateau Appony in Bratislava, Slovakia has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 19 of 95 hotels we score in Bratislava. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 3.9. Rooms from about $101 a night (cached, not a live quote).Chateau Appony is a four-star hotel situated in a renovated Renaissance mansion in Oponice, Slovakia. The property was originally constructed during the 16th and 17th centuries for the Appony family. It provides a mix of stylishly furnished rooms and apartments, making it suitable for wedding parties or those seeking a quiet countryside stay. Guests can use the indoor swimming pool, sauna, and tennis courts, or dine at the on-site restaurant. The estate includes a garden terrace and conference facilities. One practical limitation is the lack of lifts within the historic building.What stands out

Indoor pool and sauna

On-site tennis courts

Historic Renaissance architecture

Pet friendly accommodation

Watch out for

No lifts available

Pool water can be cold

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