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Vilnius
Stikliai Hotel Relais & Châteaux
★★★★★
Engine scores
·Location 4.7
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Verdict
Is Stikliai Hotel Relais & Châteaux Worth It? The Honest Verdict
9.5/10 Booking.com4.7/5 Google380 reviews read5-star
As of 8 August 2026, 380 guest reviews give Stikliai Hotel Relais & Châteaux 9.5/10 on Booking.com and 4.7/5 on Google.
Most-repeated praise: Exceptional location in the heart of Old Town Vilnius with all major attractions, restaurants, and cafes within easy walking distance 87 reviews.
Complaints
Noise and Room Complaints at Stikliai Hotel Relais & Châteaux: Which Rooms to Avoid
- Poor sound insulation allows guests to hear conversations, door slamming, and disturbances from neighboring rooms despite high 5-star pricing expectations 6 reviews
- Rooms show visible signs of age and wear including stained carpets, worn furniture, crookedly mounted TVs, loose doorknobs, and inadequate maintenance for claimed 5-star standards 11 reviews
- No reliable air conditioning; rooms become uncomfortably hot in warm weather with insufficient cooling capability despite premium pricing 4 reviews
Rooms to avoid
- Third floor rooms subject to door slamming from neighboring rooms
- Rooms with connecting suite doors have poor sound insulation to adjacent rooms
- Corridor-facing rooms expose guests to people talking and movement noise
What guests praise
Stikliai Hotel Relais & Châteaux Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing
Stikliai Hotel Relais & Châteaux sells itself as a 5-star hotel. What guests repeat most:
- Exceptional location in the heart of Old Town Vilnius with all major attractions, restaurants, and cafes within easy walking distance 87 reviews
- Consistently praised staff who are warm, attentive, professional, and genuinely hospitable, often going above and beyond to ensure guest comfort 79 reviews
- Outstanding breakfast buffet with high-quality pastries from the adjoining bakery, fresh fruits, à la carte options including eggs and crepes, and excellent coffee service 68 reviews
Room requests
Which Room Should You Ask For at Stikliai Hotel Relais & Châteaux?
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- Rooms away from corridor areas and connecting doors recommended
- Attic rooms (top floor) with sloped ceilings reported quieter
Method
How HotelShortlist Researched Stikliai Hotel Relais & Châteaux
We read 380 public guest reviews of Stikliai Hotel Relais & Châteaux, grouped repeated findings and counted how often each one appears. Pest figures are guest reports, not inspection results. Member-only detail is blurred on this page. Research updated 2026-08-08. If you represent Stikliai Hotel Relais & Châteaux and believe something here is wrong, write to members@hotelshortlist.com and we will review it.
What guests love
Exceptional location in the heart of Old Town Vilnius with all major attractions, restaurants, and cafes within easy walking distance (87×)
Consistently praised staff who are warm, attentive, professional, and genuinely hospitable, often going above and beyond to ensure guest comfort (79×)
Outstanding breakfast buffet with high-quality pastries from the adjoining bakery, fresh fruits, à la carte options including eggs and crepes, and excellent coffee service (68×)
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Watch-outs · 8 recorded
Poor sound insulation allows guests to hear conversations, door slamming, and disturbances from neighboring rooms despite high 5-star pricing expectations (6×)
Rooms show visible signs of age and wear including stained carpets, worn furniture, crookedly mounted TVs, loose doorknobs, and inadequate maintenance for claimed 5-star standards (11×)
No reliable air conditioning; rooms become uncomfortably hot in warm weather with insufficient cooling capability despite premium pricing (4×)
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Parking note. Problematic — Multiple guests report limited availability, complicated access due to one-way street in Old Town, high costs (€25/day nearby), and difficulty with local parking zones; hotel offers limited on-site parking requiring advance reservation.
What guests report
View
Courtyard rooms most desirable; some attic rooms offer limited views; winter garden views preferred over street-facing; many report unexpected views of roof rather than promised courtyard
Bed & mattress
Comfortable mattresses and quality bedding; beds consistently praised for softness and adequate size
Bathroom & water
Luxurious bathrooms with underfloor heating, Sothys toiletries, natural daylight, and generally good water pressure; some issues with bathroom door locks and ventilation
Wi-Fi
Reliable and fast wifi throughout hotel
Breakfast
Exceptional quality and worth the stay; international standard with fresh pastries, fruits, quality à la carte options, fresh juices, though some reports of inconsistent replenishment and limited vegetarian choices
AC / heating
No air conditioning; relies on window ventilation which is inadequate for warm weather; one review notes inability to cool room in April
Local knowledge
Book the private spa/pool 1-2 hours in advance; slots fill quickly and offer exclusive solo access to facilities
Request a room away from corridors and connecting doors to minimize noise from neighboring guests
Try the house-made macarons from the adjoining pâtisserie Ponių Laimė as complimentary welcome gift or coffee pairing
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Room intel
Quiet rooms / wings
- Rooms away from corridor areas and connecting doors recommended
- Attic rooms (top floor) with sloped ceilings reported quieter
Noisy rooms to avoid
- Third floor rooms subject to door slamming from neighboring rooms
- Rooms with connecting suite doors have poor sound insulation to adjacent rooms
- Corridor-facing rooms expose guests to people talking and movement noise
Extra charges guests were surprised by
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Character & facilities
Design & character 18% of reviews mention design
- Baroque-Gothic building designed by Anne Toulouse blends 16th-century architectural heritage with refined modern interiors
- Multiple themed rooms and suites with eclectic, museum-like collections of art and antique furnishings throughout
- Historic courtyard and winter garden provide tranquil, beautifully lit spaces that feel like intimate galleries
Gym & fitness Basic
- Barely equipped fitness room unsuitable for serious workouts; mainly token equipment and light stretching
- Small dumbbell collection is disorganized; lacks cardio machines and modern equipment
Rooms & categories
10 room types
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Classic Double
Classic Double
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Superior Double
Superior Double
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Deluxe Double
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Spa Access Room
Spa Access Room
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Junior Suite
Junior Suite
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Business Room
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Suite
Suite
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Spa Access Suite
Spa Access Suite
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Grand Suite
Grand Suite
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Presidential Suite
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