Hotel Ester is halfway up a little hill in Karlovy Vary, and very conveniently located near the main canal and shopping area. The receptionist spoke English, stored our bags until our room was ready, and gave us the traditional shot of Becherovka when we checked in. Our room was large and spacious. We had three people staying in the room, so they made up the sofa bed for us without us asking - a very nice gesture. The free wifi was good, and the breakfast in the morning included meats, cheeses, breads, eggs, yogurt, and so on. For anyone traveling on a budget, I would recommend this hotel.