hello, at least 3 days before. it depends if you’re going during high/low season. the earliest the better. enjoy !

Apologies I cannot answer. Whilst we were there we saw a number of springs you can drink from. There are also a lot of private spas ....but not sure about the public baths

go on line- the hotels give you a menu of services and prices

Hi, my pleasure to give you the answer regarding your trip to Carlsbad.I just returned after 3 weeks staying in the Hotel Imperial. Since i was there for the rehabilitation after injury, I selected the best balneology/rehabilitation in the city. Few questions: how long would you like to stay?Do you want to try some spa procedures? Or it is a thematic trip/site seeing? Architecture? History? Shopping? The Spa Imperial Resort with tradition since 1912, has luxury acommodation as well as balneology procedures and it is located in the historical heart of Karlovy Vary ,(Carlsbad), More friendly budget is available al the Sanssouci Spa Resort,very located nearby. Both hotels have easy access to the centre of city by a city bus. Sanssouci is the part of The Imperial Spa Group. The best choice are packages 3-5 days with balneo treatments, accommodation, and full pension.They are very reasonably priced and they are an excellent introduction to spa treatments.See my contributions in the Trip Advisor..In the November the is the low seanon and the prices are very reasonable. If you select Sanssouci, ask for a room into the valley, worthy of few $$ more. There are beautiful promenades,culture,museums,theatre, concerts.Very good the symphonic orchestra. Bad weather? Enjoy balneo,swimming,sport center. Have more question, let me know.

Alzbetiny Lazne if for 1 day.Prices very reasonable depending of the treament.