Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev came to Karlovy Vary for treatment on the recommendation of his French doctors in 1873, 1874, and 1875. He always stayed at the "English King" boarding house on Castle Hill.

"In two days I will go to Karlsbad, where I will live, be bored, and drink unpleasant-tasting water for six weeks. My place of residence will be at Konig von England, to which I ask you to send your letters."

In 1883, in memory of Turgenev's stay, a memorial plaque was installed on the hotel building.

One can imagine him at the table, as described by N. A. Ostrovskaya, who was also in Karlsbad in the summer of 1873: "Today Ivan Sergeyevich did not go to the spring, my husband told me one day when he returned home. I went to see him to inquire about his health. He is sitting in a lilac robe, with many letters in front of him; he says he was ill, but now he has recovered and looks very pleased. All these letters are from America, full of enthusiasm about his talent. The translator and publisher of his works in America (possibly Bret Harte) writes that the edition has quickly sold out and sends a significant sum of money. One critic notes that Americans especially like 'Fathers and Sons,' as they find something 'American' in Bazarov.

Turgenev had many acquaintances in Karlsbad who visited him at the boarding house. During periods between gout attacks, Ivan Sergeyevich visited the springs and met friends there, although the illness often confined him to bed.

"Here I immediately started treatment; today I have already drunk three glasses. My legs are fine for now: what will happen next? Among the Russians here, I met the Tolstoys (A. K. and his wife), Sollogub, and a very nice Princess Baryatinskaya (Kokona). My apartment is excellent; overall, everything is good for now."