PRAGUE

14 WHERE TO STAY
Prague has a long tradition of hospitality having hosted
generations of travellers, thinkers and invading armies.
However, to the modern guest this may not be immediately
apparent as the tradition of customer service is
somewhat shorter. Generally, the further you travel into
residential Prague, the cheaper the rooms become (and
the quirkier the environment). Late night revellers staggering
home to musical accompaniment can make a stay in
the Old Town less than peaceful, so check out your hotel's
location before signing up. Alternatively, find a hotel when
you get here, and always ask for a discount. Chances are
you’ll get one.
Cream of the crop
Buddha Bar Hotel F-3, Praha 1, Jakubská 8, MNáměstí
Republiky, tel. (+420) 221 77 63 00/(+420) 724 17
01 97, fax (+420) 221 77 63 10, buddha@cpihotels.cz,
www.buddha-bar-hotel.cz. You may be familiar with the Buddha
Bar Restaurants in Paris, London, and the like. Now for the
first time ever the brand has opened its own hotel. Expect over
the top everything: Design, service, prices. Billed as a “unique
urban resort,” the hotel offers 36 rooms and three suites.
Amenities include good-night chocolates; HD interactive TV;
Buddha-Bar music library; Wi-Fi and wired internet access;
refrigerated private bar. And a bed. Q Superior rooms from
EUR 444; Premier rooms from EUR 575; Suites from EUR
1250. Includes breakfast and all taxes. PJAFKDW
Corinthia Towers Praha 4, Kongresová 1, MVyšehrad,
tel. (+420) 261 19 11 11, fax (+420) 261 21 16 73, towers@corinthia.cz,
www.corinthia.cz. All the convenience
you would demand from a 24-floor hotel in a capital city. In
addition to a top-class oriental and Italian restaurant, facilities
include a casino, fitness centre and ten-pin bowling. Q544
Luxury of space in the heart of Prague
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P Air conditioning A Credit cards accepted
O Casino H Conference facilities
T Child friendly U Facilities for the disabled
R Internet L Guarded parking
F Fitness centre G Non-smoking rooms
K Restaurant M Nearest metro station
D Sauna C Swimming pool
6 Animal friendly W Wi-Fi
rooms (120 singles €260 - 300, 388 doubles €260 - 300,
triples €350 - 390, 20 suites €410 - 1570, 1 presidential
suite €1570, 16 junior suites €410). ACDFGH
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Grand Hotel Praha E-3, Praha 1, Staroměstské nám.
22, MStaroměstská, tel. (+420) 221 63 25 56, fax
(+420) 221 63 25 58, info@grandhotelpraha.cz, www.
grandhotelpraha.cz. Run by the Apostolic Residence crew,
the neighbouring Grand Hotel is an equally sumptious place
to stay, with suitably grand views over Old Town Square and
classically furnished rooms. Q20 rooms (1 single €128 -
213, 18 doubles €153 - 320, 1 apartment €356 - 463).
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Hilton Prague J-2, Praha 8, Pobřežní 1, MFlorenc, tel.
(+420) 224 84 11 11, fax (+420) 224 84 23 78, sales.
prague@hilton.com, www.prague.hilton.com. Easily
recognisable as the glass box on the Vltava, Hilton Prague has
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all the facilities expected in this international brand. 24 hour
bars, restaurants and services and a casino. Q788 rooms
(20 singles €150 - 280, 646 doubles €150 - 280, 91 triples
€166 - 296, 19 suites €308 - 438, 3 apartments €686 - 816,
8 junior suites €266 - 396, 1 presidential suite €956 - 1089).
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Hilton Prague Old Town I-3, Praha 1, V Celnici 7,
MNám. Republiky, tel. (+420) 221 822 100, fax (+420)
221 822 200, www.hilton.com. The city’s second, smaller
Hilton boasts a classy interior in an enviable location. All the
high-class Hilton amenities are available in a newer and lovely
setting. Zinc, their restaurant and cocktail bar are worth a visit
as well. Q310 rooms (299 doubles €140 - 250, 10 suites
€399 - 459, 1 apartment €950). PTJHARUFL
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Kempinski Hybernská Prague J-3, Praha 1, Hybernská
12, MNáměstí Republiky, tel. (+420) 226 22 61
11, fax (+420) 226 22 61 23, reservations.prague@
kempinski.com, www.kempinski-prague.com. Luxury
squared at the new Kempinski hotel. The property dates back
to the 15th century and has been carefully reconstructed to
offer 75 rooms and suites. Expect the usual: air conditioning,
telephone, TV, radio, minibar, hairdryer, bath robe, safe, and
high-speed internet wifi connection, non-smoking rooms.
Suites feature separate bedroom and living areas, fitted
kitchenette, guest WC and walk-in closets. Big bonus: the
hotel has its own private garden and atrium. Q75 rooms
(suites €375, Superior €249 - , Grand Deluxe €295 - ).
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Kings Court I-3, Praha 1, U Obecního domu 3,
MNáměstí Republiky, tel. 224 22 28 88, fax 224 22 29
99, info@hotelkingscourt.cz, www.hotelkingscourt.cz.
Can’t miss location off Náměstí Republiky, the Kings Court is
5-star luxury squared. The lobby is all shine and sparkles,
while the rooms are spacious and well-kitted out. Standard
amenities include air conditioning, LCD TV, free Wi-Fi and a
tea and coffee set-up. Many rooms have bathtubs, and all
have luxury fabrics and original furnishings. There are two
restaurants; the street side mEating Point plus the tiny Taste
!t offering Scandinavian cuisine. Vodka lovers should check
out the aptly named Vodka Bar to experience a wide range of
the drink. Q135 rooms (124 doubles €130 - 235, 11 suites
€190 - 424). PJHAFKW hhhhh
Le Palais J-6, Praha 2, U Zvonařky 1, MI.P. Pavlova, tel.
(+420) 234 63 41 11, fax (+420) 234 63 46 35, info@
palaishotel.cz, www.palaishotel.cz. Modern elegance
personified in this renovated Belle Epoch building in leafy
Vinohrady with fabulous views over Nusle. Rooms are luxurious
with all mod cons plus DVD players, but two suites even
have their own fireplaces. Classically stylish and so lavish you
won’t want to leave. Q90 rooms (30 singles €220 - 295, 60
doubles €225 - 305). PHAR6UIFGBKD
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Pachtův Palace C-3, Praha 1, Karolíny Světlé 34,
MStaroměstská, tel. (+420) 234 70 51 11, fax (+420)
234 70 51 12, reservation@pachtuvpalace.com, www.
pachtuvpalace.com. Sheer luxurious opulence in this beautiful
Baroque building on the river with views of Charles Bridge
and the castle. Sumptuous suites and apartments are appropriately
fit for a king in this Baroque mansion. Four-poster
beds, vaulted and frescoed ceilings and sculptures combine
with modern amenities and superb service in making Pachtův
one of the best accommodations in Prague. Q50 rooms (50
apartments €195 - 725). PW hhhhh
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A delicately reconstructed
14th century house,
tucked into the very heart
of historic Prague.
Týnská 1, Prague 1
tel. (+420) 222 32 15 21
slon@hotelcernyslon.cz
www.hotelcernyslon.cz.
Paris I-3, Praha 1, U Obecního domu 1, MNám. Republiky,
tel. (+420) 222 19 51 95, fax (+420) 224 22 54 75,
booking@hotel-paris.cz, www.hotel-paris.cz. Everything
is Art Nouveau in this building, from its intricate façade to the
lamps and other furnishings in its café and restaurant. Even
the brass door handles on the antique lifts are decorated
in this beautiful style. Take the stairs and be rewarded with
stained glass windows and red carpets rolled out for each
guest in the hallways. Don’t forget to check out this hotel
restaurant. A bit more ispired than most, there is also live
music Thursdays & Fridays. Q86 rooms (70 doubles €160 -
360, 3 apartments €500 - 3700, 13 junior suites €280 - 520).
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Prague Marriott I-3, Praha 1, V Celnici 8, MNám.
Republiky, tel. (+420) 222 88 88 88, fax (+420) 222
88 88 89, prague.marriott@marriotthotels.com, www.
marriottprague.com. Bigger really is better; plus you’ve
got an excellent location to boot. Every amenity imaginable
and size, lots of it. Higher priced suites have two levels. The
rooms have recently been renovated for an extra pop of
luxury and comfort. If you are shelling out for a suite or better,
then breakfast in the Executive Lounge is included. Q293
rooms (258 doubles €149 - 315, 33 suites €359 - 495).
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President H-2, Praha 1, nám. Curieových 100,
MStaroměstská, tel. (+420) 234 61 41 11, fax
(+420) 234 61 41 10, reservations@hotelpresident.
cz, www.hotelpresident.cz. A range of top-class suites,
an executive floor, a casino and a fitness room and spa,
have earned the President five star status (though even their
large standard rooms have a sofa). Photographs throughout
the hotel complement the elegant décor of pale yellows
and blue glass. All staff seem genuinely pleased to be here
and smile broadly. Q130 rooms (7 singles €165 - 225, 65
doubles €145 - 225, 22 triples €145 - 225, 32 junior suites
€195 - 255, 3 senior suites €295 - 355, 1 presidential suite
€800 - 1100). Executive floor add €50 on all types of rooms.
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