PRAGUE - KISADO

18 WHERE TO STAY
Airport Hotels
Courtyard Marriott Prague Airport Praha 6,
Aviatická 1092/8, tel. (+420) 236 07 71 40, fax
(+420) 236 07 70 78, www.marriott.com/prgpa.
Security dictates no open windows so it’s all sealed
but it’s all glass walls with magnificent views and Zen
garden by the fitness centre with jasmine, lemon, orange
and olive trees. The comfy library, lobby and business
area (with to pay Wi-Fi) and Italian restaurant with open
kitchen and as-required bar are all open to the public and
connected to the airport via a covered walkway. Rooms
are of the high Marriott standard with plasma TVs with
keyboard, to pay internet, an ice machine on each floor
and a fridge for you to stock. A welcome change to the
airport’s services. Q235 rooms (132 singles €85 - 125,
98 doubles €85 - 125, 5 suites €175 - 195). PTHA
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Ramada Airport Hotel Prague Praha 6, K Letiště
25a, tel. (+420) 220 11 12 50, fax (+420) 220
11 12 56, reception@ramada-airportprague.com,
www.ramadainternational.com. The oldest and least
appealing of the airport hotels and less inclined for the
international traveller - it is adjacent to the domestic
terminal and has no link other than overpriced taxi to the
international (north) terminal. Rooms have safe, minibar,
hair dryer etc. but are basic and with showers only while
apartments comprise a room with small sofa bed and
bathtub. Internet is not free but they have TV keyboards.
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Liberty E-4, Praha 1, 28. října 11, MMůstek, tel. (+420)
224 23 95 98, fax (+420) 224 23 76 94, info@hotelliberty.cz,
www.hotelliberty.cz. The Liberty is a lovely,
understated hotel with elegant furniture and textiles, plus all
mod cons for today’s travellers. Some suites are split-level
and views of the castle can be had. Q32 rooms (1 singles
€140 - 180, 19 doubles €150 - 210, 9 triples €200 - 265,
3 suites €270 - 310, 6 €). PARUFLGBKD
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Élite H-5, Praha 1, Ostrovní 32, MNárodní třída,
tel. (+420) 224 93 22 50, fax (+420) 224 93
07 87, sales@hotelelite.cz, www.hotelelite.cz.
With a history that dates back to the 14th century,
the Élite, a member of the Small Charming group, is
another gem. Totally refurbished in 2000, rooms are
suitably grand, spacious and historic, with wonderful
high ceilings, and lovely antique furniture. Q79 rooms
(10 singles €112 - 176, 67 doubles €125 - 199, 1
triples €169 - 267, 1 junior suite €147 - 216). PA
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Modrá Růže E-3, Praha 1, Rytířská 16, MMůstek,
tel. (+420) 224 40 41 00, fax (+420) 224 22 61 06,
hotel@hotelmodraruze.cz, www.hotelmodraruze.
cz. The hotel is five labyrinthine floors of spacious and
stylish halls of rose emblem carpet or new parquet.
Rooms are similarly spacious and comfortable with
minibar and Wi-Fi. Luxury rooms are bigger and supply
fluffy robes, while the Presidential suit is massive with
2 plasma screens and a jacuzzi. Nice views, though
maybe a little noisy at the front. Q44 rooms (5 singles
€115 - 250, 26 doubles €135 - 280, 12 delux doubles
€230 - 320, 1 presidential suite €518 - 725). AB
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Mövenpick Praha 5, Mozartova 261/1, MAnděl,
tel. (+420) 257 15 11 11, fax (+420) 257 15 31 31,
hotel.prague@moevenpick.com, www.movenpickprague.com.
The hotel’s rooms are spacious and are
decorated in a modern style. Take the funicular up the hill
to the restaurant and function rooms with outstanding
views of the city. Q442 rooms (4 singles €, 410 doubles
€, 7 suites €, 15 junior suites €). PTHARUFL
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Neruda Praha 1, Nerudova 44, MMalostranská, tel.
257 53 55 57, fax 257 53 14 92, info@hotelneruda.cz,
www.hotelneruda.cz. One of Prague’s first design hotels.
The 700 year old building nestled beneath the bulwarks of
the castle hold clean design, fully equipped modern rooms
with complimentary cake made in their divine café from a
100 year-old recipe. The oasis of a roof top terrace is open
to non-guests too. Q42 rooms (42 doubles 125BGN).
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Mid-Range
Ankora I6, Praha 2, Kateřinská 42, MIP Pavlova,
tel. (+420) 224 24 28 63, fax (+420) 222 24 07 17,
hotel@hotelankora.cz, www.hotelankora.cz. Modern,
but with Art Deco touches mean you can have all your mod
cons with a bit of Prague at the Ankora. This 8 level building
boasts fabulous views from the top two floors; but all the
rooms have anti-allergen mattresses and linens; mini-bar;
satellite TV and a high-speed internet connection. It’s
an easy walk to Wenceslas Square and you’ve got lots of
tram and metro options practically outside your front door.
Q40 rooms (singles 75 - 115BGN, doubles 96 - 138BGN).
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Anna J-5, Praha 2, Budečská 17, MNám. Míru, tel.
(+420) 222 51 31 11, fax (+420) 222 51 51 58,
reception@hotelanna.cz, www.hotelanna.cz. Part of
the Small Charming group, and the Anna is just that. A real
gem, with first class services and a homely atmosphere
that caters to a thoughtful clientele looking for something
a little special. Q24 rooms (8 singles €63 - 77, 10 doubles
€83 - 103, 4 triples €110 - 130, 2 suites €120 - 140).
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Atlantic I-3, Praha 1, Na Poříčí 9, MNám. Republiky, tel.
(+420) 224 81 10 84, fax (+420) 224 81 23 78, info@
hotel-atlantic.cz, www.hotel-atlantic.cz. This hotel is on
the site of a roadside inn in the 17th century. The Atlantic
remains on a busy road today but with renovated interiors
which are now sleek, chic and classy, conference facilities and
Fiesta, their self service restaurant, this is excellent value for
being so close to the Old Town. Q88 rooms (9 singles €73
- 110, 52 doubles €97 - 129, 25 triples €112 - 158, 2 quads
€141 - 187). HARULGK hhh
Best Western Hotel Páv H-5, Praha 1, Křemencova
13, MKarlovo náměstí, tel. (+420) 221 50 21 11,
fax (+420) 221 50 22 23, reception@hotel-pav.cz,
www.hotel-pav.cz. Prague is blessed with another Small
Charming Hotel, this time in the New Town, where three
buildings have been merged and beautifully reconstructed
to incorporate classical elements with modern lines. And
it is very minimalist: no prints on the walls and muted
wood and beige interior. All rooms have twin beds, a
safe, minibar, desk, TV and free Wi-Fi. Pets are welcome
and the lower double price is for single occupancy. Q81
rooms (66 doubles €79 - 129, 15 triples €118 - 158).
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Prague In Your Pocket prague.inyourpocket.com
Christie H4, Praha 1, Vladislavova 20, MNárodní třída,
tel. (+420) 246 09 17 00, fax (+420) 246 09 18 00,
reservation@hotelchristie.cz, www.hotelchristie.cz. Nice
sized hotel in a good location; perfect if you can’t decide which
area of town to choose. With a 15 minute walk, or less, you
can hit nearly all the big sights. Newly renovated, the rooms
are stylish and well-stocked. Free Wi-Fi is available in room
and common areas. Q Single: 88EUR; Double: 114 EUR.
Includes buffet breakfast and VAT. JHA6UGKX
Claris J-4, Praha 2, Slezská 26, MNám. Míru, tel. (+420)
242 44 61 11, fax (+420) 242 44 61 12, reception@
hotel-claris.cz, www.hotel-claris.cz. Set in the coveted
Vinohrady district, Claris offers two floors of light, spacious
and affordable rooms. It’s just minutes away from the nám.
Miru trams and metro station, or a 15-minute stroll into the
centre, but you’ll also find many good restaurant options in the
immediate neighbourhood. Q24 rooms (2 singles €66 - 79,
22 doubles €86 - 106). PARLGK hhh
Evropa F-4, Praha 1, Václavské nám. 25, MMůstek, tel.
(+420) 224 22 81 17, fax (+420) 224 22 45 44, info@
evropahotel.cz, www.evropahotel.cz. Amazing... from the
outside. The 1905 Art Nouveau façade is the most beautiful
on Václavské náměstí, and the café is lovely. However, the
rooms (including the faux Louis 16th suites) are distinctively
scruffy-looking, some downright shabby furniture and creaky
floors. The cheaper rooms share facilities in the corridor. Q85
rooms (13 singles €57 - 107, 41 doubles €92 - 142, 26 triples
€110 - 178, 5 quads €). AKL hh
Hotel Anděl Praha 5, Radlická 40/857, MAnděl,
tel. (+420) 251 17 13 10, fax (+420) 251 17 13
90, info@hotelandel.com, www.hotelandel.cz. A
homely, quiet hotel by the railway station and opposite
Hotel Anna
Budečská 17, Praha 2
tel. +420 222 513 111
www.hotelanna.cz
Hotel Élite
Ostrovní 32, Praha 1
tel. +420 224 932 250
www.hotelelite.cz
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Best Western Hotel Meteor Plaza
Hybernská 6, Praha 1
tel. +420 224 192 111
www.hotel-meteor.cz
Hotel Atlantic
Na Poříčí 9, Praha 1
tel. +420 224 811 084
www.hotel-atlantic.cz
WHERE TO STAY
the Staropramen brewery. Fear not, double glazing keeps
the noise out of the sunny, well appointed rooms although
you should take a rear courtyard facing room if you are
a light sleeper. Minibar, hair dryer etc. are standard in
their not-so-standard rooms – this is a converted 1898
residential building so all rooms are unique; the owner
is an architect. Staff are friendly and multilingual. Q31
rooms (31 singles 2000 - 3450Kč, 31 doubles 2700 -
4350Kč, 31 triples 3000 - 4950Kč, extra bed 300Kč).
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Hotel Hastal Prague Old Town F-2, Praha 1,
Haštalská 16, tel. (+420) 222 31 43 35, fax (+420)
222 31 43 36, info@hastal.com, www.hastal.com.
This lovely family-run hotel will be pleased to welcome lovers
and families, offering great affordable accommodations
in central Prague. The beautiful atmosphere created by
the interior decors may suggest a great place to stay for
a romantic break, and a number of services and facilities
will make this hotel the ideal place for meeting or private
events. The hotel restaurant will offer a you a cosy spot,
and in summer, a beautiful terrace will be available for your
fine dining. The property also features a meeting room
with audiovisual equipment, and wireless Internet access
is available throughout the building.
Hotel facilities also include shops, safe at the reception,
laundry service, baby sitting service upon request, TV
room and bar. The multilingual staff, providing tourist
information and city maps, will be at your disposal around
the clock to make your stay in Prague an unforgettable
experience.
The building is wheelchair accessible and entirely airconditioned.
The Hastal Prague Old Town Hotel is pet friendly.
Q31 rooms (2 singles €75 - 102, 29 doubles €92 - 154).
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Sovereign Hotel
Politických Vězňů 16, Praha 1
tel. +420 242 454 545
www.hotel-sovereign.cz
Best Western Hotel Páv
Křemencova 13, Praha 1
tel. +420 221 502 111
www.hotel-pav.cz
Location Character Hospitality Catering Calm Charm
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