PRAGUE - Fringe

20 WHERE TO STAY
Prague has a long tradition of hospitality having hosted
generations of travellers, thinkers and invading armies.
All prices include VAT and breakfast unless mentioned
otherwise.
Cream of the crop
Alchymist Grand Hotel & Spa A-2, Praha 1, Tržiště
19, MStaromětská, tel. 257 28 60 11, fax 257 28 60
17, reservations@alchymisthotel.com, www.alchymisthotel.com.
Incorporated in four Baroque and Renaissance
buildings, the Alchymist treads a fine line between opulence
and OTT but with sublime refinements in service and with a
Balinese spa beautifully nestled in the 16th century cellars,
opulence wins out.Q46 rooms (26 doubles N300 - 335, 13
suites N600 - 1800, 7 junior suites N375 - 415). ACDE
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Corinthia Towers Praha 4, Kongresová 1, MVyšehrad,
tel. 261 19 11 11, fax 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 rooms (120 singles N260
- 300, 388 doubles N260 - 300, triples N350 - 390, 20 suites
N410 - 1570, 1 presidential suite N1570, 16 junior suites N410).
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Four Seasons D-2, Praha 1, Veleslavínova 2a,
MStaroměstská, tel. 221 42 70 00, fax 221 42 69 77,
reservations.prg@fourseasons.com, www.fourseasons.
com/prague. Just a step from Charles Bridge, the Four Seasons
affords its guests with as much class and comfort as is humanly
possible. Over a year was spent renovating the four buildings that
provide a roof over your head, which range from 500-year-old
elegance to contemporary design. Q161 rooms (singles N275
- 550, 141 doubles N295 - 570, 20 apartments N695 - 3900).
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Grand Hotel Bohemia F-3, Praha 1, Králodvorská 4,
MNám. Republiky, tel. 234 60 81 11, fax 222 32 95 45,
office@grandhotelbohemia.cz, www.grandhotelbohemia.
cz. An Austrian-run hotel with attractive Art Nouveau rooms
and staff who are renowned for their efficiency. The hotel has
a café and laundry service. Q78 rooms (10 singles N175
- 240, 65 doubles N210 - 280, 3 junior suites N310 - 540).
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Hilton Prague J-2, Praha 8, Pobřežní 1, MFlorenc,
tel. 224 84 11 11, fax 224 84 23 78, sales.prague@
hilton.com, www.prague.hilton.com. Easily recognisable
as the glass box on the Vltava, Hilton Prague has all the
facilities expected in this international brand. 24 hour bars,
restaurants and services and a casino. Q788 rooms (20
singles N150 - 280, 646 doubles N150 - 280, 91 triples N166
- 296, 19 suites N308 - 438, 3 apartments N686 - 816, 8
junior suites N266 - 396, 1 presidential suite N956 - 1089).
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InterContinental Praha E-1, Praha 1, Nám. Curieových
43/5, MStaroměstská, tel. 296 63 11 11, fax 224 81
12 16, prague@interconti.com, www.prague.interconti.
com. The friendliest front desk and most helpful concierge in
all of Prague might be your first contact with this big, international
hotel that has been looking after high flyers since before
the fall of communism. All the facilities you would expect,
including a superb fitness centre. Q372 rooms (155 singles
N149 - 270, 128 doubles N149 - 290, 24 suites N349 - 490,
2 apartments N1830 - 4200, 63 junior suites N199 - 340).
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Prague In Your Pocket
Symbol key
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
Josef F-2, Praha 1, Rybná 20, MNám. Republiky, tel.
221 70 01 11, fax 221 70 09 99, reservation@hoteljosef.
com, www.hoteljosef.com. Should you want your hotel
room to be bare and stuffed with style and edges that might
slice your fingers, then come here and impress whoever you
want with your taste for all things modern and minimal. A
delightful contrast is provided by the serene garden around
which the whole place revolves. Q110 rooms (8 singles
N149 - 253, 102 doubles N173 - 296). ABFGH
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Mandarin Oriental B-3, Praha 1, Nebovidská 459/1,
MMalostranská, tel. 233 08 88 88, fax 233 08 86
68, moprg-reservations@mohg.com, www.mandarinoriental.com.
Rooms have at least two LCD TVs, bath
and shower, robes and slippers and DVD player in addition
to regular room amenities. Design, dining (a la carte Asian,
Indian, Mediterranean) and service are immaculate, while
reconstruction of the church and monastery have left
enough to retain character. And the spa is superb. Q99
rooms (2 singles N269 - 669, 75 doubles N269 - 669, 18
suites N879 - 4000, 4 junior suites N769 - 850). ABF
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Marriott I-3, Praha 1, V Celnici 8, MNám. Republiky,
tel. 222 88 88 88, fax 222 88 88 89, prague.marriott@
marriott.cz, www.marriott.com. Bigger really is better.
Every amenity imaginable and size, lots of it. Higher priced
suites have two levels. If you are shelling out for a suite or better,
then breakfast is included. Q293 rooms (258 doubles
N149 - 315, 33 suites N359 - 495, 2 apartments N1300).
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Palace Praha F-4, Praha 1, Panská 12, MMůstek, tel.
224 09 31 11, fax 224 22 12 40, info@palacehotel.cz,
www.palacehotel.cz. A beautiful Viennese Art Nouveau
building houses this hotel, which has been providing superior
service to wealthier visitors to Prague since 1906. Its
elegance may be a draw, but its real selling point should be
the friendly staff. Q124 rooms (114 doubles N160 - 336, 3
apartments N770 - 1140, 7 junior suites N430). ADGH
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Paris I-3, Praha 1, U Obecního domu 1, MNám. Republiky,
tel. 222 19 51 95, fax 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. Q86 rooms (70 doubles N160 - 360,
3 apartments N500 - 3700, 13 junior suites N280 - 520).
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President H-2, Praha 1, nám. Curieových 100,
MStaroměstská, tel. 234 61 41 00, fax 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. Luxurious mod cons abound. All staff seem
genuinely pleased to be here. Q130 rooms (7 singles
N165 - 225, 65 doubles N145 - 225, 22 triples N145 - 225,
32 junior suites N195 - 255, 3 senior suites N295 - 355, 1
presidential suite N800 - 1100). Executive floor add €50
on all types of rooms. ADFHKLOPRTU
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Radisson SAS Alcron I-5, Praha 1, Štěpánská 40,
MMuzeum, tel. 222 82 00 00, fax 222 82 01 00, sales.
prague@radissonsas.com, www.radissonsas.com. Built
in 1930 and restored to its former glory in 1999, this place
has picked up a heap of design awards. Guests can expect
rooms that have the warmth and grace of state rooms on a
luxury liner. The higher the floor, the more stunning your view
of Prague. Extras include a 24-hour limousine service. Prices
do not include VAT. Q211 rooms (12 singles N169 - 229,
180 doubles N169 - 229, 5 suites N309 - 359, 1 apartment
N900 - 1300, 13 junior suites N269 - 309). ABDFGH
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Renaissance I-3, Praha 1, V Celnici 7, MNám. Republiky,
tel. 221 82 21 00, fax 221 82 22 00, renaissance.
prague@renaissance.cz, www.renaissancehotels.com.
Pay more to stay at the top-floor VIP lounge, where, with the
abounding irony of this cruel world, everything is free. Price
does not include breakfast. Q310 rooms (299 doubles
N140 - 250, 10 suites N399 - 459, 1 apartment N950).
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The Golden Gate Hotel & Suites H-5, Praha 1, Žitná
8, tel. 225 99 99 99, fax 225 99 99 98, reception@goldengate.cz,
www.goldengate.cz. Modern luxury in premium,
deluxe (some of these have no windows) and studio suites
in this reconstructed building. Amenities are the same for
all rooms; king beds, robes, TV & DVD, kitchenette, minibar,
safe, hair dryer, etc. while some suites have dining tables
(furniture is black lacquer on the whole) and microwaves and
those on the top floor are duplex. A lovely café downstairs
provides breakfast and room service. Fitness centre is next
door. Q76 rooms (76 suites N365 - 545). PHARF
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Upmarket
Élite
H-5, Praha 1, Ostrovní 32, MNárodní třída, tel. 224 93
22 50, fax 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 N112 - 176,
67 doubles N125 - 199, 1 triple N169 - 267, 1 junior suite N147
- 216). ABGKLPRU hhhh
Černý slon F-2, Praha 1, Týnská 1, MNám. Republiky,
tel. 222 32 15 21, fax 222 31 03 51, slon@hotelcernyslon.cz,
www.hotelcernyslon.cz. This elegant hotel rolls out
the red carpet for all of its guests. Rooms, decorated with
antique furniture, are spacious and some include an amazing
view of the surrounding medieval centre. The wine cellar
is also worth a peek. Q16 rooms (2 singles N73 - 113, 10
doubles N117 - 190, 4 triples N153 - 223). AKLPR
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WHERE TO STAY
Adria E-4, Praha 1, Václavské nám. 26, MMůstek, tel.
221 08 11 11, fax 221 08 13 00, accom@adria.cz, www.
adria.cz. Look for the most beautiful 18th century building on
Václavské náměstí. This is one of the most historic hotels in
Prague, and after a thorough refit it is also one of the most
modern. If the luxury rooms were not reason enough to stay
there, then the fabulous Triton restaurant should be. Q88
rooms (8 singles N106 - 135, 71 doubles N127 - 235, 5
suites N160 - 285, 4 junior suites N139 - 255). ABGH
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Ametyst
J-6, Praha 2, Jana Masaryka 11, MNám. Míru, tel. 222
92 19 21, fax 222 92 19 99, mailbox@hotelametyst.cz,
www.hotelametyst.cz. Nicknamed The Gallery, it has over
450 paintings by Russian and Romanian artists on display,
and a reputation as one of the more efficient hotels in Prague.
Tucked away in a quiet section of Vinohrady but close to food
and transport hubs and now with Wi-Fi throughout, this is
a good low-key option. Q84 rooms (8 singles N85 - 155,
69 doubles N105 - 215, 7 triples N130 - 265). ADGH
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Andel’s Praha 5, Stroupežnického 21, MAnděl, tel.
296 88 96 88, fax 296 88 99 99, info@andelshotel.com,
www.andelshotel.com. Bang in the centre of the upmarket
development west of the river, and just a few tramstops from
the old town, the glittering facilities at Andel’s will blind you
with their high-technicity. Top-notch accommodation with
designer lines. Q231 rooms (singles N235 - 300, 223
doubles N255 - 325, 8 suites N320 - 380). ADFGH
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angelo Hotel
Praha 5, Radlická 1g/3216, MAnděl, tel. 234 80 11
11, fax 234 80 99 99, info@angelohotel.com, www.
angelohotel.com. Brightly coloured design and black and
white photos abound in this buzzing hotel in the happening
area around Anděl. Rooms and even suites are on the small
side, but beds are King and all suites have a terrace. The hotel
is designed for the businessman, but robes, TV & DVD afford
pleasure-seekers some comfort too. The safe is notebooksized
and has an interior plug for safe recharging. The lower
price for a double room is single occupancy. Q168 rooms
(163 doubles N140 - 255, 2 suites N200 - 300, 3 junior suite
N180 - 280). PHARUFLGBKD hhhh
April - May 2007
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