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WHERE TO STAY
Apostolic Residence
E-3, Praha 1, Staroměstské nám. 25, MStaroměstská,
tel. 221 63 22 22, fax 221 63 22 04, apostolic@pragueresidence.cz,
www.prague-residence.cz. You can’t get any
closer to the Old Town with these rooms and apartments,
right opposite the astronomical clock. Fabulous views beckon
if you tire of your gorgeous, antique-filled room. Q14 rooms
(13 doubles N153 - 320, 1 apartment N213 - 428). AB
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Arcotel Teatrino K-4, Praha 3, Bořivojova 53, MJiřího
z Poděbrad, tel. 221 42 21 11, fax 221 42 22 22,
teatrino@arcotel.at, www.arcotel.at. This building was
a theatre before becoming a hotel but then falling into disrepair.
Reconstructed in 2000, the restaurant retains all the
original features, including a full size stage and balcony boxes.
Q73 rooms (21 singles N88 - 140, 52 doubles N107 - 183).
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Astoria F-2, Praha 1, Rybná 10, MNám. Republiky,
tel. 221 77 57 11, fax 221 77 57 12, info@hotelastoria.cz,
www.hotelastoria.cz. Astoria occupies a
modern building on some prime real estate in Prague
Old Town. Rooms are on the small side, but comfortable
with bright blue interiors, modern wood furnishings and
great views. Top-floor VIP rooms offer more amenities
and enormous balconies. Q74 rooms (singles N99 -
220, 74 doubles N99 - 240). AGHKLPRTU
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Barceló Praha
Praha 4, Na Strži 32, MPankrác, tel. 296 77 21 11, fax
241 44 10 23, hotel@barcelo.cz, www.barcelo.com.
An excellent Spanish-owned hotel, this place has extremely
friendly staff and small yet comfy rooms with minibar and
telephone plus free parking in the garage. Q213 rooms
(singles N130 - 150, 198 doubles N150 - 170, 15 suites N170
- 240). AHKLPU hhhh
Biskupský dům B-2, Praha 1, Dražického nám. 6,
MMalostranská, tel. 257 53 23 20, fax 257 53 18 40,
biskup@ok.cz, www.starshotelsprague.com. Right at
the Malá Strana end of Charles Bridge is this delightful 12th
century Bishop’s House Hotel, comprised of two buildings in
a quiet square. Rooms are elegant and full of antiques, as is
only fitting, and the top floors have the characteristic sloping
ceilings and beautiful views over the city. Q45 rooms (1
single N116 - 210, 44 doubles N150 - 230). ABKLU
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BW Hotel Kampa B-4, Praha 1, Všehrdova 16,
MMalostranská, tel. 257 40 44 44, fax 257 40 43
33, fom@hotelkampa.cz, www.euroagentur.cz. In the
heart of the cobbled beauty of Malá Strana, the halls and
restaurant are a riot of colour and gallery for suits of armour
and alarming swords. Thankfully the rooms are a little cooler
in design. Q84 rooms (singles N118 - 200, doubles N150
- 240, triples N185 - 250, extra bed N48 - 74). ABGH
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BW Meteor Plaza I-3, Praha 1, Hybernská 6, MNám.
Republiky, tel. 224 19 25 59, fax 224 22 06 81, reservation@hotel-meteor.cz,
www.hotel-meteor.cz. Within
shouting distance of the Powder Tower, this Best Western
hotel is full of charm, but then again, there has been an inn
here since 1307. In the 18th century, the man later to become
Emperor Josef II wouldn’t lay his head down anywhere else.
Q88 rooms (15 singles N109 - 173, 56 doubles N125 - 190,
10 triples N166 - 239, 6 suites N141 - 217). ADFGH
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Prague In Your Pocket
Carlton Praha 3, Táboritská 18, MJiřího z Poděbrad, tel.
222 71 11 77, fax 222 71 11 99, carlton@europehotels.
cz, www.hotelcarlton.cz. Dark wood and deep green soft
furnishings give a sophisticated air to the rooms. Bathrooms
are luxurious, while the top floor rooms have vaulted, slanted
ceilings and suites often go for the same price as a double. A
little way out of town, the Carlton has good tram links. Q49
rooms (3 singles N73 - 133, 40 doubles N97 - 180, 6 triples
N120 - 223). AGHKLPRU hhhh
Casa Marcello F-1, Praha 1, Řásnovka 3, MNám. Republiky,
tel. 222 31 12 30, fax 222 31 33 23, booking@
casa-marcello.cz, www.casa-marcello.cz. This beautiful
hotel alongside St. Agnes convent is a bit hard to find but
well worth it, if only to have stayed on ‘Eyelashes Street.’ A
good option for those who don’t want to stay where any old
riffraff can just saunter in as they’re passing. Q32 rooms (20
doubles N140 - 270, 6 apartments N250 - 390, 6 junior suites
N190 - 330). ABDFGHKLPRT hhhh
Clementin D-3, Praha 1, Seminářská 4, MStaroměstská,
tel. 222 22 17 98, fax 222 22 17 68, hotel@clementin.
cz, www.clementin.cz. A small, popular and cosy hotel
high up near the castle, where the beautifully decorated
ceilings are as impressive as the modern features. Antiques,
wood and beautiful views mark the rooms, and their cellar
restaurant serves up good Czech and international dishes.
Q9 rooms (3 singles N100 - 155, 4 doubles N117 - 192, 2
triples N140 - 240). AGKP hhhh
Corinthia Panorama Praha 4, Milevská 7, MPankrác,
tel. 261 16 11 11/261 16 60 61, fax 261 21 72 11,
panorama@corinthia.cz, www.corinthia.cz. The second,
albeit less exclusive Corinthia hotel in Prague still has excellent
services and facilities in rooms and restaurants. The
pool provides panoramic views of the city as one swims or
lounges. Q450 rooms (118 singles N205 - 225, 321 doubles
N205 - 225, triples N275 - 295, 1 presidential suite N1340,
10 junior suites N410). ABCDFGHKLPRTU
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Courtyard Marriott Flora Praha 3, Lucemburská 46,
MFlora, tel. 236 08 80 88, fax 236 08 80 89, www.marriott.com.
Billed as hotels designed by business travellers,
every room has a dataport and TV internet (both charged
for standard rooms) and are spacious with desk, ergonomic
chair and a sofa(bed). King size and very comfortable beds
dominate rooms, haveice buckets, fridge for you to fill, hairdryer,
coffee/tea facilities plus iron in every room and robe
and slippers in superior rooms make the Courtyard a place to
stay.Q161 rooms (81 singles N105 - 135, 64 doubles N135
- 175, 13 triples N140 - 200, 1 suite N195 - 245). Breakfast
€9-16. AFGHIKLPR6UW hhhh
Crowne Plaza Praha 6, Koulova 15, MDejvická, tel.
296 53 71 11, fax 296 53 75 35, hotel@crowneplaza.
cz, www.crowneplaza.cz. Prior to its occupation by hoteliers,
this building was HQ of the Czechoslovak military. Built
in Stalinist Baroque style, it has friezes glorifying peasant
labour. Inside, rooms are comfortable and spacious, if a little
lacking in spirit. Rooms at the back overlook a large garden.
Q254 rooms (11 singles N330, 221 doubles N340, 12 suites
N370 - 380, 4 apartments N, 6 junior suites N435 - 445).
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Domus Henrici Praha 1, Loretánská 11, MMalostranská,
tel. 220 51 13 69, fax 220 51 15 02, henrici@
hidden-places.com, www.hidden-places.com. Literally on
the castle doorstep, this stunning hotel has equally breathtaking
views. All the interior furniture and décor is sleek and
the manager seeks guest happiness. Discreet movie stars
are known to have discovered this gem. Q8 rooms (singles
N105 - 205, 4 doubles N120 - 240, 3 triples N160 - 280, 1
quad N240 - 320). ABGHK hhhh
Grand Hotel Praha E-3, Praha 1, Staroměstské nám.
22, MStaroměstská, tel. 221 63 25 56, fax 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 N128 - 213, 18 doubles N153 - 320, 1
apartment N356 - 463). ADKP6 hhhh
Chateau St. Havel Praha 4, V podzámčí 1, tel. 241 44
57 17, fax 241 44 57 21, info@chateauhotel.cz, www.
chateauhotel.cz. The fabulous neo-Gothic Krč castle, south
of Prague’s centre, houses this exclusive hotel. Originally
a 13th century fortress, the building was remodelled into
its current romantic form in the 1840s, and it still has an
extensive English garden. From the elegant lobby with its
cassette ceiling and the minimalist restaurant in the chapel
to the regally-styled rooms, this place is certainly for for
a king. Q34 rooms (34 doubles N79 - 149). AGH
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Jalta Praha F-4, Praha 1, Václavské nám. 45,
MMuzeum, tel. 222 82 21 11, fax 222 82 28 33, booking@hoteljalta.com,
www.jalta.cz. The reception area,
and especially the bathrooms, perpetuate a classy, retro
feel. Fusion Asian cuisine is served in the HOT restaurant
makes an interesting but not necessarily awkward contrast
with the classic lines of the surroundings. Q94 rooms (89
doubles N160 - 240, 5 suites N220 - 290). ABGH
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La Boutique G-6, Praha 5, Staropramenná 3, MAnděl,
tel. 257 32 45 71, fax 257 32 34 04, bookings@laboutique.cz,
www.laboutique.cz. The elegant rooms are
luxuriously furnished with comfy beds, stylish carpets and oak
furniture, with bathrooms equally sumptuous – think subtly
gold walls, excellent showers and oak around the sinks. La
Boutique is just across the river by tram or metro from the
old town, in the upcoming Anděl district. Q39 rooms (22
doubles N50 - 150, 8 apartments N40 - 140, 9 junior suite
N60 - 180). AGKPW hhhh
Liberty E-4, Praha 1, 28. října 11, MMůstek, tel.
224 23 95 98, fax 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 single N140 - 180,
19 doubles N150 - 210, 9 triples N200 - 265, 3 suites N270
- 310). ABDFGKLPRU hhhh
Mövenpick Praha 5, Mozartova 261/1, MAnděl, tel.
257 15 11 11, fax 257 15 31 31, hotel.prague@moevenpick.com,
www.movenpick-prague.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. Q502 rooms (436
doubles N205 - 225, 38 triples N263, 22 suites N350 - 370, 6
junior suites N350 - 370). ABDFGHKLPRTU
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WHERE TO STAY
April - May 2007
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