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WHERE TO STAY
Maria Prag I-4, Praha 1, Opletalova 21, MMuzeum, tel.
222 21 12 29/222 24 02 29, maria.prag@falkensteiner.
com, www.falkensteiner.com. From a rather chilly greeting
at the front desk, the other staff prove as friendly as the
décor is stylishly designed. Warm rooms have minibar and
a safe in a decidedly Japanese theme, with draped cloth,
corner sofas and ingenious light fixtures. The hotel chain’s
resort theme is shown here in the prints on the wall and the
small but gorgeous wellness spa in the basement. Lovely.
Q109 rooms (singles N158 - 222, 109 doubles N168 - 232).
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Maximillian F-2, Praha 1, Haštalská 14, MNám. Republiky,
tel. 225 30 31 11, fax 225 30 31 10, reservations@
maximilianhotel.com, www.maximilianhotel.com. A
beautiful hotel has been improved upon with an aesthetically-pleasing
fusion of contemporary, art deco, light, wood,
chrome and more. Luxury (floatation tanks and Sabai Thai
massage on site) and elegance (Philippe Starck bathtubs and
the best mod cons). Simply delightful, darling. Q71 rooms
(6 singles N133 - 253, 64 doubles N148 - 296, 1 suite N298
- 398). AGHKPRUW hhhh
Metamorphis F-3, Praha 1, Malá Štupartská 5,
MMůstek, tel. 221 77 10 11, fax 221 77 10 99, hotel@
metamorphis.cz, www.metamorphis.cz. This charming
hotel is tucked away in Týnsky dvůr, one of the most picturesque
squares in the Old Town. In keeping with the locale, the
interior is just lovely: all chandeliers and antique beds in the
bedrooms. However, things get a bit garish in the restaurant
downstairs. Q24 rooms (singles N156 - 229, 19 doubles
N166 - 239, 3 suites N186 - 269, 2 apartments N186 - 269).
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Mucha J-3, Praha 8, Sokolovská 26, MFlorenc, tel.
222 31 90 47, fax 224 81 66 41, mucha@avetravel.cz,
www.avehotels.cz. From the relaxed radio-filled lobby to
the elegant antique-filled rooms, Mucha’s fabulous art deco
work is very much in evidence, while friendly staff adds to the
experience. Religious art seems to be favoured décor in some
rooms. Benefiting price-wise for its slightly out-of-the-way
location, it is still exceedingly central. Q38 rooms (3 singles
N114 - 203, 29 doubles N136 - 238, 6 triples N163 - 286, 1
quad N188 - 349). ADFHKPRU hhhh
Novotel Praha City I-6, Praha 2, Kateřinská 38, MI.P.
Pavlova, tel. 221 10 49 99, fax 221 10 48 88, h3194@
accor-hotels.com, www.accor-hotels.com. A quality
Novotel hotel in a peaceful side street, at walking distance
or a few stops by tram from the Old Town. Expect modern,
functional rooms, a bar and restaurant and good business
services. Q146 rooms (145 triples N134 - 181, 1 suite
N295). ABCDFGHKLPRTU hhhh
Prague In Your Pocket
Prague Inn E-4, Praha 1, 28. října 15, MMůstek, tel.
226 01 44 44, fax 226 01 45 55, hotel@hotelpragueinn.
cz, www.hotelpragueinn.cz. Décor in rooms has a funky
Japanese feel in a Tarantino kind of way. Low beds and tables,
smoked glass doors, clean simple interiors make a cool atmosphere.
Minibar and safe in all rooms, plus a massive labyrinth
of a bar and restaurant downstairs. Q34 rooms (singles
N110 - 210, 32 doubles N110 - 220, triples N150 - 250, 2
apartments N240 - 385). AGKLPRU hhhh
Ramada Grand Hotel Symphony I-4, Praha 1, Václavské
nám. 41, MMuzeum, tel. 221 45 41 11, fax
221 45 44 45, reception@ramadaprague.com, www.
euroagentur.cz. International-quality rooms decked out in
fresh colours in a new, modern hotel. The rooms, stacked
in six floors above a huge bookshop, face lively Václavské
náměstí or a calm courtyard. Q96 rooms (singles N150
- 240, doubles N160 - 250, 9 apartments N192 - 295, extra
bed N48 - 80). AGHKLPRU hhhh
Rezidence Lundborg C-1, Praha 1, U Lužického
semináře 3, MMalostranská, tel. 257 01 19 11, fax
257 01 19 66, rezidence@lundborg.cz, www.lundborg.
cz. It took over a year to renovate this old house to a perfect
balance between the historic, and the best of the present
day. Judith Bridge, precursor to that teenaged Charles Bridge,
makes up the floor and walls of the café. Jacuzzis and full
PC/internet packages are found in every apartment. Q13
rooms (4 suites N170 - 250, 6 apartments N220 - 750, 3 junior
suites N160 - 240). ABGHKPR hhhh
Roma B-4, Praha 1, Újezd 24, MAnděl, tel. 257 32 68
90, fax 257 32 10 95, recepe@hotelroma.cz, www.hotelroma.cz.
The tram and tourist bustle of Ujezd is left behind
immediately on entering the atrium lobby of the Roma. Deep
leather couches, subdued lighting and a shark swimming
lazily around its large tank are an appropriate introduction to
the classically minimalist rooms. Q87 rooms (74 doubles
N128 - 157, 8 suites N171 - 202, 5 junior suites N149 - 179).
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Seven Days I-5, Praha 2, Žitná 46, MI.P. Pavlova, tel.
222 92 31 11, fax 222 92 32 22, info@hotelsevendays.
cz, www.hotelsevendays.cz. Enter the opulent lobby of this
new hotel and be greeted not only by the doorman, but also
by chubby cherubs looking down on you from above. Pink
and white are popular colours here – like living in a perpetual
Valentine’s Day – but the rooms are decorated with more
conservative and elegant greens and golds. Check out the
attic fitness centre. Q50 rooms (44 doubles N125 - 225, 2
suites N285 - 405, 4 junior suites N220 - 320). ADFG
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Sieber K-5, Praha 3, Slezská 55, MNám. Míru, tel.
224 25 00 25, fax 224 25 00 27, reservations@sieber.
cz, www.sieber.cz. Business hotels often lack charm, but
Sieber defies the rules by not only offering generously sized
rooms, but also by adding those important extras like chocolates
and fresh fruit in each room. Q20 rooms (13 doubles
N99 - 165, 3 suites N139 - 189, 4 junior suites N129 - 178).
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Trinidad C-1, Praha 1, U Železné lávky 14, MMalostranská,
tel. 257 53 01 87, fax 257 53 02 10, residence@trinidad.cz,
www.trinidad.cz. Florid luxury apartments with views
of the castle or cosy rooms in this faux-antique plush place with
all the amenities you’d expect from a hotel plus a Caribbean
themed restaurant and bar. Q18 rooms (1 single N60 - 135,
10 doubles N70 - 165, triples N80 - 200, 3 suites N80 - 145, 4
apartments N100 - 270). ABGKP hhhh
U Brány A-2, Praha 1, Nerudova 21, MStaroměstská,
tel. 257 53 12 27/257 53 40 50, fax 257 53 27 67,
info@ubrany.cz, www.ubrany.cz. Sleep alongside the
president at this comfy hotel just down from the castle. The
rooms are all large, yet manage a certain degree of coziness
due to the décor’s concentration on dark woods and earth
tones. Q17 rooms (3 singles N100 - 150, 3 doubles N117
- 177, 4 triples N133 - 210, 3 quads N133 - 217, 3 suites N133
- 217, 1 apartment N200 - 283). AHKL hhhh
U Krále Karla A-2, Praha 1, Úvoz 4, MMalostranská, tel.
257 53 12 11, fax 257 53 35 91, ukrale@iol.cz, www.
romantichotels.cz. This family-run hotel in what was a Gothic
building belonging to Benedictine monks offers the modern
service you would expect, along with stunning décor. Q19
rooms (singles N127 - 220, 16 doubles N125 - 248, triples N189
- 293, 3 suites N269 - 282). AKP hhhh
U Páva C-2, Praha 1, U Lužického semináře 32,
MMalostranská, tel. 257 53 33 60, fax 257 53 09 19,
upava@romantichotels.cz, www.romantichotels.cz. The
Peacock is situated on Kampa Island and has discreet but
opulent service. All suites have a view of the castle. Q27
rooms (singles N153 - 223, 19 doubles N160 - 240, 8 suites
N250 - 273). AGHKPRU hhhh
U tří pštrosů B-2, Praha 1, Dražického nám. 12,
MMalostranská, tel. 257 53 24 10, fax 257 53 32 17,
www.upstrosu.cz. Nestled in a beautiful building under
Karlův most. In the 15th century, this was Prague’s first
coffee house and it was also one of the first hotels to really
take off after the Velvet Revolution. Gaze upon a medieval
fresco when you rest. Q18 rooms (5 singles N120 - 230,
10 doubles N155 - 265, 3 suites N195 - 305, extra bed N38).
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WHERE TO STAY
U Zlaté studně B-1, Praha 1, U Zlaté studně 166,
MMalostranská, tel. 257 01 12 13, fax 257 53 33 20,
hotel@zlatastudna.cz, www.zlatastudna.cz. Sumptuous
rooms are set in an antique house on a fairy-tale street
just below the castle. The restaurant on the top floor offers
fantastic panoramic vistas. Q20 rooms (17 doubles N162
- 237, 2 suites N232 - 330, 1 junior suite N195 - 263). AB
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Waldstein
B-1, Praha 1, Valdštejnské nám. 6, MMalostranská, tel.
257 53 39 38, fax 257 53 19 73, waldstein@avetravel.
cz, www.avehotels.cz. This charming hotel has an excellent
location for exploring the castle and Staré Město. The beautiful
rooms have antique furniture and breakfast is served in a
renaissance cellar. The hotel also has two excellent cheaper
annexes nearby. The lower prices for doubles are for single
occupancy. Q15 rooms (9 doubles N160 - 343, 6 triples
N207 - 356). A hhhh
Yasmin
F-4, Praha 1, Politických vězňů 12, MMuzeum, tel.
234 10 01 00, fax 234 10 01 01, info@hotel-yasmin.
cz, www.hotel-yasmin.cz. This fabulous designer hotel is
all very tactile, with sleek furniture, jasmine flowers etched
along floors and glass dividers, silver globes hanging from
the ceiling and odd furry and smooth triffid-like objects towering
over you. A subtle green dominates the room colour,
each has a huge mirror so you can look as good as it does,
flat screen TVs, all mod cons and rooms in the newer annex
have skylights while the suite boasts a walk-in closet. Some
rooms have no shower, tub only so check if you care. Q198
rooms (187 doubles N220 - 280, 11 suites N260 - 340).
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