ChrisJCalgaryAB
12 Jun 2024
Hotel Palác U Kočků By Adrez Living is right down in Old Town Prague, so much so that our Uber driver wasn't sure we had arrived (amidst a holiday crowd on the streets). He just pointed to his phone showing us that as far as he knew we were where we wanted to go. Luckily I saw the sign for the hotel (no marquee but I'm sure that's because there are no marquees on those narrow streets) and we got out and went into the lobby. We got sorted around right away and checked in then walked the 5 minutes to the Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square and just like that we were experiencing Prague. The rooms are clean and modern, and of a 'European' size, in other words not huge but with all the amenities you could need. The hotel shares the main floor with a restaurant/bar so if you are looking for a quiet retreat this might not be the place for you but after hours it's fine and as quiet as rooms in the centre of a major city are going to get. The hotel is an easy walk to everywhere downtown, the Charles Bridge is about 10 minutes, Wenceslas Square is about 20 minutes and of course the Old Town Square is right there. Walk across the Charles Bridge and you can ascend to Prague Caste (beware the name, it is a 'complex' not an actual castle per se). That walk is about an hour and uphill but great. The breakfast (included) was wonderful, everything you could want and you could sit outside and watch the passersby while you had your meal or just sipped a coffee. Caveat: There are two sides to the hotel and only one side has an elevator, the other does not. Considering there are 4 stories above the main floor this is worth noting and, if possible, requesting in advance. The front desk was very helpful and always manned. Someone always spoke enough English to get us through. A last word, this hotel was exactly what we wanted, comfortable and situated in Old Town, allowing us to truly experience this amazing city. I would call it a 'boutique' hotel and therefore not for the 'middle of the road' North American traveller but if you really want to experience Prague I recommend it highly.
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