Prague Hotels
Here we have a few options, depending on how much we want to pay, whether we want breakfast in the morning and how convivial we all feel.
Andel's Hotel - Posh Hotel
Firstly we have a 4* Hotel, Andel's Hotel http://www.andelshotel.com/content/en/1.php
This is the posh option.
Says it is near the historical centre of Prague, but seeing as the city seems to be the size of a bath towel I think we'll be okay.
Breakfast is included - dunno what that entails but sounds fun.
Has wireless internet access but I think you have to pay for it. But might be useful.
From http://www.laterooms.com/ - it is €220 per room for two nights, which is £75 each (working on the assumption that we want four rooms, doubles for Lee & Peter, Abi and Neil, and a twin and a single for whatever combination of Caroline, Marc and Matt.) The single room is charged at the same rate as a double in this hotel for some unknown reason.
Jep-Apart Hotel - Not-so-posh Hotel
Another choice is a 3* Hotel, called Jep-Apart Hotel
Is quite cheap at only £40 each and you can get brekkie in the hotel for an extra £5. They don't seem to do twin or single rooms, so I am working on the assumption that Marc, Matt and Caroline would like a room of their own.
Another good thing about this place is that they give you Free Czech Lager on arrival as a welcome. How lovely,
Jancek Palace - Apartment
Then we have the option of an Apartment that sleeps all of us in various hideous combinations. The ominously titled Jancek Palace has apartments that we can all squeeze into - for an apartment for 8 people, it is only €318, which is only £32 per person.
Has a fully-fitted kitchen and two bathrooms with bath and shower.
Has one double bed, a fold out sofa and 5 single beds so sounds good. Abi and Neil call the double bed!
Hotel Vodickova - 2 or more Apartments
If we like the idea of an apartment, but don't want to be squashed in so much we could get any combination of 2,3,4,5,6 or 7 bedded apartments, meaning that we could have two apartments, or one apartment and one room - whatever we want. The Hotel Vodickova seems to offer the best choice in this, and their prices are comparable to the other hotels. Also there is the option for posher rooms, DVD players and Internet access. They also have an 8 bedded apartment, but it has weird bed-room allocation that might not be convenient so I plumped for the Jancek Palace instead, But by all means, have a sneaky peek for yourself if you like.
Also perhaps Tom and Tim and Sissy want to come to Prague so this way we can be flexible.
All of these places are on http://www.laterooms.com/
easyJethotels.net selection
All easyJethotels.net hotels seem incredibly cheap, probably because we'll book in advance and January is a very quiet period. All of the prices below are based on four double/twin rooms (you don't seem to be able to specify which). From what I can tell, there is more to do in the Old Town so it might be best to get a place there if it's not too much more expensive. More details will be available shortly.
City Club (easyJethotels.net)
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3 star, £25 per room per night (£12.50 ppn). Near the New Town. Looks as though it might be on/very close to a main road though.
Built in 1894, this hotel comprises a total of 106 rooms spread over 6 floors of which 67 are double rooms, 21 are triple rooms and 1 are single rooms. The hotel features a modern foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a safe, a currency exchange facility and medical assistance. Within the hotel is also a café and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with a non-smoking area. There is a car park for those arriving at the hotel by car.
This peaceful, historical mid-range hotel is ideally situated close to the city centre just 15 minutes walk from Prague's famous Wenceslas Square and about 5 minutes from Pavlova metro station. Ruzyne airport is some 18 km from the hotel and can be reached on public transport in approximately 25 minutes.
The welcoming rooms come with a bathroom with a shower, an electronic room access system, a direct dial telephone, satellite TV and a hire safe.
Services:
Bar-s Restaurant -s 24h. Reception Medical Service Money Exchange Reception Area Lift-s Restaurant - non-smoking area Café Car Park Safe
Residence Bologna (easyJethotels.net)
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3 star, £49 per room per night (£24.50 ppn). In the Old Town.
The hotel was built in 1928 and completely renovated in 2003. It boasts a total of 45 guestrooms spread over 6 floors, of which 2 are singles, 2 doubles, 6 are suites and 20 are apartments. The hotel's amenities include hotel safes, lifts and a 24-hour reception. In addition, the hotel boasts a cosy bar, a pub and a delightful restaurant with a separate non-smoking area. Furthermore there are car parking facilities and room and laundry services available for guests.
This elegant mid-range hotel is located directly in the centre of Konviktska Old Town between Betlem Square and the Charles Bridge. Scores of shops and other cultural attractions are easily reached by foot or on public transport. Prague airport is just 15 km from the hotel.
The plush en suite rooms are fitted with satellite/cable TV, a kitchenette, central heating, a double bed, a fridge and a minibar. The rooms are cleaned by the hotel upon departure.
A breakfast buffet is available every morning.|The hotel accepts American Express, Eurocard, MasterCard and VISA.
Services:
Restaurant - non-smoking area Garage Bar-s Car Park Restaurant -s Laundry Service Room Service
Room Facilities:
Kitchenette Bathroom Minibar Hairdryer Fridge Central Heating
Meals:
Breakfast buffet
Tulip Inn (easyJethotels.net)
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3 star, £56 per room per night (£33.00 ppn). In the Old Town very near the train station.
The hotel was built in 1884 and renovated in 2003. It has a total of 71 rooms on 6 floors, of which 63 are doubles, 2 are singles and 6 are suites (family rooms). The hotel's facilities include a lobby with a 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a currency exchange desk and a lift. The mid-range hotel also contains an air-conditioned restaurant with a separate non-smoking area, a conference room and Internet access. There is also a laundry service available as well as parking facilities.
This charming city hotel is located in the heart of Prague, close to the main train station where guests will find a number of public transport connections. Various shopping facilities, restaurant, bars, nightclubs and pubs are also located in the hotel's vicinity. The airport is 18 km away.
The attractively furnished rooms boast an en suite bathroom with a bath, a hairdryer and cosmetic mirror, a direct dial telephone, satellite and pay TV, a radio and high speed Internet connection. In addition, there is a minibar, a double bed and a safe. Central heating, carpeting and air conditioning also come as standard. The rooms boast triple-glazed windows. In the suites, guests are additionally offered a Jacuzzi and a power shower.
A breakfast buffet is available to hotel guests every morning.|The hotel accepts American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, MasterCard and VISA.
Payment Methods:
Visa Diners Club Mastercard American Express
Services:
Restaurant - non-smoking area Laundry Service Conference Room Restaurant -s Air-conditioned Money Exchange Reception Area Car Park Café 24h. Reception Public internet Lift-s Restaurant - Air-conditioned
Room Facilities:
Internet Access King Size Beds Bath Double Beds Direct Dial telephone Carpeted Radio Individual Air-conditioned Minibar Satellite / Cable TV Shower Bathroom Hairdryer TV Central Heating Safe
Floor (easyJethotels.net)
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4 star, £76 per room per night (£38.00 ppn). In the Old Town.
The hotel is in a historical building but has been completly renovated to a designer boutique hotel, bedrooms are decorated to the highest standard with italian tiled bathrooms. A first class restaurant with beautiful bar area is available.
The hotel is situated directly in the city centre.
Payment methods (for additional services during your stay):
EC-Card JCB Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express
Room Facilities:
Double Beds Lounge Direct Dial telephone Bath Central Heating TV Individual Heating Carpeted Safe Central Air-conditioned Minibar Individual Air-conditioned Bathroom Internet Access Shower Hairdryer King Size Beds Satellite / Cable TV
Meals:
Bed & Breakfast Breakfast buffet Breakfast
Choose on the Wiki!!
There are loads of other places, but I think we have enough choice to begin with! There are also hostels which are worryingly cheap, but I haven't looked at those.
Could people update the wiki (in the doodah below) with their preferences, indicating
- What accommodation they like the sound of most (or anything else they have found themselves ont 'net)
- Whether they prefer a hotel or an apartment
- Whether they want breakfast in the price, available or whether they want to forage for it
- How sociable they feel - do they mind being in weird room combinations.
- How much they want to pay (although everything is soooo cheap, even the tightest nerd has call for cheer)
Caroline has been given the responsibility of researching and analysing reviews of The Residence Bologna and The Tulip Inn in order to determine which one of these two may be the best. Wish her luck in this dangerous, but enlightening mission.
Nerds' preferences
Abi and Neil - Neil likes the idea of two or more apartment. Abi likes the idea of a posh hotel cos she is a classy bird, but otherwise is not fussed. Would like a double bed if possible. Would like some kind of breakfast available, whether it is provided or whether we cook it ourselves. (feeling of dread)
Abi (again) - Oooh (handbag held out in front) I see that my choice of hotels is superfluous! Perhaps the Tulip hotels is the one then, cheap, brekkie and near to the nightlife.
Marc - Likes the idea of the reading poetry on the top of a hill, preferably Wordsworth's 'Daffodils', whilst tapping quietly on his bongos and munching on grass.
Thumb - Likes the idea of breakfast at the Residence Bologna, but really want's to stay in the penthouse at the Vodièkova Have a look at the interior here!! (http://www.praguegaycity.com/index.php?id=detail&pid=h67) It's amazing.
- Ooh is Tom coming? (or is it just the way his trousers are hanging?)
Matt - Likes the idea of 'free' Czech lager, but is too tight to pay the extra £5/ 10 for it, so would rather stay at a Hotel in the 'Old Town' such as Res. Bologna or Tulip Inn. Breakfast at the hotel would be better, although not too bothered as we're only staying for 2 nights!
Non-nerds' preferences
Caz - Prefers hotel to apartment. Likes the look of the Residence Bologna as the room looks really cool in the pic and 'breakfast buffet' sounds very intriguing! Good to start the day on a big breakfast. Would also consider other kinds of accomodation...why stop at hotels and apartments, there's also penthouses, barges, haunted manor houses, park benches...
Brummie choice
Lee and Pete - Lee would quite like to stay in an apartment because it sounds quite fun. She doesn't mind what beds we have as long as they are clean. Peter likes the price of the cheap £32 apartment because he is a poor student, and there are many cheap places to eat in Prague, and he knows Prague coz he went there before.