Prague, Czech Republic Hotels and Apartments

Have just spent 4 nights in this hotel and could not find fault with anything. Spacious, well-appointed room. Large bathroom with shower and whirlpool bath - very welcome after a day of walking around Prague. Satellite TV, a safe and plenty of cupboard space to add to very comfortable beds. Only disappointment was the lack of a kettle and tea/coffee-making facilty - hardly a serious flaw.

The lobby and restaurants were also well-appointed and tastefully decorated. The basement restaurant offers traditional Czech food at a reasonable price.

The breakfast buffet will set you up for the day - a huge choice and plenty of it. As other reviewers have said, the pancakes are excellent and freshly cooked to your specification.

We found the staff to be fairly cheerful and they would always offer a greeting when we passed. They were also helpful in arranging a taxi to airport but were not the overly pushy \"I\'ll take your bags, sir\" type of porter/concierge to be found elsewhere.

Travelling Around Prague - the hotel is almost on top of Mustek subway station, giving access to 2 of the 3 subway lines. Trams can be found 100 metres away on Vodickova. Buy a day or multi-day pass, they are excellent value and your feet will thank you.

Would I go back? A definite YES

We have just returned from a weekend at the amazing Hotel Ambassador. It has been refurbished to a very high standard, retaining much of the character of its original fixtures and fittings and yet incorporating all the necessary modern facilities one would expect from a high quality modern hotel. Our room was huge with very comfy beds, a large TV and adequate storage, all in immaculate condition. The en suite was the height of luxury, a marble bathroom that contained a fabulous hydro-massage bath; there was a separate shower that I expect would be preferable for summer visitors. Before booking this hotel I had read several reviews and I have to disagree with those who expressed dissatisfaction with the lobby that was, I thought, perfectly adequate for a waiting area. I do, however, agree with those who said the staff were miserable. Despite their super efficiency and immaculate uniforms, the staff did indeed have a most peculiar demeanour; it was as if they had been trained not to show any emotion. Wherever we went in Prague, in museums, shops, concerts etc., however, there was the same attitude and despite my greatest efforts to be polite and appreciative, I did not receive a smile from anybody. It felt as though they were just tolerating our presence, accepting our tourist money but really unprepared to share their beautiful city. Perhaps they start smiling when the weather gets warmer OR perhaps this is a behaviour and attitude ingrained from the communist era. I do not think, therefore, that the criticism of the staff at this particular hotel is justified because their conduct was evidently an idiosyncratic national characteristic.

The breakfast was truly marvellous; the usual array of sumptuous breakfast goodies plus, total decadence, they even had chefs on hand to cook fresh omelettes or pancakes to ones requirements. We also ate in the Halali restaurant on both evenings which was equally superb, excellent choice on the menu, beautifully presented tableware and exceptional service even if without a smile! I certainly needed to go to the gym when we got home!

I found the number of beggars and sick looking peasant people in the general area of the hotel quite disturbing but the location of this hotel is perfect, very central for walking to all the main tourist attractions. We did the ten-minute walk back from a concert on one night that I think was a mistake because it certainly did not feel safe to be out and about after dark in this city. The taxis are also a problem because they will most definitely rip you off. To return to the airport, we booked the hotel car that was a very good service and half the price of the taxi journey from the airport to the hotel. I would therefore recommend contacting the hotel in advance of arrival and booking the car to avoid using the taxis. This hotel is true quality in every sense and I would love to return one day.

Stayed at the Alexander last weekend, with a group of friends. Excellent location, right in the middle of everything. Room was big and spotless. We had a room over the main square. It wasnt noisy and diddn\'t keep us awake, baring in mind we were out till the small hours ourselves. Breakfast was nice, fairly good choice, if its not there ask and they will help. Will stay there again, as long as I get a good deal with the price.