Prague, Czech Republic Hotels and Apartments

We went to Residence Nosticova for a romantic long weekend and that is what we got. Everything was exactly as described on the web site. There were no nasty surprises and we could not have been happier. Stroll to Charles Bridge in 5 minutes, the old town or the Castle in 10. Staff were professional and discrete and very helpful. Even when arranging a tour of the city for us they actually paid the tour rep, in cash, on our behalf.

Alchemist restaurant was very good, if a little pricey, and their sister hotel has a beautiful spa which we used twice. Again that is about 5 minute stroll away. House keeping was excellent and bedroom and bed were lovely and comfortable with easily controlable heating.

I would love to return to Nosticova when I next visit Prague. For longer stays a bigger hotel may be more suitable, just for the larger premesis and perhaps more \'life\' arount the place but for our little get-away it was perfect. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

After spending a lot of time reading reviews and checking the forums I decided upon Nosticova for a 4 night break the first weekend in July. Although when we arrived it was pouring with rain, the hotel lived up to expectations. Room (Casanova) was exactly as portrayed on the web site with all aspects high quality and in perfect condition. The location of the hotel is ideal, less than 10 mins walk to Charles Bridge and on the right side of the river to avoid the late night partying crowds. The property is quite individual and gives you a feeling of \'romantic Prague\' with the hotel being able to provide all the services you need, however because it is small and not part of a large chain there are no, \'bed factory\' aspects. Also visited the sister Alchymist hotel for a massage - looks fabulous but appears to be much more expensive!

We stayed at the Residence Nosticova in February 2006 for our honeymoon and we could not have been more satisfied. Our room (Casanova suite) was exactly as it appeared on the website. Actually, it was even nicer. It was lovely and decorated very nicely. There was a working fireplace (and upon check-in the staff offered to bring up fresh wood). We never used the fireplace though as the room stayed nice and warm without it. The room was very spacious with a nice sitting area, a dining table and small kitchen area, a nice-size bathroom, and great bedroom.

There was nothing we wanted that was not provided. The staff could not have been more pleasant and helpful from picking us up and dropping us off at the airport, taking us to and from the opera, recommending restaurants, etc. They all speak very good English and go out of their way to please you.

The location of the hotel is perfect. It is in a nice, quiet area of Mala Strana near the embassy buildings. We felt very safe walking around even at late hours. You are a five minute walk to Charles Bridge (castle side) and close enough to walk to almost anything including Old Town Square, Joseph, etc. And, there is a great little market less than five minutes away as well as a very convenient tram stop for #12 and #13 which can be caught from stops all over the city.

If you ask me, there is not a better place to stay in Prague. Oh, and I didn\'t even mention that their restaurant, Alchemyst Restaurant, is fabulous. A little over the top with the decorating, but the food was amazing. Best meal I had in Prague (better than Kampa Park) -- we ate and drank for over three hours!

What else can I say -- Nosticova is fantastic and I just can\'t find a negative thing to say.