Prague, Czech Republic Hotels and Apartments

We stayed at the Riverside for New year. This was our second visit and we were not disappointed. The staff are brilliant and having e-mailed the hotel in advance they arranged for a car to collect us at the airport. Only cost 17 pounds in a very comfortable bmw.
We had a junior suite, extremely comfortable and clean with great views across the river. Breakfast is a treat with superb, friendly staff. Reception staff are full of good ideas regarding restaurants etc.
On New Year\'s Eve the staff booked us at the Bazaar restaurant. Good food, fantastic atmosphere. At midnight, everyone went up to the roof terrace where fireworks could be seen all around Prague. Lots of nationalities and everyone really friendly.
The best way to see Prague for the first time is to take a walking tour. They start near the clock in the old town square. Excellent guides and a really good way to learn about the history of the city.
We cannot speak highly enough about the Riverside hotel and will definitely return. Not sure if we would visit during the summer, prefer Prague when snow has fallen.
For a great meal, visit Kampa restaurant on Kampa island. Just a few minutes walk from the hotel. Went for my wife\'s birthday, table overlooking the river, loads of drinks, beautiful 3 course meal all for 50 pounds

We also stayed at the Riverside for New Year\'s Eve (28 Dec-3 Jan) on the basis of recommendations from this site.

Although our room was right on the ground floor (but with a view of the park opposite), and it was quite small (we ended up with one of our two large suitcases in the entranceway to the room) the luxurious decor and well equipped rooms (including a lovely large bath) made us feel very pampered.

Great service from the staff made this a very pleasant place to stay - the reception staff were a great help in booking us restaurants both for NY Eve and other evenings, and getting a taxi to the station to leave, and the staff in the breakfast room were so enthusiastic! The breakfasts were excellent - fresh fruit, cooked breakfasts, the usual pastries - and after NY champagne as well! (Though who would feel like champagne on New Year\'s Day??)

Although there is no restaurant, the bar also serves food and room service is available. Good restaurants are nearby - La Perle de Prague is just over the river in the Fred and Ginger building (and we had an excellent meal there), and there are lots of good restaurants an easy walk away in the Kampa area just by the Charles Bridge. And if you want something quick and easy, there are pizza places on the same block as the hotel.

The location is slightly out of the main tourist area, but there are trams and underground stations nearby in a local shopping area, and it really is quite an easy walk to get to the main sights. Believe me - at New Year, it was a real bonus to be in a more peaceful part of the city away from the throngs of tourists!

I definitely recommend the Riverside to anyone travelling to Prague.

I booked this hotel due to your contributors\' consistent excellent comments. My husband and I couldn\'t agree more after having stayed there four nights recently. Everyone at the hotel we ran into spoke very good English and were extremely helpful with our requests. From Ana and Richard at the front desk to Otto the doorman and others, we felt so welcome and at home. The suite we stayed at was on the 5th floor looking out to the beautiful views of the Vltava river and the city. With hard wood floors, the suite had well-appointed rooms, including a separate sleeping room, very clean bathroom with luxurious white robes. To top it all, we had a hearty and healthy breakfast daily (included) that provided us with lots of energy before we ventured out into our walking tours of this very charming place. The service was impeccable especially of the breakfast team with special mention for Renata, Eva and Hana.

We did not mind having to walk a very short distance to the train stations nor to the city center.

I would definitely recommend. Our hotel experience made our visit to Prague even more memorable!