We chose to book at Hotel at the Big Boot for many reasons, not just the interesting name alone…read more The hotel is located in the Mala Strana district of Prague, just across the street from the German Embassy. It's housed in a 17th century home that spans several floors of rooms, offering all the old world charm you'd expect with lots of modern conveniences tossed in. The owner/operators and their staff are extremely friendly and exceedingly helpful. They arranged for a car to pick us up at the airport to relieve the pressure of navigating cabs in a foreign language within minutes of arrival. Upon arrival, we were welcomed, checked in and escorted to our amazing room within minutes. The room featured two windows surrounded by vines and flowers that opened to overlook the square below and the German Embassy. The furniture was older, but extremely comfortable. The bathroom was refurbished with modern fixtures, including a nice glass shower and rain shower head. Breakfast each morning was an informal affair with the staff spending time with each guest. The offerings included cereals, pastries and other items on the table, as well as cooked-to-order eggs and breakfast meats. There was lots of coffee and juice as well. Overall, a wonderful breakfast option until we learned our way around. The staff helped with tour bookings, cabs, restaurant recommendations and reservations and even some cultural conversation over a glass of wine on a cold, rainy night. When we were ready to depart, they arranged for a car to take us to the train station and offered water and fruit for the trip. We can only categorize our stay at House at the Big Boot as wonderful and would recommend this hotel to anyone without reservations.

From the owner: Abwechslungsreiches Speisenangebot (regionaltypisch wie auch international) - Spezialitätenwochen…read more(indisch, mexikanisch, Wild, Fisch, Matjes, Schnitzel, Spargel) - täglich geöffnet - Pension mit 5 DZ, 2 EZ und 1 Fewo (Aufbettungen möglich)

Lida is a family run guest house that was opened in 1991, soon after the "Velvet Revolution" in the…read moreold Czechoslovakia. Our family has a history here too as Gayle's Parents stayed here years ago, and one of the couples that operates the Guest House stayed with them when they visited the United States and Canada. So of course, the Lida Guest House would be Gayle and my first choice as a place to stay in Prague. The Guest House is located in a quiet and safe residential neighborhood, yet a convenient walking distance to the Vyšehrad Castle or trolley ride to central Prague. Actually we walked that distance as well and enjoyed the scenery and exercise along the way. The the main part of the Guest House is an Art Nouveau building constructed in 1922. The family has added on a 2-story modern wing where Gayle and I stayed. There's also a small private garden, the dining room area, and a small common space that contains a PC. The Lida Guest House has good WiFi, is Non-Smoking, and is Cash Only. Gayle and I didn't have any trouble paying our bill in Korunas, as this place is very reasonably priced and ATM are readily accessible throughout the City. They also simply added the extras that they prepaid (transportation, reservations, etc.) to the final tally. Gayle and I had a nice stay. Our room was nice and comfortable, and with plenty of space to stretch out and hang out. Our breakfast was tasty and generous, and it was fun comparing notes with fellow travelers. They also maintained a selection of snacks, including beer and wine, which we could access at any hour. What we appreciated most about our stay was what I call our personal concierge service by family members. What to see a concert at the Spanish Synagogue? We'll book it for you. Need a train pass? Here's one. Need a Lunch recommendation? No problem. They also picked us up at the train station and dropped us off when we were ready to travel on to Vienna. It's a great feeling to be an independent tourist, but at the same time knowing someone has your back.

We needed a place to stay close to the Prague airport for an early morning flight. The Dvur…read moreHoffmeister fit the bill in that respect and we booked it. It wasn't until we arrived that we realized just how delightful a place this was. The staff was warm and accommodating from the first moment and went out of their way to take care of us during our stay. We didn't realize that the hotel was also a working horse facility until our arrival. We spent a nice afternoon visiting the stables checking out the horses, an adventure that delighted and wore out our little French bulldog. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent and a wonderful way to cap off our week in the Czech Republic. The next time we visit, we'll most certainly start out Dvur Hoffmeister before heading to Karlovy Vary.

Location, location, location. New business apartments on…read moreWenceslas Square on the top two floors of a new office building. I don't know if these were built as studios two years ago and then they were converted into a hotel, but everything is done in IKEA (EE-key-Ah) and very modern. They have an enclosed bedroom through a glass slider with a seating area, kitchenette, and dining area plus lots of wardrobes. I would feel comfy here if I were on a business trip for a week. Perks, the terrace views are amazing. There is also a public terrace for rooms without terraces that has great views of the square and prague castle (the largest castle in the world). The front desk attendant who is just that was very personable and had was happy to give us suggestions, but he was no concierge. I would say that was the only negative point that this is not a full service hotel. No room service, No valet parking, the lobby is manned from 6 AM to 10PM. But have no fear, you can get fried cheese, sausages, and beer from the stand that is right outside the hotel lobby. The hotel is also just a few minutes to the Mustek underground station where you could get to anywhere in Prague from or you could walk right to Old Town Square or jump on a tram to the castle.

This was an awesome experience! The building was beautiful and modern - room was perfect. The…read morereceptionists were friendly and very helpful. It's perfectly located with a beautiful view of the Square. My fiancé and I felt completely safe with the building security. I will definitely recommend this to everyone I know. I plan to bring my family again next year. Five stars are just not enough for this place!

From the owner: Wir sind ein familiengeführtes Hotel mit gemütlich komfortablen Zimmern und rustikaler Gaststube…read more Wir bieten Ihnen Wildgerichte, erzgeb. Gerichte und Hausmannskost. Im Haus befinden sich eine Saunalandschaft im römischen Stil und Wellnessanwendungen, separater Frühstücksraum und Weinkeller. Am Haus sind ein kostenfreier Parkplatz sowie unser Biergarten mit Blick auf die Berge. Unser Haus befindet sich im Zentrum von Oberwiesenthal, ruhig gelegen. Besuchen Sie uns in unserem Kleinod, wir freuen uns auf Sie.