Detailed Review
Exclusive, luxurious Hotel Neruda is just nearby the Prague Castle. It catches your attention by the attractive location as well as its hospitality. It arose from demanding and sensitive reconstruction of the historical building No. 44 built in 1348 which is at the end of King's road in Nerudova street. Four-star hotel respects the present trends of modern hotel keeping and at the same time it organically fits to context and environment of historical Prague. It honors "genia loci" of Nerudova street and especially Mala Strana. It is the sought-after calm oasis by people who are charmed by the magic of the old Prague.
Press Quotes
"Exposed dry-stone walls and a neutral colour scheme set the tone, which is both stylish and unfussy." Independent 06
Independent Reviews
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“This airy boutique hotel located on Neradova Street, under the shadow of Prague Castle, works contemporary chic to its favour.”
Hotel Neruda
By Angela Moore
The Neruda is beautifully located at the top of Nerudova, under the walls of Prague Castle. This is a small, 20-room boutique hotel which had a lot of press when it first opened, being hailed as the first Mr and Mrs Smith-esque hotel in Prague. It does look like quite a smooth little number, a contemporary makeover of an ancient building.
Downstairs, its very light and pretty, with creamy walls and a large glass atrium, smart lighting, chairs covered in fabric and tied with big bows. Exposed brick walls, dark woods and clean lines are relieved by occasional antique mirror or big gilt clock. The restaurant, Caf Carolina, is reputed to serve the best hot chocolate in Prague; you can try it on a little outside terrace (which doesnt offer much of a view except of the castle walls above you.)
The hotel currently has only 20 rooms, though as of mid-2006 they are planning to build another 20-odd rooms in an adjoining building. They are also considering alterations to the current building, so guests may be disturbed by building noise. A change of management in May 2006 should put an end to reports of problems with staff members.
The rooms
After the light and airy character of downstairs, rooms seem quite gloomy, with small porthole-sized windows and darker, moodier colours. They are spacious enough and very spare in character; beds are very comfortable. Room number 31 is a double with very small windows and angled ceilings. The wide double bed seems marooned on the stripey carpet in shades of chocolate. A cactus and a quotation from the poet Jan Neruda, painted on the wall, provide light relief. Front-facing rooms have larger windows. Bathrooms are pretty good most have showers only, though, so be sure to ask for a bathtub if you particularly want one. Its all very well-maintained, though some of the darker rooms would benefit from a bit of a makeover, and it will be interesting to see what the hotel looks like in a year or so.
The verdict
Wait and see...
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Client Reviews
A lovely hotel in a great
Ratings
- Comfort:
(4/5) - Character:
(5/5) - Location: (5/5)
Posted by Tracey and Richard Cowderoy on 2005-07-21.
Friendly.
Ratings
- Comfort:
(3/5) - Character: (4/5)
- Location: (5/5)
Posted by Thomas Kruemmer on 2006-08-11.
