Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Neruda
Nerudova 44, 118 00, Czech Republic
Built in 1348, this landmark—now a flashy boutique hotel with major design chops—is where the author Jan Neruda and his mother lived in 1860. As a tribute, lines from Neruda's Povídky malostranské (Malá Strana Stories) are painted in the stone hallways. The building supposedly has a ghost—you might hear her jingling keys in the hallway. Designed with the help of local architect Bořek Šipek, the rooms are all interesting and bright in decor terms, but try to see a couple before choosing, as some toward the back of the hotel look out onto a wall.
PROS
- designer rooms have lots of character, including bathubs enclosed in glass and splashes of color
- buffet breakfast included with local touches
- comfortable beds and pillows
CONS
- design can impinge on the livability of the hotel
- no nearby Metro and an uphill walk from the nearest tram stop
- rooms can get hot
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Rate Includes: Free Breakfast