Riverside Hotel Prague - Prague, Czech Republic     

We stayed at the Riverside Christmas 2007. While initially I wasn't crazy about the location- a bit far from things when you're walking in 25 degree weather, I came around and have become a big fan. Here's what distinguishes this hotel from others-- the employees! They were terrific. Anything we wanted, they helped. Their english was good and they enjoyed assisting their guests. The rooms while somewhat smallish are decorated beautifully. The bathrooms are wonderful- even heated floors. The beds are very comfortable. My only complaint is that the rooms lack a clock. I don't wear a watch but rely on my cellphone for the time. When your cellphone is at home and there's no clock--well-its a bit disorienting. Breakfast was wonderful and the woman that runs the breakfast has been well described in this forum. What no one has mentioned is the room service. Its very good! The food is fresh and tasty, well priced and gets to you right away. While Prague was not at all crowded over the Christmas holidays, I can imagine how the small streets fill up. The Riverside with its location would provide a calming respite from the crowds of summer. The location was a hike when walking to city center but is well located to a great tram route and 2 subway stations. There is construction going on now and on two mornings, our room was somewhat close to the hammering and drilling but construction didn't being until 8 am or so which was fine with me.