U Prince - Prague, Czech Republic     

Just got back from a trip to Europe in which my wife and I stayed at the Hotel U Prince. For anybody who's going to Prague, this hotel couldnt have been more well situated. It's a five star hotel right in the middle of the Old City, facing the famous clock tower. The nearest metro station is about 3 blocks away. We asked for a double room facing the back because at night, the square can get very loud. The room with a king size bed was very big and comfortable. If you have read all the reviews on this hotel, many of them mention the shower. Well, I cannot emphasize this enough. Even though, the bathroom is big with marble, the biggest problem it has is the lack of a shower curtain. Add this to the fact that the bathtub is not that big, and you can make a real mess when taking a shower. Everything gets wet. It can get very annoying. Probably the best part of this hotel is the terrace restaurant/bar that they have on the top floor. You must go up there and see the view of Prague and the rooftops. It is so worth it.

Right in the heart of Prague (main square), stunning building, KSC 8000 per night (approx. EUR 300)./ What could possibly go wrong? Everything is the answer. My business partner and I reserved a bi-level suite with twin beds and early check-in. On arrival (8 a.m.), after exhausting journey, we were greeted by a bored receptionist who pretended not to notice us. Of course, there was "no evidence" (so she claimed) of early check-in info. Finally, after sort of argument (fortunately, I speak Czech), we were given our bedroom. As it turned out, it was only laziness (and probably biterness) of the receptionist that caused problems as the room was not occupied on the previous night and was ready to go. Imagine bi-level suite for EUR 300. It should be absolutely fantastic, shouldn't it? Another dissapointment. Musty smell, bit of mould in the bathroom and not even close to decent size (approx. 25 sqm). Bi-level means that you sleep on the rooftop of your bathroom. Of course, there was no twin beds, so we had to share a queen size double. Difficult for two men! Staff were generally rude there. Maids would pass you in the corridor and would not even say "good morning" (in hotel, which wants to be a 5-star property. Ha ha). After all that, we decided not to try breakfast. My advice: forget "U Prince". Sleep in a tent. More fun and you'll save 300 euros. However, if you're still willing to spend that amount of money on a hotel in Prague, go to Four Seasons. No dissapointments there.