Legerova 13, Prague, Czech Republic | (951) 228-0643
In Prague 2, a 15-minute walk to Wenceslas Square
Neo-Renaissance building with period decor
Rooms have high ceilings plus air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs
Relaxing summer terrace with garden
Restaurant and lobby bar for refreshments
Free buffet breakfast included in rates
Concierge service to help with finding your way around Prague
Two meeting rooms, suitable for eight or 20 people
Computer workstations with internet connection
Wheelchair access
Free Wi-Fi
Additional fee for coffee/tea in room
Complaints of poor internet speeds and traffic noise
Room decor is a bit old-fashioned or dated
Limited parking, available for a fee
Located just outside of Prague's main city center -- a 15-minute walk to Wenceslas Square -- the mid-range Amigo City Centre Hotel is a Neo-Renaissance family run hotel. Its 44 rooms have street or garden views and feature air-conditioning, heating, minibar, working desk and tea/coffee. While the rooms have a classic appeal, they may look dated to some guests. Breakfast is included in the rates, and the hotel also includes a restaurant, bar, and meeting rooms. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, however guests have complained of poor internet speeds. If the Amigo City Centre Hotel is full, guests can try their sister hotel, Alqush Downtown Hotel -- it's next door and has similar rates and features.
Scene
Simple, family-run hotel with classically inspired decor
Because of its location in the monument preservation zone of Prague 2, the Amigo City Centre Hotel has kept all original architectural features throughout the hotel, helping to keep its Neo-Classical 19th-century vibe. The hotel is outfitted with details like dark Old World furniture and wooden beams, plus accents that include extravagant drawback curtains and a red-and-beige color scheme in the common areas. The look has its appeal, though might look stodgy or dated to some guests, despite being well-kept. Regardless, the quiet atmosphere matches the traditional style. This hotel is best suited for tourists, despite having spaces for meetings. In the summer, there's a lively outside garden that makes for a low-key social scene. Most of those staying here are couples and groups of friends, though plenty of families pass through as well.
Location
Centrally located in Prague 2, a 15-minute walk to Wenceslas Square
Amigo City Centre hotel is located just outside of the main city center, close enough to easily get to the main tourist destinations while being away from most the noisy goings on in the center of town. It's a pleasant 15-minute walk to Wenceslas Square, the main city square, as well as the National Museum and the Congress Center. The hotel is surrounded by restaurants and bars, and is close to various shopping centers. There's a 24-hour limousine service available, otherwise guests can easily make use of public transport. It's an eight-minute walk to the I.P. Pavlova Metro station, and a 10-minute walk to the closest tram station. That's helpful, as the Old Town is too far to reach on foot; expect a 20-minute commute there by metro. It will take 30 minutes using a combination of metro and walking to reach St. Vitus Cathedral. The main train station is a four-minute drive away, and the Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is a 20-minute drive away.
Rooms
Classic style that looks a bit dated, with air-conditioning and TVs
The Amigo City Centre Hotel offers spacious rooms that include all of the basic amenities. The Old World decor is carried through to the rooms -- with wooden furniture and muted color schemes throughout, plus additional cozy details like wooden ceiling beams in some rooms. There's little artwork on the walls, and the matching bedding and drawback curtains make them look a bit dated. Rooms range from those that fit one to those that sleep up to four, though it's worth noting that Family Apartments have no actual apartment features, despite the name. Try to book a room with windows overlooking the garden terrace, as the rooms with a street view tend to be a bit noisy from the busy main street. All rooms come with heating, air-conditioning, minibars, work desks, flat-screen TVs, safe, phones, and electric kettles (though coffee and tea aren't free). Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms, however guests have complained of poor internet speeds. Each room has a large bathroom with a shower and pedestal sinks that lack much counter space. Bathrobe, shaving sets, slippers and other extras -- as well as ironing facilities -- are available free of charge upon request. Some of the Family Apartments have a shower/tub combo, and certain rooms are accessible.
Features
Restaurant and lobby bar plus free breakfast, as well as meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi
The hotel has enough basic features to keep it on par with other three-pearl hotels, though there are a few added extras. The hotel serves a free buffet breakfast that's well-liked by previous guests. Additionally, Restaurant Amigo and a lobby bar provide places to kick back, and there's a relaxing garden terrace as well -- it can be a great place to mingle in the warm weather. The hotel offers a 24-hour limousine service and airport transfers as well as limited parking -- all for a fee. There's 24-hour reception as well as a concierge service. Other features include a luggage room, currency exchange, laundry/dry-cleaning, and wake-up service. The hotel is also wheelchair accessible (there's an elevator once you clear the steps out front). Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, but can be slow. For business travelers (who are admittedly rare here), there are two meeting rooms for up to 20 guests. There are also private offices available, computer workstations with internet connection as well as a business center with faxing, photocopying, scanning, and printing availability.