Freyova 33, Vysocany, Prague, Czech Republic | (888) 616-5829
Large, multi-service modern hotel that hosts conferences and events
Convenient to public transportation, and connected to the Galerie Fenix shopping mall
Three on-site restaurants and two bars, including one that stays open late
Dedicated lounge for those in Executive Rooms and Suites
Fitness center with a large array of weight- and cardio-training machines
Wellness zone with counter-current whirlpools, a Finnish sauna, and an aroma steam booth
Free buffet breakfast
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Outside Prague's historic center
A bit dead on weekends
As its name implies, this 559-room upscale hotel, with its 27 halls and meeting rooms, caters to congresses, business conferences, and other big events. About 15 minutes from the historic center via public transportation, the Clarion Congress also serves tourists. Along with its extensive conference facilities, the hotel has three restaurants -- ranging from the fine-dining Benada to the casual Pizza and Cafe Restaurant -- two bars, and a seventh-floor club lounge for the exclusive use of guests staying in the Executive Rooms and Suites. It also has an extensive fitness center and wellness zone with counter-current whirlpools and saunas, and it's connected to the Galerie Fenix shopping mall. The Clarion Congress packs in a lot for its price range, but travelers looking for a more central location could try the Mamaison Riverside Hotel Prague, though rates can be higher.
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Scene
A modern corporate hotel catering to business travelers
The atmosphere here is decidedly corporate. The exterior even looks like an office building, with walls of glass and a nondescript marble entrance with escalators leading up to the vast lobby. Small clusters of colorful seating break up the expanse of blank floor, while the wooden slats fronting the reception desk add warmth, but it can be hard to shake the workplace -- or airport -- vibe. The extensive conference areas have skylights that brighten up the convention floor. The brasserie-style Veduta Restaurant personalizes the look a bit with black-and-white photographs of Prague along the walls of the large space. The busy black-white-and-gray patterned floor of the more formal Benada Restaurant adds some style. Primarily a business hotel, the Clarion Congress can feel a bit dead and empty on weekends when events aren't going on, but that can mean fewer crowds in the fitness and wellness zone areas, and restaurants.
Location
In Vysocany, outside the historic center, with a shopping mall and metro stop nearby
The hotel is located in Vysocany, or Prague 9, and it's a world unto itself. It’s connected to the Galerie Fenix shopping mall, with shops, restaurants, a food court, and a supermarket. The main historic sites aren't in walking distance, and it's a 15- to 20-minute ride to the city center via the metro. A metro station is within a five- to eight-minute walk of the hotel. The Vaclav Havel Airport is 30 minutes away by car, and about an hour via public transportation.
Rooms
Upscale chain decor, with perks for guests in Executive Rooms and Suites
The 559 air-conditioned rooms and suites are the typical chain-hotel setup. Standard rooms have blue carpeting and wood furnishings, while the Executive Rooms and Suites have a black-and-white color scheme. Conference Suites have several meeting areas, including two long conference tables. The hotel also has two-room Family Suites, Junior Suites, and Presidential Suites, whose two rooms have separate entrances. Bathrooms have clean, gray tile and shower/tub combos with gleaming modern fixtures. (The Conference Suite bathrooms have separate tubs.) All rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, and coffee- and tea-making facilities. Guests opting for Executive Rooms have access to the Club Lounge, which includes a continental breakfast, refreshments, newspapers, a computer with Internet access, and a TV.
Features
Plenty of conference spaces, three restaurants, and two bars
The hotel has 27 conference spaces that can accommodate up to 2,500 people. The brasserie-style Veduta Restaurant serves a free buffet breakfast, while the more formal Benada Restaurant focuses on traditional Czech dishes and international fare for lunch and dinner; it also offers a kids' menu. The more casual Pizza & Cafe Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, and the Chronos Lobby Bar stays open late to serve food. Bar Tempus is open during conferences. Room service is available. The hotel’s fitness center has several machines, and the wellness zone has whirlpools, saunas, and steam booths, and guests can arrange massages. The hotel concierge can book tickets and sightseeing tours, and arrange car rentals. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and two computers with Internet access are available for guests' use.
