Boutique Hotel 16

The Hotel 16 is housed in a small, attractive building with a charming facade that blends typical neoclassical elements with some Art Nouveau touches. Inside, this privately owned hotel feels traditional but dated. The lobby is well-maintained with plenty of cherry wood, a patterned, antique-style settee, and white walls. A granite-topped reception desk sits next to a small bar beside which an elevator carries guests to one of the hotel's three floors. The bar, open morning to night, has a liquor cabinet topped with two brass horns. Hallways are lined with various potted plants and Prague-inspired modern artwork, while ornate, wrought-iron balconies overlook the sky-lit central atrium. The ambience of this family-run hotel is cozy and inviting, with particularly welcoming staff who put a real emphasis on personal and attentive service. Guests tend to be tourist couples or single travelers looking for a quiet home base from which to explore the city. 

The hotel is located in a fairly residential area in the New Town district of Prague 2 towards the south of the Czech capital. It is positioned a bit away from the main tourist attractions of the Old Town -- it's about 15 minutes' walk to Wenceslas Square, for example. But there are tram stops within five minutes' walk that connect to the historic heart of Prague and the famous castle in around 20 minutes. Just over five minutes on foot is the landmark Charles Square and just beyond is the Karlovo náměstí Metro station, which also connects to more lively parts of the city. 

The hotel has just 14 rooms, all of which are traditionally styled with floral patterned fabrics, polished cherry-wood paneling, and the odd Art Nouveau touch. The bedding in particular looks very dated. Rooms are air-conditioned and include free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee facilities, well-stocked minibars, and flat-screen TVs with international channels. Bathrooms are clean and relatively modern, and include hairdryers and heated towel rails, though toiletries are basic and the stall showers are a bit cramped. Many rooms have views directly over the hotel's garden, and even open onto its terraces, while windows are double- and triple-glazed for noise. Junior Suites have separate sitting areas and crisp, white bedding. 

Although there is no restaurant on-site and little in the way of public areas, a free buffet breakfast is served each morning in the dining room (known for its four clocks that all chime at different times). Breakfast includes a nice array of meats, cheeses, cereals, pastries, and eggs. Hot drinks are also available at the bar free of charge throughout the day, and free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the property. The bar stays open from early morning until 10 p.m., so guests can stop in for a nightcap before heading to bed. There's a meeting room with a PC and Wi-Fi, and space for up to 20 people. Sightseeing trips, airport transfers, and tram tickets can all be arranged at the 24-hour reception.