Sokolovska 112, Karlin, Prague, Czech Republic | (888) 989-6591
Trendy design
hotel with hip, moody interiors
Sociable
open-plan lobby with PS4 and pool table
Cool,
contemporary rooms have vintage touches
In-room tech
includes iPod docks connected to 42-inch flat-screen TVs
Excellent
breakfast with sparkling wine included in rate
Spacious fitness
room with modern equipment
Free basic Wi-Fi
throughout
Poor soundproofing in some rooms
Free Wi-Fi can be
slow
No minibars or mini-fridges in rooms
The 227-room pentahotel
Prague is an upper-middle-range property with cool, low-lit public spaces and a hip warehouse
feel. Though most of the city's tourist spots aren't within walking distance, nearby
tram and subway stops make getting around Prague easy. Contemporary rooms
have vintage touches and some impressive tech features, but noisy neighbors can be
a problem. The hotel's outstanding breakfast included in the rate and spacious modern gym help make it a solid
choice. Travelers seeking a trendy, chic option within walking distance of the sights should check
out Friday Hotel, but its rates are slightly higher.
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Scene
Hotel has a hip warehouse-meets-nightclub vibe and an open-plan concept.
While its sleek
facade of cool grays doesn't project the friendliest of vibes, inside the
pentahotel Prague is a different story. Though still moody, a combination of
atmospheric lighting, exposed brick walls, and a generous scattering of
vintage objects and furnishings creates a cozy-yet-cool nightclub-style ambience. An open-plan ground floor includes reception, a restaurant, and breakfast
area, together with a PlayStation 4 and pool table, to create a hip warehouse
feel; the space is designed to encourage guests to gather in this
all-in-one common area rather than hunker down in their room. Opened in 2013,
this design hotel is part of the pentahotel chain, whose properties draw a similarly young, hip
clientele in town for both business and pleasure.
Location
Set in the Prague 8 District, a 10-minute tram ride to Old Town
The hotel is set in
the Karlin area of the Prague 8 District, a rejuvenated
neighborhood of the Czech capital that stretches along the right bank of the
Vltava River. While a little removed from the main tourist attractions, a tram
stop in front of the hotel connects to Prague Old Town square in 10
minutes, and it's a little farther for the Charles Bridge and Prague Castle
District. There's also a subway stop within a two-minute walk of the hotel, which connects to Wenceslas
Square in two stops, or about 15 minutes. Vaclav Havel Airport is about a 30-minute drive.
Rooms
Contemporary rooms with vintage touches and impressive tech features
The pentahotel Prague has 227
rooms spread over seven floors, all of which feature cool, contemporary styling
with back-lit headboards, Prague map wallpaper, and hip vintage touches, such as
old-fashioned telephones or lamps. While quite chic, the feel is far more
sparse and austere than the hotel's public spaces. Amenities include iPod docks that connect to 42-inch flat-screen TVs with free
on-demand movies; Nintendo or PS3 consoles are also available on request. Basic Wi-Fi
is free of charge but it's open access and can be slow, though premium Wi-Fi can be purchased. Clean, well-maintained bathrooms have large
walk-in rainfall showers. Most rooms open to small, unfurnished balconies. Guests have complained that some rooms are prone to internal noise, and there are no in-room minibars or mini-fridges.
Features
Outstanding buffet breakfast with sparking wine included in rate
The hotel serves
a particularly tasty and free buffet breakfast, which includes both hot and cold items, salmon, French cheeses, espresso, and
even chilled sparkling wine, but it can get crowded during
peak times. The restaurant serves full lunch and dinner menus, including quality steaks, and there's also a bar and plenty of space to hang out. A
spacious fitness room provides modern exercise equipment, though little
natural light. Well-equipped meeting and event spaces are also available. Basic Wi-Fi is free throughout, and guests can upgrade to faster premium Wi-Fi.
