V Celnici 8, Prague, Czech Republic | (618) 248-8274
Central location, near Old Town and Palladium shopping mall
Two-minute walk to Masaryk Railway Station
Spacious, contemporary rooms have kettles, desks, and flat-screen TVs
Executive Lounge access for upgraded rooms
Midtown Grill Restaurant serves Czech and international cuisine
Buffet breakfast with cooked-to-order options
Cocktail bar and cafe serving Illy espresso
Business center and 11 conference rooms
24-hour fitness center with ample equipment
On-site parking (at a fee)
Free Wi-Fi in common areas
Room decor is a bit bland and windows do not open
In-room Wi-Fi only free for Marriott Rewards members
No pool or spa facilities
A two-minute walk from Masaryk Railway Station and close to the Old Town Square, the upscale Prague Marriott Hotel is a solid choice for both tourists or business travelers. Following a 2016 refurbishment, its 239 rooms are spacious, classy, and modern, though a bit lacking in character. All have flat-screen TVs, kettles, minibars, air-conditioning, and safes. Hotel features include a grill restaurant serving Czech and international cuisine, a bar, cafe serving Italian espressos, and 24-hour gym. Corporate guests are drawn to the business center and 11 conference rooms, plus upgraded rooms have Executive Lounge access. Wi-Fi is free in common areas. Lighter on the wallet, The Grandior has a full spa, as well as free breakfast and Wi-Fi.
Scene
Sophisticated chain hotel with business vibe
In a modern block building on the edge of Prague's Old Town, the Marriott is a smart chain property with a corporate atmosphere. The design throughout is contemporary and slick, albeit a bit bland -- think marble floors and a neutral palette. Multiple front desks make for a swift check-in and small lounge spaces with swirl-patterned carpets and relaxed armchairs add some color. A lobby bar and pleasant restaurant with chalkboard-like skyline murals provide communal areas, though most guests spend their days outside the hotel, resulting in a quiet setting.
Location
On a main street in central Prague, close to sights and Palladium shopping mall
On the fringes of Prague's historic Old Town, the Marriott's location is great for exploring the city. Masaryk Railway Station, Namesti Republiky metro, and tram and bus stops are all within a three-minute walk, plus there's a taxi rank outside. For some retail therapy, the Palladium shopping mall is three minutes away on foot and the designer boutiques of Parizska Street are a 10-minute walk. The Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock, and Wenceslas Square are within a 15-minute walk and the Charles Bridge is just five minutes farther. The Hybernia Theatre is a two-minute walk and a supermarket is on the same block as the hotel. Vaclav Havel Airport is a 25-minute drive or one hour by public transit.
Rooms
Spacious, sophisticated rooms with large flat-screen TVs
Renovated in 2016, air-conditioned rooms are modern and sophisticated, though a tad generic -- this is a chain hotel after all. Spacious, neutral-tone rooms have elongated headboards, geometric-print carpeting, oversized armchairs, and black-and-white photos of attractions like Charles Bridge. Small desks with leather chairs cater to business travelers, and closets come with safes, ironing facilities, and bathrobes. Also standard are 32-inch flat-screen LCD TVs with premium channels and on-demand movies, minibars, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and AC. Executive Rooms and Suites add living areas. Modern sand-tone bathrooms have shower/tub combos, hairdryers, toiletries, and magnifying mirrors. Guests should note windows do not open and Wi-Fi is only free for Marriott Rewards members and upgraded rooms.
Features
A bar and grill restaurant, fitness center, and conference facilities
Though lacking a bit in terms of wellness offerings -- no pool or spa here -- the Prague Marriott has a good deal of dining and business features. The Bourbon Bar serves wines, cocktails, and light bites, while more traditional dishes can be ordered at the Midtown Grill Restaurant. The latter also serves a great buffet breakfast (for a fee) of hot and cold items like waffles, bacon, and made-to-order eggs. The 24-hour fitness center is well-sized and has a good selection of cardio and weight-training machines, plus free weights and mats in front of floor-to-ceiling mirrors. A business center and 11 conference rooms have audiovisual and multimedia equipment, and include the 650-person capacity Bohemia Grand Ballroom. Executive and Suite-level guests have access to a lounge with free continental breakfast, daytime snacks and drinks, and evening hors d'oeuvres. On-site parking is at a fee, while Wi-Fi is free in common areas, or everywhere for Marriott Rewards members.