THE PRESIDENT HOTEL
Address: Náměstí Curieových 1/100, 110 00 Czech Republic Praha 1
Phone: +420 234 614 100 Website: President Hotel Website
We enjoyed seven days at the President Hotel after our Danube Waltz river cruise. The President is a mid-rise property loaded with a pleasing urban vibe, great service, and upscale accommodations. Located on the Old Town side of the Vltava River, the President offers a picture perfect view of the river and Prague Castle.
Great Location
Because the President is situated right on the edge of Prague’s Medieval Old Town, it was only a half-mile or less on foot to attractions such as the Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock, Jewish Quarter and the high-end retail of Parizska Street. To connect with public transportation we crossed over the Vltava to the Čechův Most Light Rail station. Čechův Most is a hub for several routes on Prague’s excellent public transport system. Trams run frequently and we only waited a few minutes to catch our tram. TIP: the President’s helpful concierge staff sell inexpensive daily transit passes and give great directions!
Features & Comforts
We splurged a little bit and booked a deluxe room with castle view and were happy with the choice.
We were impressed with the cool modern décor, awed by the breathtaking views of Prague Castle and wowed by the spacious 269 square foot room. Our room was outfitted with a king bed, flat screen TV, coffee maker, mini bar, safe, large double wardrobe, an easy chair and a spacious upholstered window seat. I’ve dreamed of having a window seat since I was a little girl and this seat was a dream come true because of its great view of the Vltava River and Prague Castle. And it was large enough for two people, seriously, it was large enough and comfortable enough to sleep in! It was a great place to lounge and spend the early morning hours watching the sun come up and planning the day’s activities.
The bathroom was large and well-appointed with towel warmers, blow dryers and toiletries. Our only minor concern about the bathroom was the shower over soaking tub configuration. It required a giant step into, and out of the tub, which felt a little awkward.
Public Areas
We loved the modern style open lobby enclosed with floor to ceiling windows and studded with comfortable seating pits and a baby grand piano. We spent a few evenings dreamily looking at the city lights while enjoying a beverage from the full bar and listening to the piano man play.
Restaurants
The Restaurant Vltava serves lunch and dinner. We tried the mushroom risotto there for lunch once and it was delicious.
Breakfast was included in the room rate and it was varied and enormous! The buffet included breads, pancakes, danish, spreads, beverages, fruits, cereals, meats, grilled veggies, cheeses and cooked-to-order eggs. The breakfast area was very spacious and pleasant and was conducive to striking up conversations with fellow travelers. We met a lovely couple from York, England who gave us some great tips for our upcoming visit to their hometown.
A new restaurant named Elements was under construction while we were there.
PROS
- Location was particularly beautiful and convenient
- Check in was easy – hotel staff speak excellent English
- Fabulous included buffet breakfast
- A nice little treat is the evening chocolate delivered by hotel staff
- Concierge exchanges currency, sells tram tickets, arranges admissions and gives directions
- Nightly live music in lobby
- Full Bar and Restaurant
- Spotlessly clean, well maintained, and quiet
- Get exclusive discounts by booking directly with hotel at https://www.hotelpresident.cz/offers-packages/
CONS
- Awkward shower/tub configuration
- Nearest ATM is located at Intercontinental Hotel next door
ATTRACTIONS NEARBY
Public Transportation Hub – 6 min walk
Parizska Shopping Street – 7 min walk
Jewish Cemetery – 7 min walk
Old Town Square – 8 min walk
Charles Bridge – 14 min walk
Prague Castle – 20 mins by tram and walking
Petrin Hill – 35 mins by tram and walking
COMFORT STAY
Bed – Very comfortable with crisp high quality linens
Room – Oversized with magnificent view of Prague Castle
Bath – Shower over tub configuration
WiFI – Yes, free & fast
TV – Yes, with a few English Channels
Breakfast – The dining room offers a full range of complimentary breads, fruits, cereals, drinks, and hot foods including made to order eggs.
Restaurant – Serving lunch and dinner. No room service.