The Grand Mark PraguevsHotel Josef
Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Design Hotel Josef Prague scores slightly higher than The Grand Mark Prague. Design Hotel Josef Prague has a TripExpert Score of 86 with approval from 11 publications including Star Service, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
The Grand Mark Prague
Hybernska 12, Prague 11000, Czech Republic
From $415/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"200 year old listed building with a delightful glass-topped atrium, a cosy bar, inner courtyard and a formally planted rear garden."
Frommer's
"It arrived just in time for the world economic downturn, but has enough going for it that it will surely outlast the bad times." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"Just steps from Republic Square and its fabulously Art Nouveau Municipal House, the Kempinski Hybernská occupies a fifteenth-century palace." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Menu: 265CZK - Carte: 663CZK-1263CZK"
Oyster
Luxury
"The 75-room Mark Luxury Hotel Prague is a boutique property set in a 15th-century mansion within walking distance of Prague's Old Town Square." Full review
Star Service
"Service is a standout feature, and the low room count makes this one of Kempinski's best on the continent. It is certainly one of the most sophisticated and expensive choices in Prague." Full review
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Nonetheless, prices are steep and those in search of similarly comfortable but more understated lodgings could choose the nearby Hilton or the Radisson.
Jetsetter
"In the heart of ancient Prague, the Kempinski Hotel Hybernská Prague is one of the newest hotels on the luxury scene, with 75 rooms and suites." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The first Kempinski hotel in Prague is a classy addition to the city’s collection of high-end hotels." Full review
Fodor's
"The vaunted Kempinski brand's first foray into the Prague market, this hotel... brings a high level of service and attention to detail to a still-scruffy part of the center." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A striking 200 year old listed building with a glass-topped atrium, a baroque archway and lovely courtyard gardens" Full review
Hotel Josef Show All Reviews
Rybna 20, Prague 11000, Czech Republic
From $97/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Modern boutique hotel with a light-filled lobby and a delightful courtyard garden."
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Ask for a room with a view on either the 7th or 8th floor.
Frommer's
"The Josef stands as the new home for tasteful minimalism in the new Bohemia. It is the hippest of Prague's new hip hotels." Full review
Concierge
"The city's highest style quotient—or most self-conscious design statement—belongs to this 2003-vintage place five minutes' walk from Old Town Square near Josefov."
DK Eyewitness
"This ultra-modern hotel is a wonderful contrast to the historic Jewish Quarter."
Rough Guide
"Prague’s top designer hotel exudes modern professionalism, the lobby is a symphony in off-white efficiency and the rooms continue the crisply maintained minimalist theme."
Star Service
"In the center of the city...in the touristy Jewish quarter, this is one of Prague's more distinct design-hotels, and its popularity arises for a reason; this is a wonderful hotel." Full review
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The best choice is to ask for a room facing the garden.
Jetsetter
"Modern, lively antidote to the Czech capital’s abundant neo-Renaissance and Art Nouveau historic hotels." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Reliable service, great views and excellent value for money are the hallmarks of this Old Town hotel, which attracts everyone from novelists to Mediterranean package groups who’ve done their homework." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Design Hotel Josef Prague is a modern boutique property that’s a short walk away from Old Town Square and other top attractions." Full review
Fodor's
"Cool, clean, white lines dominate the decor of this ultra-hip modern boutique hotel designed by London-based Czech architect Eva Jiricna." Full review