The King CharlesvsHilton Prague Old Town
Hotel U Krale Karla (King Charles) and Hilton Prague Old Town are both rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel U Krale Karla (King Charles) is preferred by most writers compared to Hilton Prague Old Town. Hotel U Krale Karla (King Charles) is ranked #7 in Prague with praise from 10 reviews such as Insight Guides, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
The King Charles
Nerudova-Uvoz 4, Praha 1, Hradcany, Prague 11800, Czech Republic
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Quiet baroque townhouse close to the castle... Splendid staircase leads to traditional bedrooms featuring parquet floors and antique furnishings."
Frommer's
"The atmosphere is almost Disneyesque in its pretense, but somehow appropriate for this location at the foot of Prague Castle." Full review
Insight Guides
"This Baroque building (it took its present form in 1639) is in a quiet and convenient location at the top of the hill, looking out over Petrín Hill and the Strahov."
Lonely Planet
"The ‘King Charles’ is a cosy, romantic hotel set in a lovely, ‘baroquefied’ Gothic building, with rooms set on landings around an impressive central atrium with a stained-glass ceiling." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"U Krále Karla (the King Charles) is a 19-room boutique hotel situated on the Royal Route... an old-world atmosphere remains in the individually designed guestrooms." Full review
Rough Guide
"Possibly the most tastefully exquisite of all the small luxury hotels in the castle district, with beautiful antique furnishings and stained-glass windows."
Time Out
"Although it continues to generate buzz on some online Prague discussion boards, the King Charles remains its stolid, lovely self, with no visible ego boost." Full review
Star Service
"Located on the narrow but picturesque thoroughfare that climbs from Mala Strana to Hradcany, Hotel u Krale Karla was once the sibling of the bolder, medieval-flavored Hotel u Pava. " Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Hotel U Krale Karla (King Charles) is housed in a charming, historic building with elegant decor and a romantic atmosphere drawing couples." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This charming four-star enjoys a splendid and attractive location below Prague Castle in Prague’s Lesser Quarter (Mala Strana) and a rich, baroque interior that will appeal to romantics." Full review
Hilton Prague Old Town
V Celnici 7, Nove Mesto, Prague 110 00, Czech Republic
From $269/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Located in the heart of the city and boasting an art deco style lobby with white marble, mirrors and gold decor."
Frommer's
"Formerly known as the Renaissance Prague and now newly refurbished and run by Hilton, this is a top-level business hotel." Full review
Concierge
"Don't confuse this place with the original Hilton in Prague: Hilton Prague Old Town is newer, smaller, and better located."
Travel + Leisure
"For its recent multimillion-dollar, top-to-bottom overhaul, the Hilton Old Town assembled a team of Europe’s finest talent." Full review
Star Service
"Corporate and leisure travelers not arriving in groups will find this to be a good fit, and the location is better too." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 303-room Hilton Prague Old Town is a luxury property with Art Deco-inspired decor." Full review
Time Out
"With its high-tech meeting rooms and high-speed Wi-Fi, the hotel is an excellent choice for business travellers." Full review
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For the most updated décor, request a Deluxe Room on the recently renovated seventh floor.
The Telegraph
8.0
"The slicker of Prague’s two Hilton hotels is well located between the city’s New and Old Towns." Full review