Hotel AmetystvsThe King Charles
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Hotel U Krale Karla (King Charles) ranks significantly better than Hotel Ametyst Prague. Hotel U Krale Karla (King Charles) comes in at 85 with endorsements from 9 sources such as Lonely Planet, Time Out and Michelin Guide.
Hotel Ametyst
Jana Masaryka 11, Prague 120 00, Czech Republic
From $41/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Though little pricey for the location -- a quiet backstreet about 5 blocks from námestí Míru -- the Hotel Ametyst is spotless and decorated in a warm contemporary style." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Fine, modern townhouse-style hotel with air-conditioned rooms, all with private bath or shower and Internet access."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Ametyst is an upper-middle-range, boutique hotel in a quiet, residential part of Prague... the free hot and cold breakfast buffet has a wide range of options." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The polished Ametyst straddles the line between boutique and hotel, with just enough style points... to put it in the boutique camp." Full review
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