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Both Hotel U Krale Karla (King Charles) and Smetana Hotel are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Hotel U Krale Karla (King Charles) scores slightly higher than Smetana Hotel. Hotel U Krale Karla (King Charles) has a TripExpert Score of 86 with approval from 10 sources including Star Service, Travel + Leisure and Insight Guides.

The King Charles
8/10
Nerudova-Uvoz 4, Praha 1, Hradcany, Prague 11800, Czech Republic
From $85/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Quiet baroque townhouse close to the castle... Splendid staircase leads to traditional bedrooms featuring parquet floors and antique furnishings."
Frommer's 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
The Mozart Prague
8/10
Karoliny Svetle 34, Praha 1, Prague 11000, Czech Republic
From $285/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"17C residence near the river; renovated in a baroque style, with an elegant lobby and a pleasant courtyard terrace."
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"In a city with no shortage of historic sites, the Mamaison Suite Hotel Pachtuv Palace, next to the Charles Bridge on the banks of the Vltava River, is one of the city’s most well-known." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Former Baroque palace, now luxury hotel, in the heart of the old town, with charming and efficient staff, rooms and suites decked in a blend of antique and repro furniture."
Time Out Time Out
"With 50 deluxe and just-modernised apartments, and managers for various big-shot corporations already moving in, you'll be in some powerful company during a stay at the Pachtův Palace." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"In a privileged spot on the edge of the river Vltava and mere steps from Charles Bridge, this handsomely preserved baroque wonder offers some of the most original and lavish accommodations in Prague. " Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The 50-room, all-suite hotel sits next to the river, just a stone's throw from the Charles Bridge and right at the edge of the Old Town fray." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The historic 50-room hotel, set in a former palace, enjoys a riverside location close to Charles Bridge, regal rooms and a growing selection of five-star facilities." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Pachtuv Palace is an elegant four-pearl hotel in a prime Old Town location, housed in a 17th-century Baroque palace." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Opulent 17th-century Baroque palace with original frescoes and a serene courtyard, right next to the Charles Bridge." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Formerly called Pachtuv Palace, this beautiful18C residence sits by the river and has a charming baroque style" Full review

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