Fugnerovo namesti 1865/4, Prague, Czech Republic | (618) 248-8274
New Town location, a five-minute walk to I.P. Pavlova Metro station
15-minute walk to nightlife in Wenceslas Square
Rooms include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes
Restaurant for all meals, plus lounge and lobby bar
Spa area for massages, plus a sauna and hot tub
Conference, meeting, and wedding facilities
Hotel can assist with tickets and airport transfers (for a fee)
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Some major attractions too far to reach on foot
Breakfast is not included in all room rates
Traffic noise can reach some rooms
Stuffy decor won't be to everyone's taste
The Green Garden Hotel is a three-pearl property located in Prague's New Town, a 15-minute walk from Wenceslas Square and near the metro. Housed in a beautiful Art Nouveau building, the style here is a little old-fashioned, but the hotel is a decent place to bed down for a few nights. The 60 rooms are pleasant and spacious, and include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant serves all three meals, and there's a bar for a nightcap. A spa area includes a sauna and massage treatments, and is a surprising addition for a hotel in this category. Rates are competitive, but travelers who'd prefer a trendy locals-only neighborhood and more modern style might consider the pentahotel Prague instead, a 10-minute tram ride from the Old Town.
Scene
Simple mid-range hotel with Old World style and just enough features for a few nights
The Green Garden Hotel occupies a beautiful converted Art Nouveau building that has lots of character. The style is largely traditional throughout, with period features such as a wrought-iron staircase, lots of polished hardwood, wooden paneling, and wonderful frescoes. It's definitely old school and not without its appeal, though the decor won't suit all travelers. For the most part, though, previous travelers like the hotel's intimate, romantic vibe. The large plant-lined Green Garden restaurant is a highlight, with its glass ceiling and stained-glass details really drawing on the hotel's early 20th-century origins. Couples are the most frequent visitors here, but the hotel also attracts families and friends looking for a quieter location outside the main city center.
Location
New Town location, a 15-minute walk from Wenceslas Square and near the metro
This hotel is in Prague's New Town, a short walk to I.P. Pavlova Metro station, which puts most of the city's major sights within easy reach. For nightlife, Wenceslas Square is only a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Otherwise, there are a few bars, restaurants, shops, and convenience stores in the immediate neighborhood. The major attractions of Old Town and Prague Castle are too far to reach on foot for most travelers, and you'll need to hop on the tram, metro, or a bus to reach most. It's a 20-minute journey by bus to Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral, while the Old Town and the wonderful Astronomical Clock will take around 20 minutes to reach by metro. Visitors should expect a 60-minute journey on public transport to reach Vaclav Havel International Airport. The same trip takes about 25 minutes in a taxi.
Rooms
Traditional rooms with minibars, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs; some with views of Prague Castle
Decor is similar across the hotel's many configurations and categories, with carpeted floors, contrasting emerald and red accents, classic wooden furniture, and matching drapes, bedspreads, and pillows. Rooms are well maintained, but the overall effect may still be a little dated for some. All come with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, minibars, electric kettles, flat-screen TVs, desks, safes, and seating areas. Family Suites include separate living rooms with pullout couches. Some top-floor rooms offer views to Prague Castle, and Luxury Suites come with free bottles of sparkling wine and chocolate pralines on arrival. Despite soundproofing and double-glazed windows, some front-facing rooms may pick up noise from passing traffic on the main road outside. Bathrooms have tile flooring, but again, the floral accent tiles won't be to everyone's tastes. Larger units have shower/tub combos, double vessel sinks, and bidets, while smaller units have only shower stalls and limited counter space. All bathrooms include wall-mounted hairdryers, towels, and free toiletries. Larger units also include robes and slippers.
Features
Pretty restaurant, lounge, lobby bar, simple spa with sauna, and free Wi-Fi
This small hotel has a limited number of amenities, the highlight of which is the beautiful Green Garden restaurant, with its greenery, huge columns, and intricate stained-glass panels. The restaurant serves traditional Czech fare, as well as a range of international cuisines. The hotel also has a smaller lounge restaurant serving breakfast, though the meal isn't included in regular room rates. A intimate lobby bar has a large flat-screen TV and provides a quiet space for guests to chill out after a day of sightseeing. Perhaps surprisingly, the hotel also offers a small spa area, with a sauna, hot tub, and some nooks for reading and relaxing. Massages can be arranged. Green Garden has conference, meeting, and wedding facilities, plus concierge services, tour and ticket assistance, dry cleaning and laundry services, luggage storage, and an on-site currency exchange. Parking is available for a daily fee, and the hotel can arrange airport transfers (for a fee). Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.