Hotel Three Storks

Hotel Three Storks is a beautiful three-story, 14th-century classical building located on the corner of a cobblestone square in Prague's Lesser Town, near Old Town. The building originally housed a brewery run by Augustine monks, and the hotel gets its name from a relief plaque of three storks on the corner of its facade. The hotel's entrance is through intricately carved wooden doors, which open onto the reception area -- a room with classical vaulted ceilings and a flashy reception counter covered in shiny mosaic work. Public areas are minimalist, with white walls and curtains, red carpets, contemporary furniture, and a few potted plants. A plant-filled cobblestone courtyard is a pleasant spot to relax. Clientele is a mix of leisure and business travelers.

Hotel Three Storks is located in Prague's Lesser Town, within walking distance of such major attractions as Charles Bridge and Prague Castle. A subway station is also nearby, and the neighborhood has many cafes, restaurants, and shops catering to tourists.

• Five-minute walk to Malastranska subway station 
• Nine-minute walk to Kakfa Museum
• 10-minute walk to Charles Bridge
• 11-minute walk to Prague Castle 
• 11-minute walk to St Vitus Cathedral
• 15-minute walk to Golden Lane 
• 15-minute walk to the Old Jewish Cemetery
• 10 minutes to the National Theater by public transportation
• 12 minutes to Wenceslas Square by public transportation
• 12 minutes to the Astronomical Clock and Old Town Square by public transportation
• 23 minutes to Vysehrad Fort by public transportation
• 38 minutes to Vaclav Havel Airport by public transportation (21-minute drive)

The 21 rooms at Hotel Three Storks are elegant and subdued, yet stylish and modern. Walls are a stark white, complementing the warm tones of the hardwood floors. Boxy sofas, molded armchairs, and white furniture are starkly modern, but they blend well with the classical prints that adorn the walls. All rooms include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, free Wi-Fi, electric kettles, and minibars. Bathrooms are ultra-modern, with chic vessel sinks, spacious walk-in showers, and handy amenities like magnifying mirrors, towel warmers, hairdryers, and toiletries. Double and Triple Deluxe Rooms have a few extras -- a free bottle of wine and nonalcoholic drinks from the minibar on arrival. Some rooms have stunning views of Prague Castle; others have intricately painted ceiling beams -- an interesting period detail. Be aware that street-facing rooms on the lower floor pick up some ambient noise.

As a small boutique property, the Hotel Three Storks doesn't pack the mega amenities of a large, upscale chain -- there is no spa or pool. But then it has its own touches: The buffet breakfast -- a spread of breads, pastries, cereals, fruit, yogurt, cold cuts, cheeses, and fruit -- comes with Champagne. The hotel's on-site restaurant, Waldstejnska Hospoda, focuses on traditional Czech specialties, and is open for lunch and dinner. The conference hall can fit up up to 53 people. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Nearby paid parking can be arranged, and the staff will help with tours and excursions, laundry, currency exchange, and shuttle service to the airport.