Perla Hotel

Set back from the bustle of a main shopping thoroughfare and with a beautiful old square at the end of its street, the Perla is right in the center of the Old Town. Aptly named, the Asian-inspired design incorporates lots of pearls, from the four bubble front desks to the large murals behind beds. A mustard-yellow paint dominates the walls of the lobby, hallways, and cafe, which are offset by wood or copper floors, and red intricately carved wood furniture. The polished cafe and bar acts as the main common area for guests, though there's also a smoking lounge is on the fifth floor, however, cigarette smells drift to hallways and rooms. The hotel mostly draws tourists, with a few business travelers here for the central location. 

The hotel's surrounding buildings are mostly residential with some ground-level cafes and shops, but its side-street location is just off a main shopping street. Two minutes' walk from Mustek metro station and five minutes from the tram, it's in a well-connected are, plus its central Old Town location means plenty is accessible on foot. Bethlehem Chapel is a three-minute walk and the Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, and Charles Bridge are all under a 10-minute walk. The National Theatre and Palladium shopping mall are the same distance, and there's a mini-market next door. Guests shouldn't find the hotel's lack of a full restaurant too much of a problem, as there are many nearby. Vaclav Havel Airport is a 25-minute drive or 45 minutes by public transport and guests staying a minimum of three nights get free airport transfers.

Air-conditioned rooms are on the small side but definitely eye-catching, with wall photo murals of oversized pearls behind twin- or king-size beds with red bedspreads, matching throw pillows, and chrome bubble lighting. Glossed black panels with mirrors match small desks with white ottomans, and red carved-wood chairs sit in the corners. All rooms have small flat-screen LCD TVs, mini-fridges and free Wi-Fi, plus wardrobes with plenty of hanging space and shelving housing electronic safes. Note that there's a fee for kettles and earplugs are provided to help battle street noise. Rooms overlook the street. Bathrooms are sleek with shiny black tiles, and have shower/tub combos, magnifying mirrors, hairdryers, and toiletries.

Though it lacks a full restaurant, the Perla offers a free buffet breakfast in its Cafe/Bar. Cooked options include scrambled eggs and bacon, plus some unexpected risotto and potato dishes, and continental options alongside hot beverages that including Illy coffee. Snacks, coffee, and alcoholic drinks are served here until late as well. Cardio and weights machines can be found in the fitness center where yellow walls, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and red drapes are a bit too loud. A sauna is also located here. Secure off-site parking is at a fee, ironing facilities are on request, and Wi-Fi is free throughout.