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and layout, and all are kept to the same exceptionally high standard evident through-
out the hotel. There is an impressive library of CDs, DVDs, and books about music
off the lobby, and a full-time resident musicologist available to help you choose a con-
cert in the city.
Trzistê 9, Praha 1. & 225-334-111. Fax [phone]. www.ariahotel.net. 52 units. From 8,010Kc ($333/£160) dou-
ble; 10,230Kc ($426/£205) suite. Rates include breakfast. AE, MC, V. Metro: Malostranská, then tram no. 12, 22, or 23
to Malostranské nám. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; exercise room; courtesy car from the airport; 24-hr. business cen-
ter; 24-hr. room service. In room:A/C, Internet, DVD/CD player, minibar, hair dryer, safe.

STARÉ MÊ STO (OLD TOWN) & JOSEFOV
Very Expensive
Four Seasons Hotel This addition to Prague's short list of luxury hotels is
its most impressive. Located in an imposing position on the banks of the Vltava River
right next to Charles Bridge, the Four Seasons provides an elegant base for exploring
Old Town and enjoying the symphonies at the nearby Rudolfinum, while taking in a
wonderful panoramic view of Prague Castle across the river.
Its executive suites and guest rooms are nicely appointed. The best have sweeping
views and sunken marble tubs. In the tasteful and lower-priced Art Nouveau wing,
comfortable doubles can be booked for less than $300, but the street-side views are
much less impressive.
All rooms are fitted with fine solid wood furniture, some with antique pieces, oth-
ers with more modern avant-garde accents.
Veleslavínova 2a, Praha 1. & 221-427-000. Fax [phone]. www.fourseasons.com. 162 units. From 7,800Kc
($324/£181) double; from 15,600Kc ($649/£363) suite. AE, DC, MC, V. Metro: Staromêstská. Amenities: Restaurant;
bar; health club; concierge; business services; 24-hr. room service; laundry; dry cleaning overnight. In room: A/C, TV,
CD, DVD player, dataport, minibar, hair dryer, safe.
Expensive
Hotel Paríz At the edge of nám ê stí Republiky and across from the Municipal
House, the 100-year-old Pa r í z provides a rare chance to put yourself back in the gilded
First Republic. The high-ceilinged guest rooms are done in a purplish theme; they
aren't plush but are comfortable and adequately equipped, with more modern furnish-
ings than the lobby would suggest. It's the ground floor that really maintains an
authentic period elegance.
U Obecního domu 1, Praha 1. & 222-195-195. Fax [phone]. www.hotel-pariz.cz. 94 units (74 with tub/shower
combination, 20 with shower only). 4,650Kc ($193/£93) double; 8,250Kc ($343/£165) suite. AE, DC, MC, V. Metro:
Námêstí Republiky. Amenities: Restaurant; cafe; concierge; business services; 24-hr. room service; babysitting; laun-
dry; dry cleaning. In room: A/C, TV, minibar, hair dryer, safe.
Moderate
D*m krále Jirího The “House at King George's” perches above two pubs on a nar-
row side street. The rooms are pretty bare but have a bit more charm than they used
to. The ceilings are high, and the dark wooden furniture is another improvement. Ask
for a room in back if you want to deaden the clamor of the pubs below. Breakfast is
served in the wine cellar, which lacks character despite a recent remodeling.
Liliová 10, Praha 1. & 353-232-100. Fax [phone]. www.hotel.cz/kraljiri. 11 units. From 2,700Kc ($112/£54)
double or suite. Rates include breakfast. AE, MC, V. Metro: Staromêstská. In room: TV, fridge.
Inexpensive
Pension Unitas/Art Prison Hostel With a quirky history (same building
complex as Hotel Cloister Inn) and an unbeatable location at this price, the Unitas is

Value