Art Deco Imperial

"Just returned from 5 nights at this hotel. Booked directly with the hotel and sent an email a few days prior to our arrival but did not even get a reply/acknowledgement of the email. Hotel itself was very nice and everywhere was spotlessly clean, the only downside on entering the lobby was the smell, there was a strong fishy smell on most days. We originally thought it was coming from the restaurant next door but on entering the lift it became even stronger (not sure if its the cleaning products used but they do not smell very pleasant at all). We were given room 409B which was facing the street, it was a really lovely room, very comfy beds and a lovely bathroom (although if you struggle climbing in and out of a bath to have a shower, this is not for you - I am 5ft 2 and fully mobile but struggled getting in and out of the bath to take a shower as its quite deep). Pillows were a bit soft but there is a firmer one in the wardrobe; robes and slippers provided and a kettle with tea/coffee (bottled water is chargeable at around £3.50 a bottle). Toiletries were my favourite, Rituals and full size bottles as well. Two bath towels provided each day (I always need extra as I have long hair that does not fit in a hand towel so maybe an extra towel in the bathroom would be a nice idea). Hairdryer in the bathroom was fine, I had read it was really slow but I had no problems with it. Noise from the road was a bit of a pain, the trams started trundling past at around 6 a.m. and continued all day. We did have to ask to move rooms due to this and were given room 317 with awful views (on the website and when booking it did say rooms facing the street or a lovely quiet courtyard - not sure where this was though!) Having peace and quiet was more important than the view on this trip due to being there for a medical procedure and needing rest. Location is ok, a short walk into the old town (10 minutes or so) and a short walk from the Metro station which we had to use everyday to get to the clinic and which was great and very cheap £1.50 for half an hour (tickets are sold by time not distance) don't forget to validate your ticket after purchase though or you could end up with a £60 fine! We didn't eat at the restaurant so cannot comment, but we did have a drink at the bar in the lobby which to be honest was not for us. The bar area is to the side just off the lobby and more like a waiting area than a bar. Staff on reception were pleasant enough."

"The Art Deco Imperial Hotel is very centrally located close to the Namasti Republiky metro station and tram links, and comprises of a very traditional old building that comes complete with modern touches. Just bear in mind that the signage on the building bears no reference to "art deco", and is simply named as the Imperial Hotel. It took me a while to realise that I had walked past a couple of times. It is very easy to get to the hotel on public transport from the airport, and travellers over the age of 65 should bear in mind that they can travel on buses, trams and the metro etc free of charge. There is no need to register in advance; just get on. Best to carry your passport or driver's licence in case you are stopped by an inspector. Take the 59 trolley bus from the airport (they run very frequently) to the terminus at Nadrazi Veleslavin. There, transfer to the metro (Line B) and travel to Mustek. There, change to Line A and go the one stop to Namesti Republiky. Follow the signs for the Masarykvvo Nadrazi exit. On exiting the station, walk away from where the buses and trams are and Na Porici runs across thte bottom after a two minute walk. The Imperial hotel is on the opposite site of the street,just to your right. I was greeted very warmly on arrival and all facilities were clearly explain to me in detail. I booked the Imperial Suite, which is on the top floor. This makes it very quiet, with only a hint of traffic noise during the day, which I found rather soothing, and a reminder where I was in Europe. There were two lifts in the building, of which only one was operational. The lifts were controlled by room key cards, making things very secure. The main suite door opens into the sitting room and there is an adjacent washroom. The furnishings were traditional and very substantial, with a decent amount of storage space, which includes an ironing board and safe. There was a two seater settee that was comfortable and also a separate seat. There is a writing desk and minibar. Bottled water was provided, but this was chargeable, though there was clear signage indicating that tapwater in Prague is perfectly safe to drink. What I really liked about this room were the skylight windows, which provide plenty of natural light and a pleasant view of the rooftops and spires from both the sitting room and the bedroom. There were blackout blinds fitted, meaning that the rooms could be pitch black for sleeping. The bedroom was spacious with a huge king-size plus bed. The room was serviced daily with the bed linen changed every three days as a standard, though this could be done daily by placing a card on the top of the bed. I met the housekeeping staff on a couple of occasions and they were extremely warm and friendly. There was a flat screen TV mounted on the wall at the bottom of the bed in addition to the one in the sitting room. There was another large wardrobe and a second safe. The large marble bathroom had vanity units for two, a separate shower cubicle and a very large soaking tub. Large supplies of high grade toiletries were available, and these were arrange in "his and her" groupings. There were plenty of towels and bathrobes, and the towels were replenished daily. Breakfast was served each morning in the main restaurant, where lunch and dinner could also be taken. The design of the expansive dining area was very traditional and attractive and breakfast was a buffet style. There was a good variety of food items to choose from and all items were fresh. The serving staff were constantly busy and worked together as a team. They were friendly and helpful. All surfaces in the room and public areas in general were very well maintained and immaculately clean. There was a sauna in the lower level, though, I did not use this. Check out was swift and efficient and my satisfaction was checked. My bill was accurate. From checking out of the hotel to arriving at the airport took just 45 minutes. If you allow 90 minutes, you will be absolutely fine. This meant that I could easily have had time to take breakfast before leaving. The airport was very efficient and clearing emigration took seconds. This reviewer enjoyed his stay at Art Deco Imperial and was well looked after."

"An amazing hotel with wonderful staff and centrally located to visit the attractions, grab a coffee or enjoy an evening meal. The design of the hotel was beautiful and our room was large, very clean and comfortable. Definitely an excellent value for the price. The hotel is quiet at night – no party people in the halls. We opted to include the buffet breakfast with our nine night stay - delicious breakfast with many food choices. We used the hotel’s airport transfer - on time and professional. All the staff members go out of their way to help you with any questions. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone considering the experience of Prague."