We have just returned from a romantic break in Prague where we stayed in the Savoy from 2nd-4th March. What can I say...it was fantastic!
We ordered the hotel car to pick us up - 790 czk (about £22) and I have to say even though it was nice having someone waiting for us at the gate, it wasn't worth it. The hotel car was not that impressive - an old mercedes by English standards and the journey is only ten minutes. You can get a taxi for half the price (just ring AAA taxis who are reputable).
Upon arriving at the hotel a bellboy jumped to open my door of the car and welcolmed us very enthusiastically. Check in was extremely efficient also. We were directed to our room, 602 which I believe was an upgrade, and the bell boy followed with our luggage within 5 minutes. The reception was very helpful at all times later on when we needed something for our room or information about transport etc.
The room - it was fantastic in every way. Beautifully decorated with a huge marble bathroom and seperate toilet, entrance hall, and living area in the bedroom. We arrived to a welcome note and a pastry platter. We were just admiring the bed (the COMFIEST pillows in the world by the way I have never felt anything like it and would have bought them if I could!) when our doorbell rang. When answered a room service lady came in with a cake complete with candle followed by a bottle of champagne, just because it was my boyfriend's birthday! We were amazed at their attention to detail and consideration. There was music which could be turned on with speakers in all rooms including the toilet which had its own volume switch! Free minibar which got refilled every morning - very impressive.
Breakfast. There are no words to describe how good this was. A little tip - do not go down into the restaurant to eat it, have them bring it up to you. There is no charge for this and you get to pick everything you want off a menu, and the portions are HUGE! When the list says indicate quantity we took this literally, and ordered for example 2 sausages 2 bacon etc. We found out in the morning that this meant SERVINGS and we ended up with 10 sausages and about a pack of bacon each! Very very good quality though I have never had a better breakfast.
The area around the hotel is quite quiet at night, but this may have just been because we arrived on a sunday. Anyway if you are at a loss for where to go and its too late to go into the centre, walk towards the castle (left out of the hotel then left again) and then down the ramp next to the castle and go to Cowboys. Very good steaks and cocktails.
To get into the centre we just bought tickets at the hotel reception, and jumped on a 22 or 23 tram on the hotel side of the road and it takes about 10 minutes - get off after you cross the river and you will be right near Wencelas Square (which is actually a long road not a square!) We walked into the centre once without even meaning to - went to the castle then stopped in Cowboys then before we knew it we had reached Charles bridge - would only take 20 minutes if you walked straight there. We found a very nice italien restaurant - La Scala just off Old Town square on the side opposite the Astronomical Clock.
The hotel restaurant was very nice indeed. We were served like kings, given beef carpaccio as a complimentary course before starter and the food was very very good. We even had two waiters on each course bring out our food under silver domes and wait until they had both put them down, after which they would reveal it simultaneously. Very dramatic but a nice touch - you felt like you were very valued. We did not try the bar.
Following on from what I said earlier we decided to get a taxi back to the airport rather than the hotel car but when we told the concierge this she lowered the price of the hotel car considerably so we just took the offer.
Prague itself is beautiful, the castle is a must. I wont go into the sights we saw as this is really a review of the Savoy. All in all I would honeslty say this is the best hotel I have ever stayed in, especially in terms of the way they treat you and look after you like you are royalty. What makes it special is all the little extra touches that they think of that I have never experienced anywhere else.
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine