Fodor's Expert Review Beseda Hotel Prague

Large, white, airy, and located inside an attractive, 19th-century building that used to be a municipal meeting hall, the Beseda is based in an interesting part of New Town which manages to be both quiet and close to a lot of nightlife. It feels like a working neighborhood rather than a tourist area, which makes it less picturesque but arguably more interesting. Service can be mixed and the rooms, while comfortable, can feel a little chainlike. Conference facilities are available and there are connecting rooms for families.

room

Rooms don't scale the heights of style but do feature period furniture and anti-allergenic bedding. There's free Wi-Fi throughout.

From Room 414 you can see the shining, mirrored statute of Franz Kafka's head.

bathroom

Bathrooms are clean and reasonably sized, but it's a shame the shower heads don't have a permanent fitting to the wall - meaning if you want a shower rather than a bath, you have to hold the head over yourself with one hand. Not ideal.

lobby

The airy lobby and lounge area in the covered central courtyard, complete with wicker furniture and heaps of natural light and greenery, are relaxing.

dining

Prices here include breakfast, though there is no actual restaurant.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Breakfast at the Beseda could be better--there are other options nearby, particularly for good coffee.

drinking

The bar, with its wooden stools and old-fashioned lights hanging over the counter, has a bit more personality than many lobby bars, and friendly bar staff.