Fodor's Expert Review Questenberk

For castle junkies, Questenberk is actually in Prague's Unesco World Heritage castle district, Hradčany. The hotel building dates from 1620 and is part of the beautiful Strahov Monastery, perched on the hill overlooking Prague. The views are great and the location is quiet, but it is up a steep hill (or the No.22 tram can also do the job for you). The hotel itself is opulent and perhaps a touch old-fashioned.

Photo: Grand Deluxe Room

room

Some rooms have beautiful wooden floors with star patterns. Others have more dubious traditional hotel-style carpets, but the furnishings are generally lush and comfortable, and despite the age of the building, there is good air-conditioning. Each of the 27 rooms are different.

The Grand Deluxe rooms have the best views, either of the monastery or the sweeping vista across the city itself. Some rooms have small windows, but historical touches like wooden beams make up for this--ask when you book if this will bother you.

Photo: Grand Deluxe Room

bathroom

The bathrooms are generally spacious and well-appointed, with good shower pressure and powerful hairdryers (better than the standard hotel appliance). The provided robes and slippers are particularly comfy.

Photo: Reception

lobby

The lobby is really just a room and a wooden desk, but staff are friendly and efficient, and very keen to help.

Photo: Reception

gym

There are no fitness facilities, but you are steps away from Petřín park, one of Prague's loveliest outdoor spaces.

dining

The a la carte hotel breakfast is good, including homemade yogurt, and the views from the breakfast room are gorgeous.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Breakfast is extra, but it's worth it for the views and the food.

drinking

There's no bar, but there's complimentary tea and coffee all day in the guest lounge, plus afternoon refreshments and a welcome drink on arrival.