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Prague is an ancient city in central Europe, built around and within a 9th century castle, the largest of its kind in the world. The capital of Bohemia, which is now the Czech Republic, the city has always been one of Europe's premier merchant cities, with associated cultural activities which define the great cities of the world.
The extensive city centre area has been designated a World Heritage Site, and within Prague Czech Republic hotels reflect all the diverse culture and history of a city spanning 11 centuries.
Certainly one the best things about the city is its instant visual appeal. It is a beautiful city and unlike other European cities, in which many historic parts and buildings were destroyed during WWII, much of the old city remains intact and the cobbled streets and stunning architecture make for an ideal city break experience.
The castle remains the highlight for any tour and contains within in one of the other most popular attractions, St Vitus Cathedral, the oldest gothic cathedral in the world and the final resting place of the Bohemian kings.
Other notable architectural attractions include the old town and square where the medieval astronomical clock and tower can be found. The Jewish quarter contains the Old Jewish Cemetery and 13th Century Synagogue, and the historic Charles Bridge which dates from the 14th Century is also popular and provides a hub of activity during the day for painters and street traders.
The architecture of the city is certainly diverse and not confined to superb medieval examples. Alongside the Gothic and Renaissance styled buildings, lie other structures which celebrate the best of Baroque, Cubist, Neo-classical, Art Nouveau and ultra-modern designs.
Prague has always been one of the cultural capitals of Europe and continues to offer visitors a bewildering array of artistic and cultural forms of expression. A great many museums and galleries detail the cultural history of the city, while opera and theatre provide popular ways to experience some live entertainment. The life and work of writer Franz Kafka is particularly celebrated in the city and his grave can be found in the New Jewish Cemetery.
The city also hosts many festivals throughout the year, celebrating writing, cinema, theatre and music. From classical recitals to contemporary clubbing, the nightlife in the city is renowned and there are many bars and clubs in which to enjoy the famous Czech beers.
Eating and drinking in the city is comparatively inexpensive and there are a host of shopping options too, all of which has made the city one of the world's most popular city break destinations. Other popular things to do in the city for visitors include Prague Zoo, regarded as one of the best in the world and a trip by funicular railway to the top of Petrin Hill which offers outstanding views over the city.
Prague Czech Republic hotels are well placed to meet the demands of visitors to the city. A full complement of accommodation options is available from the finest luxury hotels to cheap and cheerful comfortable lodgings.
The incredible architecture of the city certainly forms a major part of the appeal for many hotels and guests can reside in some of the classic heritage buildings of Europe, where interiors rich in luxury period furnishings and ornamental detail present an ambience and character that has remained unchanged throughout the centuries.
The luxury hotels in the city certainly best capture the essence of the city's noble history and while much of the appeal is self evident in the surrounds, the hotels will also have every modern amenity expected of contemporary luxury facilities, such as climate control within the guest rooms and suites, business oriented features such as direct dial telephones with voicemail, and state of the art digital entertainment systems and internet connectivity.
Whether in some grand building of the old city or in an ultra-modern development, many hotels will have a full range of facilities and services for guests to conduct business in the city. In addition to the features in the guest rooms, such as work desks and internet connections, business oriented hotels will also likely have a business centre in which work stations with PCs can be found as well as print, fax and copying facilities. There may also be secretarial and courier services available.
Another feature of the diverse and beautiful architecture of the city is that boutique hotels are finding their natural home in Prague. Often seen as a welcome alternative to the large and often soulless hotel chains of the world, the boutique hotels offer a more intimate space which is infused with individuality, style and character.
These things, the city does naturally and combines them with the additional boutique features of a high level of commitment to personal service, where every effort is made to make any length of stay as comfortable and memorable as possible. Services will range from theatre tickets bookings and restaurant reservations to tours and excursions of the city.
Boutique style accommodation options can represent excellent value for money in Prague since many budget establishments still benefit from excellent stylish surrounds and are located in the heart of the city, close to all the most popular sights and attractions.
Other Prague Czech Republic hotels are of the type of global hotelier brand found in every major city in the world, both in grand luxury options and in a standard comfortable travel lodge style.
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