Location. The Botel Ristorante Matylda is located in Prague, Czech Republic, 100 metres from Karlovo Namesti metro line and 500 metres from Wenceslas Square, the Astronomical Clock, and the Old Town Square. Hotel Features. The Botel Matylda is a floating hotel located on the River Vltava, offering views of Prague Castle. Staff at the 24-hour front desk are on hand to assist with organising excursions in and around Prague. Other amenities include bicycle rentals, currency exchange, and complimentary wireless Internet. Complimentary parking is available.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning. Ristorante Matylda serves traditional Italian dishes in mahogany-panelled setting with rustic furnishings. During the summer months the restaurant and bar open onto a terrace at the stern of the boat, and more terrace seating is available on the riverbank.

Guestrooms. Seven air-conditioned cabin guestrooms available at the Botel Matylda. All are decorated in warm shades and feature dark-wood furnishings. Amenities include satellite LCD televisions with satellite channels, complimentary wireless Internet, minibars, and safes. Tiled and heated bathrooms offer showers and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. The grounds of the 11th- century Vysehrad Fortress are the final resting place of some of the Czech Republic's most famous figures. The fortress is perched on the edge of a cliff and overlooks the Vltava River.

Room Types:

Standard room:   Two twin beds. Period style cabin with dark wood furnishings and burgundy carpet. Air conditioning, LCD satellite television, complimentary wireless Internet, safe, minibar, and complimentary toiletries. Tiled bathroom with shower and complimentary toiletries. Hair dryer, iron/ironing board, and hypo-allergenic bedding available on request.

Driving Directions: From Prague Ruzyne Airport (PRG): Distance to Botel Matylda is 10 kilometres, approximately 15 minutes' drive.

Getting there. The hotel can provide airport transfers for a surcharge. For public transportation, take bus number 100 to Zlicin station/metro B, then the metro to Karlovo Namesti Station, which is 100 metres from the hotel. Alternatively, registered taxis wait outside the Arrivals hall and cost about 25 EUR to the Botel Matylda. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Prague's historic centre is compact and easy to explore on foot, as many roads are pedestrianised. There is an efficient and inexpensive public transport system, including trams, buses, metro, and a funicular railway. Tickets are available from tobacconists, stations, and many hotel reception desks, and can be used on all modes of transport. Five of the major metro stations have information offices, with schedules, maps, and directions.

Driving directions. From Prague Airport. Follow motorway R7 and turn onto Karlovarska Street. Continue along Patockova. Drive through the Strahovsky tunnel. At the Moevenpick hotel, turn into Pizenska. Turn right to Radlicka and left to Ostrovskeho, Vitavska. By the river, turn left onto the Jiraskuv Bridge. Turn left at the lights. Before Manes Exhibition House, turn left towards the river.