Location. The Courtyard by Marriott Prague Flora is located in the Vinohrady district of Prague, Czech Republic, which lies two kilometres from the city centre and Wenceslas Square. The Flora metro station, 100 metres from the hotel, provides a direct link to the city centre. Hotel Features. This eight-storey hotel features modern architecture with soaring, angled walls. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer currency exchange, concierge services and the use of a safe-deposit box. There is a dry cleaning service, the public areas have high-speed Internet connections, and parking is available (surcharge).

The Purple Basil Bistro serves Mediterranean specialities and features timber floors, contemporary furnishings and a display kitchen, plus a bar with an open fire.

There are four meeting rooms and a business centre.

The hotel has a fitness room with cardio- vascular equipment, steppers and exercise bikes.

Guestrooms. The 161 guestrooms have muted, contemporary decor and modern furnishings including desks. All are equipped with satellite television with pay movies, air conditioning and high- speed Internet connections. Other standard amenities include safes, hair dryers and minibars.

Expert Tip. Take the 229 steps up the Petrin Watch Tower, 2.5 kilometres from the hotel, for some of the very best views across the city of Prague.

Room Types:

Deluxe Room:   One king or two double beds. Desk with ergonomic chair, high-speed Internet connection (surcharge), multi-line phone with voicemail, air conditioning, 25-inch flat screen television with satellite channels and pay movies, tea and coffee making facilities, refrigerator, minibar, safe and hair dryer.

Superior Room:   One king bed. 28 square metres. Desk with ergonomic chair, high-speed Internet connection (surcharge), multi-line phone with voicemail, air conditioning, 25-inch flat screen television with satellite channels and pay movies, tea and coffee making facilities, refrigerator, minibar, safe and hair dryer.

Junior Suite:   One king bed. Separate living room with views over Prague. Desk with ergonomic chair, high-speed Internet connection (surcharge), multi-line phone with voicemail, air conditioning, 25-inch flat screen television with satellite channels and pay movies, tea and coffee making facilities, refrigerator, minibar, safe and hair dryer.

Driving Directions: From Prague Ruzyne Airport (PRG): Distance to Courtyard by Marriott Prague Flora is 24 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes' drive.

Getting there. Registered taxis wait outside the Arrivals hall and cost about 600-900 CZK (22-32 EUR) to the city centre. Minibuses depart from outside the Arrivals hall and run to Namesti Republiky square, in the city centre. The single fare is 90 CZK per person. Bus numbers 119 and 254 run to Dejvicka, the airport's closest metro station. The nearest metro station to the hotel is Flora, 100 metres away. The journey takes about 20-30 minutes, and single tickets cost 20 CZK (1 EUR). 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.