Location. Set in an 18th-century baroque palace beside the Vltava River, the Mamaison Pachtuv Palace is located in central Prague, Czech Republic. The hotel is 500 metres from the Old Town Square and National Theatre. Built in 1765, the four-storey hotel is within one kilometre of Wenceslas Square, the National Museum and State Opera. Prague Ruzyne Airport (PRG) is 16 kilometres from the hotel. Hotel Features. An arched portico leads into the lobby with polished wood furnishings, oriental-style rugs and rich red fabrics, which captures the MaMaison Pachtuv Palace's 18th-century character. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk offer sightseeing tips, while the concierge can make restaurant reservations or book tickets to shows and events.

Although the hotel does not have a restaurant, room service is available and breakfast is served (surcharge). There are numerous restaurants in the surrounding area.

The Mamaison Pachtuv Palace offers business services and meeting rooms for small groups. Wireless Internet access is available.

There is a fitness centre, and massages are available. The hotel opens onto tranquil gardens and courtyards.

Guestrooms. The Mamaison Pachtuv Palace's 50 baroque-style guestrooms, decorated in warm hues with polished wood floors and soft fabrics, feature antique furnishings and framed paintings. All of the individually designed apartments include complimentary high-speed Internet connections, minibars, satellite television, direct-dial phones and DVD players. Kitchenettes are equipped with tea/coffee making facilities, refrigerators and microwaves.

Room Types:

Junior Suite:   One king bed. Individually designed with a combination of antique and modern furnishings, rugs, paintings, and baroque period features. Climate control, satellite television, CD player, DVD player, direct-dial phone, safe, complimentary high-speed Internet connection, minibar. Kitchenette with refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, microwave, cookware, and dishes. Mosaic-tiled bathroom with handheld shower, bathrobes, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries.

One Bedroom Deluxe Suite:   One king and one twin bed. Individually designed with a combination of antique and modern furnishings, rugs, paintings, and baroque period features. Separate sitting area. Climate control, satellite television, CD player, DVD player, direct-dial phone, safe, complimentary high-speed Internet connection, minibar. Kitchenette with refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, microwave, cookware, and dishes. Mosaic-tiled bathroom with handheld shower, bathrobes, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries.

Two Bedroom Deluxe Suite:   Two bedrooms with two king beds. Separate sitting area. Individually-designed with a combination of antique and modern furnishings, rugs, paintings, and baroque period features. Climate control, satellite television, CD player, DVD player, direct-dial phone, safe, complimentary high-speed Internet connection, minibar. Kitchenette with refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, microwave, cookware, and dishes. Mosaic-tiled bathroom with handheld shower, bathrobes, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries.

Junior Suite Deluxe:   One king bed. Patio. Desk. Complimentary high-speed Internet connection. Cable/satellite TV with DVD player. Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, minibar, and cookware. Hair dryer. In-room safe.

Driving Directions: From Prague Ruzyne Airport (PRG): Distance to Pachtuv Palace is 16 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes' drive.

Getting there. Registered taxis wait outside the Arrivals hall and cost about 600 CZK-900 CZK (22 EUR-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 journey takes about 20-30 minutes, and single tickets cost 20 CZK (1 EUR). Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Facing the Vltava River, the Pachtuv Palace hotel is 100 metres from Charles Bridge. 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. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Driving directions. From the airport, take the D5 motorway and follow the signs for "Centrum". Cross the river, turn left, then pass the National Theatre on the right. The Pachtuv Palace hotel is located just before Charles Bridge on the right-hand side of the road.