Hotel Julian

I booked this hotel because of its excellent ratings and it absolutely lived up to all the praise. It is a gem. On entering it presents as a charmingly quaint old establishment but the rooms are completely modernised to a high standard. Comfortable, quiet room with great bathroom. AC, but also open-able windows. Feels like a small establishment but with big hotel services (like fast laundry). Front desk staff were very friendly and helpful. Good selection for breakfast (amazing pastries). Probably one of the nicest hotels we have stayed in. Location is great, too. A tram stop just around the corner gets you to the old town or the castle in a few stops. (Remember, over 65s travel free but carry proof of age). Wide selection of restaurants in the surrounding area. Petrin park entrances and the now-operating funicular are nearby.

A building in Old Town within easy reach of all things ‘Old’ was our hotel pick for Praha. After a long train journey we were welcomed to the hotel with a complimentary drink by the very pleasant David. Once settled in our room we enjoyed some beverages and also enjoyed the conversation with said David, which continued throughout our stay. Petr was a true gentleman and so helpful on our last day. The bed was comfortable enough to allow a good night sleep and the air con in the room was effective. Despite requesting a walk-in shower due to restricted mobility, we weren’t offered one. I would advise anyone with mobility issues to avoid Room 308 as you need to have legs like Robert Wadlow to get over the bath to shower. If you do succeed, there is good water pressure and plenty of hot water. I recommend bringing your own body wash and shampoo as the smell of the all-in-one on offer is indeterminable. Breakfast, in all honesty was a bit of a disappointment. The earlier you eat, the better the selection. Try to get there before 8:30am and avoid the juices as they are diluted cordial. Housekeeping was, on the whole good. Internet could be a bit spotty at times and the TV had many tuning issues in the evening. We encountered several lovely staff during our stay and one really abrupt one. The curt attitude was suitably admonished. Before choosing this hotel, bear in mind that there is no restaurant here, no bar here and just a small selection of spirits and one bottled lager kept behind the front desk. However, if you want your back or extremities rubbed, they can facilitate this. Perhaps the massaging could be replaced by an atmospheric eatery/watering hole? I’ll end with a polite request. At least provide your guests with complimentary bottled water in the room - this is the the only hotel I’ve ever stayed at where none was provided unless you bought it from the mini-bar!

The Hotel Julian was perfect for our week in Prague, quiet, close to the sites visited! Spacious, clean room. Varied breakfast. Staff of commendable kindness. The real ray of sunshine at the hotel is named Marcela: welcoming, energetic, helpful at all times, her information and services were invaluable, always with a smile! Mireille and Dominique