Pension Ametyst

This is a small pension housed in an old building — just be aware there’s no lift, but staff kindly helped us with suitcases. The location while not perfect is good: about 12 minutes on foot to the main square, just 5 minutes to the castle, and 5 minutes from the river where the rafting tours drop off, with plenty of restaurants nearby. Our suite for 3 nights was one of 2 rooms on the top (2nd) floor, and it was very large (the other one was very small): a king bed with lots of storage space, 3 additional single beds, and a sitting area with a couch and 2 chairs. High A-frame ceilings gave the room a wonderful sense of space, with rustic wooden beams throughout — including a substantial 12-inch high beam running its length on the floor and an 8-inch beam you’ll need to step over to enter the bathroom. A few of the beams are low enough that you’ll want to watch your head. The suite had polished brick flooring throughout the spacious living area, adding to the rustic feel. Lighting was a real strength, with a thoughtful variety of fixtures throughout. The bed was comfortable, with good bedding and pillows. There were no fewer than five mirrors, including one full-length. The bathroom, while small, impressed with four different sets of lighting — genuinely excellent — plus a window above the sink for natural light. There’s no shower unfortunately, but a large open bathtub with a shower wand; it works well, though it takes some care to avoid splashing water across the floor. Water gets very hot very quickly and water pressure is excellent. Bathroom storage and hooks were plentiful, there’s a ventilator, and the new towels were wonderfully fluffy (note, there are no washcloths provided). Along with the usual hairdryer, there is also a curling iron, a thoughtful touch, and luxurious velour robes with sandal slippers. It is the only room with a terrace, and that terrace was a real plus, furnished with a comfortable wicker chair, a dining table and 4 chairs, and a sturdy umbrella — though it felt like a missed opportunity not to include a couple of padded loungers for relaxing outside. A few drawbacks: eating breakfast on the terrace was nearly impossible because of wasps, and the terrace door has no shade or blackout option, so morning light floods at daybreak. There’s no coffee machine, though instant coffee, tea, and powdered milk are provided along with a kettle. The mini fridge, on the other hand, is a nice size and keeps things very cold when turned up, and there’s even a small freezer compartment that makes ice cubes. There’s no dining room, so breakfast works a little differently here: the evening before, you choose from a menu of five items, and your breakfast tray is brought up the next morning at a time you select. The breakfasts themselves were delicious, especially the pancakes, which came with fresh fruit, jam, corn syrup, yogurt, orange juice and your choice of hot beverage, including specialty coffees. The room was wonderfully quiet at night, and the AC ran effectively and quietly. There’s a small communal kitchen right outside the suite with a sink, microwave, and dishes. Every member of staff we encountered was pleasant and helpful throughout our stay. We booked the spa experience with Jacuzzi. It was a languorous, relaxing treat. The deluxe option provided snacks and sparkling wine, including gluten-free items for my husband. It genuinely exceeded our expectations and was worth the splurge. Very few hotels in Cesky Krumlov have terrace rooms - possibly only the Grand Hotel and the Dvořák. We chose the Ametyst and this large suite in particular because of its lovely spacious terrace - probably the best one in town. We were very happy we did.

Very nice guesthouse on the edge of the old town; all attractions are within walking distance in just a few minutes. Parking is just around the corner, and direct access for loading and unloading is easily possible. Very nice rooms with air conditioning and modern bathrooms, very good and friendly service. A first-class and extensive breakfast (including fresh egg dishes) is served daily to the room - the night before, you indicate when you want what. Simply superb. We felt very comfortable here and can recommend this place without hesitation.

Overall it was a nice apartment and a nice spa as well. That said, when we arrived we came to find that a "two bedroom" was actually a one bedroom with three very uncomfortable cots on the floor in the living area Additionally, the safe and both air conditioners didn't work, which the host attempted to fix but either way were inoperable for our stay Leaving an average review only because the initial host attempted her best to help us when we arrived and the sauna was nice to have, without her it would be less