Hotel Otakar occupies an Art Nouveau building on Otakarova street, south-east of the centre. It is a 3-star hotel with a wellness area with a sauna and a whirlpool bath. A good fit if you are going to the congress centre, or if you are happy to take the tram to reach the historic centre.
Location and getting around
Vyšehrad is about a 25-minute walk away, and Wenceslas Square (the statue of St Wenceslas) and Prague main station (Praha hlavní nádraží) are about 30.
According to the property, the Otakarova tram stop is right opposite; from it you reach Wenceslas Square in about 10 minutes and the Old Town in about 25. The hotel also places the congress centre 15 minutes away on foot and Praha-Vršovice railway station 650 metres away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom with a shower. There is free wifi throughout the building and a bar in the lobby.
The wellness centre has a sauna and a whirlpool bath. Breakfast is continental and buffet; according to the hotel, it is included in all rates. Check this in your booking.
Who it suits
- Ideal if you are interested in early 20th-century architecture.
- A good fit if you want a sauna after a day of walking.
- Practical if you have a conference and prefer to walk there.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 to midnight and check-out is from 7:00 to 11:00. Although the hotel’s text mentions 24-hour reception, the arrival window ends at midnight: if you arrive later, let them know. Compare with other 3-star hotels if you want to be closer to the river.