Review: Sheraton Prague Charles Square Hotel

Ewww... rule of thumb: no tongue unless it's still attached to someone. 😉

Good review Lucky! I always have liked Prague. I agree with your characterization as "incredibly charming".

Hey Lucky:

You mention " It still only features a shower/tub combo."

But the pictures have a separate tub and shower.

For $120 per night, sounds like a fine deal!

Based upon your 'charming' comment at the end: Which hotel would you stay at next time? Where is the best location?

Nice report, thanks!

I stayed there last year, and have exactly the same feelings about the stay as do you.

I got an SPG Hot Escapes rate, and so the value was excellent. But the hotel's location is un-charming, and 10-15 minutes walk away from everything. I guess that's why the good rates.

The staff were friendly enough but the lounge offerings weak. The all-day drinks selection did include beer, and I imagine win as well.

They also sent me to the elevator through the bar, but I think that's because I had a rollaboard, and the other elevator is up a half flight of stairs from the lobby. I used the stairs after the first day. I didn't think they locked like a dorm room so much as if the hotel had been converted from two or three adjacent apartment buildings, and these were the apartment building stairs. There were too many room service trays in the hallways all the time.

The bar access reminds me of the East Wing at the MGM Grand. Those rooms are so far out that to get to/from the strip it's usually faster to pass through the bar on the ground floor (yes, this wing has it's own bar) and out the door to the alley.

Logically, it all looks OK, like a pretty standard hotel, but emotionally it hit me as SO depressing! Even if I didn't know where it was, I would think "soviet era" decor. Totally spoiled first world mind set, but the blank walls, cheap curtains, foam sofa, wonky TV, and cut up Payday bar all combine to depress the heck out of me. Maybe there is a nice, homey B&B in Prague? Threw yourself on the sword for us again, Lucky... (PS: don't know what you do - perhaps its because you are so comprehensive - but your hotel reviews are the BEST!)

@ l -- Hah, you're right, so it features both a shower/tub combo and a separate walk-in shower, which is even odder in my opinion. 😀

I'll take a stab at your TV/OCD riddle. It's crooked (but perhaps it's on an adjustable mounting, therefore easily repositioned?) and flanked by two big windows that would make it hard to watch with the curtains open due to glare.

Arcardia Residence could be better for you next time.

@ l -- Whoops, missed the second part of your question. Either of the Hiltons, the InterContinental, the Radisson Blu, or the Mandarin Oriental would have a better location in my opinion.

Hmm... Not to impressive; don't regret not staying there when I was in Prague a few months ago.

After spending a long time perusing TripAdvisor and talking to family members who live in Prague, I stayed at Hotel Maximilian. Would recommend it to anyone who wants a hotel in a great location for a relatively low price. Great breakfast too - self-serve plus can sit-down and order off a breakfast menu.

P.S. A lot of higher-end hotels are on the west side of the river (same side as the castle) but east side, IMHO, has most tourist attractions and shops. Maximilian and their sister hotel, Josef, are on the east side.

Only three toilet pictures? Boo.

"Across from the bed was the TV. It got the best of my OCD. See if you can figure out why based on the below picture…"

The crooked/tilted TV must have driven you crazy...

It seems like a decent hotel. Nothing spectacular. I guess the main selling point is the price. Too bad you didn't stay at a different hotel in Prague, just to give us something to compare it to.

@Peter: You're missing out! Tacos de lengua are friggin' delicious!

For reference, I stayed there this past summer. As a platinum, I was given a room at the end of the hallway on the 8th floor of the other wing. It had stunning views of the river and castle....but it was just a standard room. The area is a bit on the shady side but it's safe. All in all I think the hotel is a good value and very walkable to old town. The rooftop bar is a nice option in summer.

@Steven L. I'm not sure I could be convinced. 😉

Am thinking of booking the radisson blu prague later this year using points. If I were to book two nights with the standard award, would I get a complimentary upgrade to the club room as a gold member (just having the credit card),or do complimentary upgrades only apply to paid stays?

@ Paul -- Typically as a Gold member with Club Carlson you won't get a club upgrade, but you may get some other kind of room upgrade.

@ lucky. The next room choice after standard room is Club room and the one after is junior suite. Does that mean I would get a suite over club room?

@ Paul -- Every hotel's policy differs, sorry, really not sure about that hotel specifically. I'd recommend contacting them to ask.

Thanks for the review Lucky. You were very kind. A totally unimpressive property. I stayed at the Kings Court last fall and it was awesome! Prague is one of those cities where you need to just forget about the points and break away from the big chains .

Nice review. Stayed at the IC—good service in the communist era hotel.

Was just a Ambassador and on a Amex Plat reservation and was upgraded to a large suite overlooking the river. Urinal in the second bathroom and a jacuzzi brand jacuzzi in the main bath.

The breakfast was very good. A few hot stations with chefs and good mix of American, European, and Asian breakfast choices.

I stayed at the Hilton Prague Old Town when I was there and it looks like it was a good choice! Very convenient for the underground from the airport, easy walking distance to the main attractions and a totally amazing Sunday brunch!!

You were way too nice to this place in your review. I am here right now and this place is a disaster!

@ TvlGuru -- Yikes, sorry to hear that! Hopefully you're still enjoying Prague!