Alqush Downtown Hotel

We had a girl-trip to Prague for 4 days and had breakfast included. Rooms were fine, location a bit too far from Old Town than we thought but hotel service advised us to download BOLT app and it was super easy to get a driver within few minutes! Service was TOP - as I forgot my glasses and some medicine and they sent it all to Denmark!!! THANK YOU 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Breakfast was very limited and the bread was dry and not super but for the price I guess it’s OK. I would come back anytime but maybe get the room without breakfast. Most important was cleanliness and service that was super 🤌🏼

I can say that I had one of the most beautiful experiences ever at this hotel. We stayed for 2 nights. First of all, the staff was punctual and precise. The girl at the reception was very cheerful and welcoming, while the guys had a more serious-looking attitude. We had a problem with the heating in the room since they didn’t have air conditioning for heating, only a radiator. We didn’t have this information, so the room stayed cold until the girl at the reception helped us turn it on. After that, everything was perfect. The cleanliness in the room was 10/10. The hotel had a lovely scent of freshness and cleanliness. As for the location, it was perfect as well. The National Museum was 10 minutes away, and the city center was a 20-minute walk, which was the greatest pleasure for us because the streets were filled with beautiful, impressive buildings. The breakfast was fantastic, with a variety of delicious options. The check-in and check-out procedures didn’t take much time, and I was happy about that. There were hundreds of restaurants near the hotel with very reasonable prices and tasty food. The markets were also very close, and there were many great options. What I didn’t like was the fact that we had requested a double bed. We even reserved a standard double bed and emphasized in every email and message that we wanted a double bed, but this was not realized. However, it wasn’t a problem, as we still had a great time, and Prague was fantastic.

The Alqush Downtown Hotel sits in a prime spot, just a short stroll from the city center and the river. At first glance, it charms with its vintage aesthetic, a nostalgic nod to a bygone era. The rooms are furnished with an antique touch that feels deliberate, even romantic, but the allure begins to fade as soon as you sink—well, attempt to sink—into the beds. Firm foam mattresses and narrow single beds in double rooms make for an experience that’s more Spartan than nostalgic. Breakfast is a modest affair, a no-frills buffet with just enough to get you out the door, though not much more. The service, however, is where the cracks really begin to show. The receptionist—a Czech Slim Shady lookalike with a talent for delivering frosty indifference—sets the tone with begrudging assistance and a demeanor teetering on outright rudeness. And then there’s the cleaning—or lack thereof. While the vintage charm of the rooms is undeniable, the housekeeping feels like an afterthought. Bathroom fixtures show signs of neglect, and details like unwashed coffee cups from the complimentary setup (left untouched after use the day before) make the experience feel less polished. Adding to the strangeness, one of our rooms was tucked away in what felt like the service area of the hotel. It was hidden, isolated, and somehow just didn’t feel right—almost like it wasn’t meant to be part of the guest accommodations. It’s not an expensive hotel, and for the price, its location is a definite advantage. But beyond the convenience, there’s little to write home about. It’s fine for a short stay, provided you can overlook the lack of warmth—in both service and comfort.