One block away from the Hotel Europa and Prague’s busy Wenceslas Square is Politickych Veznu “Political Prisoner Street”(i), a street which houses the old Communist Party HQ 
and also a beautiful funky designer hotel. This is the 4 **** Hotel Yasmin and it offers a unique, non smoking, ambience which is full of striking designs and colour. This hotel is less than a year old, and is one of a new breed of designer hotels appearing across Prague.
Wenceslas Square may be reached from the summer garden, which opens onto one of Prague’s many “passages” – these are walkways which are home to shops ,theatres and cafes – built in the early part of the 20th century. The summer garden itself is a pleasant place to relax; the adjacent Noodle Bar serves an eclectic selection of dishes on the noodle theme, from Italian to Thai. Like the Hotel Yasmin itself the food is light, refreshing and casual.
The staff are well trained, friendly and helpful. Rack rates start at Euro 220 a night.
Notes:
(i) During the time of Charles IV (1346-1378) the street was known as “Angel Street”, and was home to a renowned pharmacist. If you notice a pharmacy, during your walk round Prague, the chances are you’ll see a symbol of an angel.
2 responses so far ↓
dragonlife // May 21, 2007 at 10:03 am
Now no smoking is a bonanza!
Good to hear that passages were preserved, too!
tovorinok // July 5, 2007 at 10:03 am
Hello
Great book. I just want to say what a fantastic thing you are doing! Good luck!
G’night