The King Charles vs Mandarin Oriental, Prague
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Prague is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel U Krale Karla (King Charles). Mandarin Oriental, Prague scores 93 with positive reviews from 14 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
The King Charles
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Nerudova-Uvoz 4, Praha 1, Hradcany, Prague 11800, Czech Republic
From $85 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Quiet baroque townhouse close to the castle... Splendid staircase leads to traditional bedrooms featuring parquet floors and antique furnishings."
Frommer's
"The atmosphere is almost Disneyesque in its pretense, but somehow appropriate for this location at the foot of Prague Castle."
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Insight Guides
"This Baroque building (it took its present form in 1639) is in a quiet and convenient location at the top of the hill, looking out over Petrín Hill and the Strahov."
Lonely Planet
"The ‘King Charles’ is a cosy, romantic hotel set in a lovely, ‘baroquefied’ Gothic building, with rooms set on landings around an impressive central atrium with a stained-glass ceiling."
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Travel + Leisure
"U Krále Karla (the King Charles) is a 19-room boutique hotel situated on the Royal Route... an old-world atmosphere remains in the individually designed guestrooms."
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Mandarin Oriental, Prague
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Nebovidska 459, Mala Strana, Prague 11800, Czech Republic
From $222 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"Warm, contemporary decor has an Asian edge; bedrooms are luxurious and well-equipped."
Frommer's
"The Mandarin offers superior accommodations and service in a converted, former Dominican in Malá Strana."
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Concierge
"The 99-room Mandarin Oriental occupies a renovated and expanded fourteenth-century monastery in Malá Strana... Upon your arrival, the gracious staff spell out the hotel's many amenities."
Fodor's
"Architects wisely chose to retain many of this restored Dominican monastery's original flourishes, creating a peaceful, inspired backdrop for the Mandarin Oriental's luxurious offerings."
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Travel + Leisure
"The youthful staff is helpful to the point of exuberance."
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