Location. The Hotel General is a military themed boutique property located in central Prague, Czech Republic, 400 metres from The National Theatre and two kilometres from Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge, and St Nicholas Church. The hotel is in the Andel district of Prague, the citys shopping and business centre. Andel Metro station is 150 metres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The property was built in 1890, and an atmosphere of military history runs throughout the hotel. Much of the interior is decorated on the theme of military leaders and the lobby has marble flooring, portraits of generals, and a large fish tank set into the front desk. The staff on the 24 hour reception can offer tour assistance and tickets for attractions and events around Prague. Valet parking and limo services are also offered and a sauna is available 24 hours a day.
Hotel Generals restaurant, the Viva Victoria, specialises in European dishes with a strong French influence. The restaurant serves complimentary buffet breakfast each morning, and is open daily for lunch and dinner. The wine bar offers an extensive wine list, pilsner beers, and snacks in gothic style surrounds.
The hotel has a meeting room that can accommodate up to 12 people and provides wireless Internet access.
Guestrooms. Hotel General offers 20 guestrooms, each individually decorated on the theme of military history, with antique style furniture, embroidered curtains, patterned upholstery, and classic European decor. Amenities include climate control, high speed Internet access, and flatscreen televisions with over 700 satellite channels.
Rates:
82.13 - 208.89
Number Of Rooms: 20
Number Of Floors: 4
Check In Time: 1400
Check Out Time: 1200
Hotel General
Svornosti 1143-10
Prague, Czech Republic 150 00
Driving Directions:
From Prague Ruzyne Airport (PRG):
Distance to Hotel General is 12 kilometres, approximately 20 minutes drive.
Getting there. Registered taxis wait outside the Arrivals hall and cost about 600 CZK 900 CZK (22 EUR 32 EUR) to the city centre. Minibuses depart from outside the Arrivals hall and run to Namesti Republiky Square, in the city centre. The single fare is 90 CZK per person. Bus numbers 119 and 254 run to Dejvicka, the airports closest metro station. The journey takes about 20 30 minutes, and single tickets cost 20 CZK (1 EUR). The hotel is 150 metres from Andel Metro station. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. Pragues historic centre is compact and easy to explore on foot, as many roads are pedestrianised. There is an efficient and inexpensive public transport system, including trams, buses, metro, and a funicular railway. Tickets are available from tobacconists, stations, and many hotel reception desks, and can be used on all modes of transport. Five of the major metro stations have information offices, with schedules, maps, and directions.