Description

Hotel Bishop's House is four star hotel located directly in the historical town center, overlooking the "Royal Route" just few meters from Charles Bridge.

History

During the Romanesque period, at the end of the 12th century, the powerful bishop Prince Jindøich Bøetislav had a vast court built as a bishop´s seat on the left bank of the Vltava river. His successors, bishops and archbishops, e.g. Jan of Dražice (from which the name of the Dražické Square is derived) had the court extended and rebuilt. The fire in 1249, started by the rebels against the King Wenceslas I., caused according to the chronicler Kosmas an extensive renovation of the seat. In 1419 the court was plundered and burnt down. This was the fall of the court and its walls were used for the construction of houses of Prague bourgeoisie.

Customer review From the variety of offers we selected the Bishops House, a four star hotel about 10 seconds walk from the Charles Bridge. The hotel was perfect: the service was excellent, the room was large, charming and very comfortable, and of course, the location couldn’t have been better. Gene Emmer from Leiden, Netherlands

The appearance of the house, today called according to its historical origin "The Bishop´s House", emanates from 1843, when the reconstruction of the 16th century semblance was finished after six years of work. Present archeological research, however, proved the evidence of the settlement in this place already in primeval and even neolithic times.

The Bishop´s House is situated in the centre of the Prague Municipal Historical Conservation area - under the Prague Castle in the Lesser Town, about 60m from the Charles Bridge. Complete reconstruction of the building was finished in 1999.

Behind the Empire facade guests can find both comfort and genuine remnants of the past.

Accommodation

The hotel offers double rooms with shower or bathroom. Our program of constant improvement means that most bedrooms have been beautifully refurbished to the highest world class standards, providing a graceful, yet homely ambience for you to relax. Subtle and interesting colour combinations, quality fabrics and fine furniture enhance the character of the rooms.

Amenities
• Bath or shower
• Hair Dryer
• Minibar
• Refrigerator
• Safe
• Tv set
• Satellite TV including CNN
• Phone
• Crib available
• Buffet breakfast
• Washing, Cleaning, Ironing

Restaurants and bars

Restaurant
The hotel clients are invited to have their meals in our restaurant where they can select from a wide range of tempting dishes of both Czech and international cuisines, prepared by our experienced chefs. The restaurant also offers the possibility of celebrating wedding banquets, graduation dinners or other solemn events. The capacity of the restaurant is 25 persons.

Sidewalk Café
Not only the hotel clients are invited to have a coffee or a drink in our tavern and its small sidewalk café. Even in the hottest summer days you can enjoy a glass of original Pilsner Beer in the shade of the centuries old stone walls of the house.

Special Reception Desk Services

• Tickets - We will arrange and deliver tickets for your favorite concerts, operas or theatre performances.
• Tours - through us you can book guided tours of Prague historical monuments and the Jewish Town, a boat cruise on the river, or a trip to one of many Czech castles or famous spa resorts.
• Transfer - we will transport you to and from the airport or the train station, or anywhere in Prague at very favorable rates.
• Rent a Car - we can provide a car from major Rent a Car companies.
• Guarded Parking - We will park your car in an indoor guarded garage and make it ready for you any time you wish.

Reception Desk Services 24hours:
Fax, Xerox, Scanner, Internet access