History

An old legend of the Lesser Town says about this house, which since ancient times has been called the U černého orla Residence, that the graceful bird of prey from the crest brings nothing but happiness and joy. According to the renowned Tomek's topography, in the 14th century there used to stand a palace of Mainz archbishop Ludwig. On one of his trips to the Prague royal court, warriors from his entourage found deep in the Bavarian woods an eagle with its talon stuck in a crevasse of a rock formation. They helped to free it and as recorded in the ancient chronicle whenever they traveled through border forests, a dark silhouette of this bird of prey always appeared above their heads as if to say thank you. This legend, passed from one generation to another, reflected itself in the crest, a black eagle with its wings open majestically. Through the passing of time, its appearance changed into a two-headed imperial eagle with a crown, a lion on the chest and a sword and a scepter in its talons. The chequered history of this house was tragically influenced by the fire in 1503, when the house totally burnt down. Nevertheless, it was soon rebuilt at quite considerable cost. On the historic engraving from 1611 it was depicted as a two-storey house with a gable. In this form it survived the ravages of the Thirty Years War. According to the records in the Lesser Town accommodation book, the house was reconstructed in 1723, extended with another storey, drawing nearer to its appearance of today. According to the historic records, on the ground floor there used to be a tap-room, two closets, a backyard and a wood-shed, and below them there was a cellar with a vaulted ceiling. Later, its newer appearance was adjusted only with some smaller building work on the 2nd and 3rd floors, which took place in 1883. In the course of the century, the history of this Lesser Town house was connected not only with esteemed citizens, but also Lesser Town craftsmen. So apart from an archbishop or a vice-chamberlain, its walls were lived in by a rope-maker, girdler, furrier, silver-smith and locksmith. Currently, as if by a wave of a magic wand the house has changed into the U černého orla Residence, offering top quality accommodation and dining services.

Accommodation

The U cerneho orla Residence is situated on the Royal Route along which all significant Czech sovereigns and aristocrats used to approach Prague Castle. The residence offers accommodation in 12 double rooms, some with the option of an extra bed or a cot. All rooms offer Internet connection ( WIFI ) free of charge and are divided into the following three categories: Aristocratic Room - a cozy double room equipped with stylish oak furniture, a safe, telephone, satellite TV with a LCD screen and a DVD player. A completely equipped bathroom is available, including a shower cubicle, hair dryer, gown and slippers. Rooms face a picturesque hotel backyard. Royal Room - a Royal Room on the Royal Route - what else can one wish for! The coziness and comfort of a double room is emphasized by oak furniture, a safe, telephone, satellite TV with a LCD screen and a DVD player. A completely equipped bathroom is available, including a bath or shower cubicle, hair dryer, gown and slippers. In this category you can choose between rooms facing Mostecká Street or the room with a view of the hotel backyard. Imperial Room - you will feel as if you are in paradise in this luxurious attic double suite with air conditioning and an area of 100 m2. Its furnishings consist of a leather three-piece suit with a coffee table, oak furniture, a telephone and a safe. Apart from the satellite TV with a LCD screen and a DVD player, the suite is also equipped with a Hi-fi system. In the bathroom there is a bath, hair dryer, gown and slippers. A stylishly equipped kitchenette contains a dishwasher, fridge, dining table and all kitchen utensils. The room opens out onto a beautiful view of Petřín, as well as the Church of St. Nicolas and other Prague historical sights. A small balcony serves as a private viewing point of a part of the Prague historical centre and the typically red roofs of the Lesser Town houses.

Restaurants and bars

Breakfast is served from 7 to 10 a.m. in the hotel restaurant Ludwig (14th century gothic cellar), in a buffet style. Moreover, for connoisseurs, a chef can prepare omelets or other delicacies from the Breakfast Menu. Those who enjoy having a lay in can have their breakfast served in their rooms between 10 and 11 a.m. We offer high quality gastronomic services in our restaurant with Czech and foreign cuisine.

How to get there

D5 Take: E48 for 1.9km; exit towards exit 26, exit Řepy, continue along E48 for 350m at Praha; turn right: Karlovarská/6 for 2.5km, continue along 6 for 6.5km; turn right: Badeniho for 350m; turn right: Chotkova for 0.6km, turn right for 150m; turn right: Valdštejnská for 400m; turn left: Tomášská for 200m; turn left: Letenská for 50m; turn right Josefská for 100m

Other Services

Some rooms are equipped with mini-bars, from other rooms drinks can be ordered at the reception, which is available to our guests 24 hours a day. Moreover, at the reception it is possible to borrow DVD discs, get connected to the Internet or buy basic hygiene products. Our services also include mediating of transport and individual trips around Prague and out-of Prague sight-seeing. Free Internet connection is available at the reception, as well as on the first floor, where we have an Internet connected notebook for the use of our guests.