Hotel Askania

The location of the hotel is good. Close to transportation and easy access to the city center. The breakfast is very good. The room is small but clean.

The room was comfortable but very basic. we couldn't find a single tv channel in English, apart from the music channel. which isn't the end of the world. The shower gel came in a little sachet which was annoying. We had a kettle and 2 tea bags but no sugar or milk. However, we did ask for some and got a cup of milk to put in the fridge. We also went out and bought shower gel as i didn't want to faff about with little sachets. Its ok that the kitchen staff couldn't speak English because they are native and i am in their country, and i cant speak Czech ! The whole hotel is a bit old and dingey but it is just a base. The breakfast was a bit weird (chicken and rice was one option) but it had toast and eggs, among other stuff. Our 2 rooms were, by no means, sound proof. The pool is heated, we were told, to 25 degrees (that's freezing!). When we arrived back on our 2nd night we asked for an extra pillow and rather than pass it to us, we were told it'd be brought to our room. I waited and waited then had to call reception who then brought it up. There's pavement roadworks right outside so the area looked a bit like a building site. I'm sure its finished now though. The reception staff are lovely and friendly and helpful. As a base, i have no real complaints although I'm glad the weather was good and we weren't restricted to the hotel room as this would've been very uncomfortable and annoying as there's nothing to do in the room if you take out the tv that don't cater for the English (that's also fine because I'm there to sight see not watch tv). I was expecting a nicer looking hotel but, again, i was only there for a few days although we were under the impression this is a 4 star hotel (im struggling to see how).

Unacceptable Experience - Avoid Hotel Askania at All Costs My recent stay at Hotel Askania in Prague was an absolute nightmare, and I strongly advise against staying here, especially if you are traveling with family. Firstly, the staff is extremely rude and unprofessional: the personnel at the hotel is not qualified to handle guests' needs. During my stay, I noticed that my personal belongings in the room had been touched and moved. This kind of behavior is shocking and entirely unacceptable. The quality of the food does not meet acceptable standards. For example, the fruits were rotten, and the choice was very limited. Furthermore, the staff exhibited extremely rude behavior, making the stay even more unpleasant. The smell of old carpet was masked by a very cheap deodorant, which only made it worse. Additionally, the hotel appears to be engaged in illegal activities. There are serious concerns about the legitimacy of their operations, including their dealings with the taxi service, which insisted on cash payments and refused to provide receipts. This raises red flags about potential under-the-table transactions. The hotel environment feels unsafe, particularly for families. The behavior of the staff and the questionable activities associated with the hotel make it a hazardous place to stay. Save yourself the trouble and avoid Hotel Askania. There are plenty of better, safer, and more professional accommodations in Prague.