We were originally booked into the Winston Churchill only to find this closed and looking back on the reviews it looks like we had a lucky escape! We were upgraded to the Ariston Patio and I really can't find much to fault there.The staff were very friendly and helpful particularly the man on reception who gave us a lot of helpful hints especially on the tram travel.The rooms were very clean,modern and well equipped.Yes the television does only seem to pick up local channels but then who is visiting Prague to watch TV?! The breakfast was very good,with plenty of choice and regularly topped up.It's within easy walking distance of the Old Town and although some might say the area in which it is seems a little run-down there are plenty of good,cheap places to eat close by and a supermarket a short walk up the hill.I can't speak about how easy it was to find because I simply booked transfers to and from the airport with Prague Airport Transfers who I would also thoroughly recommend to anyone.This was my first trip to Prague and I would happily stay at the Ariston again!

The first thing to realize is that there is Hotel Ariston and across the street, there is Ariston Patio. Although I've stayed in both places, my most recent trip put me up in Ariston Patio.

I refuse to pay for an internet connection in a hotel room. There was free wi-fi service in the lobby, but was something like 10 euros a day to get a separate key to have full service in the room. On occassion I did catch the wi-fi in my room, but then again I was on the second floor.

The room was pleasant, but don't expect a nice view. Most of the rooms overlook the courtyard, aka parking lot. I was satisfied with the bed and the accommodation. The location is only a 15 minute walk to the old town, so that is good.

As for service, I speak Czech, so I was treated fine. Breakfast was the same every day, but it was ok.

This hotel should be ranked amongst the top ten hotels in Prague. Housed in a historical building and within a walking distance to the Prague centre, I found the Ariston Hotel a very charming and an exceptionally comfortable hotel. The room I stayed in was modern, very clean and well equipped with all the useful facilities. On another trip to Prague, I stayed in Ariston Patio (across the street from the Ariston Hotel) which I also found particularly nice and very modern too. In addition, the breakfast assortment is excellent and always well prepared. I noted that the Hotel is easy to find and has also the advantage of being very close to the several tram stops with only a few minutes tram journey to the main railway station and other interesting and historical places in Prague. I must say that, during my stays at the Aristons, I have always been impressed by the efficiency, helpfulness and friendliness of staff. I most definitely will stay In Ariston hotel when I visit Prague next time and strongly recommend it with no hesitation at all.

It is very difficult to find this hotel. Staff is not at all friendly and never smiling. Location of the hotel is quite good if you travel on the budget. Do not expect polite and kind people anywhere in Prague. Cab is soooo expensive and everybody is trying to rip off the tourists especially when you try to pay in euro. Prague is beautiful city and well worth visiting. But I would suggest staying at least 5 days because I stayed only 2 and it was not enough.