This summer my wonderful In-laws took the whole family, three generations, on a Grand Circle tour. I had read the reviews for this hotel and was somewhat mortified. I was plesantly surprised ~ not a hotel that I would pick out if I had a choice BUT it really wasn't that bad. This is definitely a hotel that caters towards tours. Breakfast room was always a buzz but we had no problems finding seats and food was constiantly replenished. The best part of the hotel was the location next to the metro. The escalator down to the metro is a thrill within itself; very steep and fast. We had no problem finding our way around using public transporation. There is a grocery store in the mall the stop before Don Giovanni's where we went to buy local beer, wine, cheese and bread.
One of our favorite experiences out of the whole trip happened right in the neighborhood of the hotel. We walked three or four blocks and ate in a "real Cezch" restaurant. The owner did not speak English but a customer tried interpreting. The food was WONDERFUL and as my daughter said, by the end both family and the locals were laughing and having fun. 7 meals, 10 beers, 2 wines and memories for a lifetime, came to $72.00 Sorry, I don't remember the name of the restaurant but what I'd like to say, is sometimes great experiences come from unexpected places.
So, if you are on a budget or a set tour, do not be afraid of this place.
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