Location
Excellent location right in the heart of the historic town, just next to the famous
Charles Bridge on the route from Old Town square to the Prague Castle.
History
Prague has a wealth of architectural treasures, one of which is the house "U tri pstrosu" (At the Three Ostriches).
The house stands by the Charles' Bridge. This stone bridge,
one of jewels of Gothic architecture, was built by Charles IV, the Czech king and Holy Roman Emperor. The original
house stood on the pier of the earlier Judith Bridge, which was swept away by a flood.
During the time of the Hussite upheaval it was burnt down,
and then built by Jan Fuchs, a supplier of ostrich feathers, who had the front 11 of his house decorated with
ostriches. However, legend says that during the rule of Charles I V a foreign delegation carrying three ostriches
as a present for the Emperor spent a night in the house. These three ostriches became the symbols of the house
in the centuries that followed. It was the first coffee house in Bohemia, miling coffee brought by a Greek,
Deodastus Damascenus. The smell of roasted coffee added to the atmosphere of the Prague area of Malá Strana.
Accommodation
The house now serves as a hotel with 14 rooms, 4 apartments with luxurious facilities and extensive service.
The restaurant is open daily from 12 a.m. to 11 p.m.
There is a small conference room for close group of people (max 14). The original Czech kitchen offeres many
specialities. Serving breakfest to the rooms is considered as quite obvious.
Rooms with painted wooden renaissance ceilings and
comfortable facilities are always prepared to welcome out guests.
Hotel guests can also enjoy the wonderful views over
the several centuries old Charles' Bridge.
Hotel facilities
 Parking
Money exchange
Daily bar
Restaurant
Conference room
Secretarial services
Fax
Custody of valuables
Laundry services
Suitable for families with children
Radio and TV in the rooms
Phone in the rooms
Shower in the rooms
Bath in the rooms
En-suite rooms
Minibar
Guide services
Taxi
Dogs welcome |
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