XVI International Congress on Mathematical Physics
August 3–8, 2009 Prague, Czech Republic, Clarion Congress Hotel Prague
Congress Venue
Clarion Congress Hotel Prague****
Clarion Congress Hotel Prague representing a four-star comfort hotel with modern congress center and is easily accessible by all means of transport – the Old Town can be reached within 10 minutes. New modern hotel was opened in March 2008.
All the hotel has access for disabled people and rooms with mobility friendly bedrooms.
Location
This hotel is located five kilometres from the squares and bridges of Prague’s old town and next door to Vysocanska metro station.
Nearby Points of Interest
- Old town – 5 kilometres (3 miles)
- Prague Castle – 5 kilometres (3 miles)
- Charles Bridge – 5 kilometres (3 miles)
- National Theatre – 5 kilometres (3 miles)
- Jewish Town – 5 kilometres (3 miles)
- State Opera – 5 kilometres (3 miles)
- Prague Ruzyne Airport (PRG): Approximate driving time to Clarion Congress Hotel Prague is 30 minutes and distance is 20 kilometres (12.5 miles).
- Shopping centre – next door
Getting there
Bus service 100 runs to Zlicin metro. Change here for line B. The hotel is next door to Vysocanska station on metro line B. Alternatively, registered taxis are available from a stand located in front of the Arrivals hall. The typical fare to the Clarion Congress Hotel Prague is around €25. An airport shuttle also runs directly to the hotel. All prices subject to change.
Driving Directions
Follow the directions to Centrum (centre of Prague) and then look for the signs showing how to drive to Karlin and then Vysocany. Clarion Congress Hotel Prague is located on the junction of Freyova and Sokolovska street.
Getting around
Prague’s compact historic centre is best explored on foot and many parts are pedestrianised. Prague has a cheap and efficient integrated public transport system comprising metro, trams, buses, and a funicular railway. Tickets can be used interchangeably on all forms of transport and can be bought from stations, tobacconists, and most hotel reception desks. Directions, schedules, and multilingual public transport maps are available at information offices located in five major metro stations.
Property Amenities
There are 18 congress, conference, and exhibition rooms with contemporary audio-visual equipment. Parking is available in the underground garage and valet parking can be arranged through the doorman.
Guests of the Clarion Congress Hotel Prague can relax in the orange armchairs of the Chronos lobby bar and enjoy coffees, alcoholic drinks, and complimentary newspapers. The fitness centre has exercise bikes and step machines, and guests can unwind in the sauna, steam room, hot tub, and indoor heated pool.
See a list of property amenities
24-hour front desk
Air-conditioned public areas
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Number of rooms: 560
Number of floors: 7
ATM/banking
Audio-visual equipment
Babysitting or child care
Ballroom(s)
Banquet facilities
Bar/lounge
Beauty services
Business center
Coffee shop or café
Complimentary newspapers in lobby
Complimentary breakfast
Concierge desk
Conference room(s)
Currency exchange
Doorman/doorwoman
Dry cleaning service
Elevator/lift
Elevator/lift attendant
Event catering
Exhibit space
Express check-in
Express check-out
Fitness equipment
Full-service health spa
Gift shops or newsstand
Health club
Internet access - wireless
Laundry facilities
Limo or Town Car service available
Massage - treatment room(s)
Meeting rooms (small groups)
Multilingual staff
Parking (surcharge)
Parking (valet)
Porter/bellhop
Restaurant(s) in hotel
Room service (24 hours)
Sauna
Secretarial services
Security guard
Shopping on site
Steam room
Suitable for children
Swimming pool (surcharge)
Television in lobby
Tour assistance
Translation services
Umbrella
Room Amenities
Cable/satellite TV
Pay movies
Climate control
Air conditioning
Direct-dial phone
Internet access (surcharge)
Minibar
Wake-up calls
Housekeeping
Extra towels/bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Massage - available in room
Sewing kit
Handheld shower
Electronic/magnetic keys
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Desk
Trouser press
Wheelchair accessible
Dining
Guests of Clarion Congress Hotel Prague enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning.
- Restaurant Gourmet - This restaurant has a sleek red and white
contemporary design and serves French dishes accompanied by a French wine list. - Brasserie Veduta - This restaurant is decorated in soft
neutral colours and has the capacity to seat 700 people. - Restaurant Citadela - Housed in an adjacent fortress with exposed brick and stone,
this restaurant serves traditional regional specialities in a medieval atmosphere.
Information for physically handicapped persons
Clarion Congress Hotel offers 8 rooms for physically handicapped people: double room or single room with the possibility of interconnection doors with other room, e. g. for nurse.
As the guest approaches the main entrance of the hotel, where the arrival of both cars and buses is located, he continues through the front door. Then the guest needs to turn right where the elevator, which leads to the reception, is situated. There is either security or a bellman at the main entrance at all times willing to help.
There is also an elevator leading from the hotel garage to the reception. The path to the elevator for handicapped is clearly marked.
The entrances to the congress facilities are also barrier-free. Either at the time of booking or upon arrival, the hotel staff will be more than happy to arrange for assistance.