Old Town Square Hotel and Residence

Helena Veltrova, General Manager

"When coming to Prague make sure you bring comfortable shoes - your high heels won't last with the cobblestone roads and pathways!" Helena Veltrova

Old Town Square Hotel & Residence is a family-owned and operated accommodation located in the heart of the Old Town and in two historic buildings dating back to the 12th century. The Veltrova family purchased the property in 1992 and have attempted to restore the old beauty to it's former glory and repair damage caused by years of neglect (at one point it was a discotheque). The building now boasts old charm with a modern ambience.

Helena is from the city Brno in Czech Republic and she called London home for almost 15 years. Helena has also traveled the world extensively, and among her favourite destinations were Thailand for its people, culture and food and Budapest for its stark contrast to Prague. Helena is confident that guests at her hotel will receive a level of service, care and comfort only available in such a small family-owned accommodation.

This accommodation provider has taken action to address one or more issues (whether environmental, social or cultural) which will contribute positively to the long term viability of the destination and hence their site displays a Caring for the destination rating.

Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative:

Marvel at the history of the Old Town Square Hotel, which incorporates two adjacent historical buildings listed on the UNESCO Monuments List. The buildings have been recently restored with the utmost care to preserve their unique historical character for all our guests to enjoy.  See our preserved cellars dating from the 12th century, the oldest in Prague, and painted ceilings from the 16th century.  Besides maintaining our heritage buildings, we also endeavour to act as a 'good citizen' of Prague by lessoning our impacts on the environment and supporting sustainable development.  Our environmental policies include recycling, and letting guests make the decision to reuse towels and linens.  Furthermore, the hotel supports local salesmen and encourages guests to visit local businesses.  In this way our guests receive a more authentic experience while tourism is used to positively impact the city of Prague.