Hotel Grand sits on Svornosti Square, the main square of Český Krumlov, which makes it one of the most convenient addresses for a first visit. It carries a four-class rating and a very high guest score, with cleanliness and location earning top marks. The hotel is a short walk from the Church of St. Vitus, the wax museum and the Egon Schiele Art Centrum, and the castle gate is about six minutes away. Facilities are more complete than in many old-town pensions: a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, a bar, a coffee shop, a terrace, air conditioning, free WiFi, a concierge and a 24-hour front desk. For a traveller who wants services and an easy base rather than a boutique hideaway, it is a dependable pick.
Location and getting around
The square is the crossroads of the Inner Town, so you can reach most sights on foot in minutes. The advantage is that you can step out to a morning coffee, a church, a museum or a castle walk without planning. The trade-off is that the centre is busiest around midday, and evenings on a main square can bring voices and music, so ask for a quieter room away from the square if you are a light sleeper.
Cars cannot freely enter the car-free historic centre. Self parking is available for an extra fee, but check availability in advance and ask for directions before you arrive.
Rooms and facilities
Expect comfortable rooms in a historic building, with the usual modern comforts. The hotel has luggage storage, laundry and dry cleaning, and staff who can help with tour and ticket arrangements, such as castle interiors, a brewery tour or a day trip to a nearby town. Air conditioning is a real plus in summer, when many old-town rooms are warm.
A free buffet breakfast is included with some rates, so choose a rate with breakfast if you like a relaxed start. Pets are welcome for an extra charge, which is unusual for a hotel at this level. The business-friendly setup means it also works for a working trip.
Good to know
Check-in begins in the afternoon and runs into the evening, check-out is at midday, and the front desk is staffed around the clock, so late arrivals are easier than at smaller places. It suits first-time visitors, couples and families who value a central position and a restaurant on site.
If you want a spa, look at the other hotels in town; if you want to wake up on the square and be at the castle in minutes, this is a solid base. Summer weekends and the Advent season fill quickly, so reserve early, and compare rates with and without breakfast.
Why stay here
- ✓Restaurant, bar and cafe
- ✓Terrace
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Breakfast buffet (some rates)
- ✓Concierge and tour assistance
- ✓Pet-friendly (fee)
Good questions
Where is Hotel Grand?+
On Svornosti Square in the Inner Town, a short walk from the Church of St. Vitus and about six minutes from the castle.
Does it have a restaurant and a front desk?+
Yes, it has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a bar, a cafe and a 24-hour front desk.
Is parking available?+
Self parking is offered for an extra fee, but the centre is largely car-free, so confirm arrangements and directions with the hotel first.
