Vila Kozlovka is perhaps the only 4 Star pension in Prague, and recently received a prestigious award as the best in its class in the Czech Republic. Off the beaten tourist track, it is located in the lovely Hanspauka section of the city, where stately homes dating from the 1920s are surrounded by gardens and trees. Nevertheless, a trip to the city center, including a 10-minute walk downhill to the tram, takes no more than 20 minutes. You do not have to walk back up the hill on your return since a very reliable bus (no. 131) stops at "Na Hanspalce" boulevard, a short walk--all downhill--to the Vila. There are a variety of rooms to choose from, from basic bedrooms to "grand suites". All rooms have TVs (with over 300 channels) and airconditioning, and there is also a spa area with a sauna and workout machines. We stayed in a grand suite for one month. Larger than most New York City apartments, it featured a fully equipped kitchen, a walk-in closet, an immense... more