Что такое 3* в Праге What is 3* in Prague

The hotel was chosen carefully, taking into account many parameters. We chose several options 3 * and 4 * in the center of Prague (Prague-1 district). Hotels alternately refused to book - the time of school and student holidays. Reached the list to the "Residence of Vitkov".
Aparthotel in the Prague-8 area. Located a 15-minute quiet walk from the Powder Gate. Didn't expect much. We read some reviews and looked at photos. We decided to agree, given the location.
The area is historical, quiet, residential, there are a lot of cafes and fast foods nearby, close to the Florence metro station, several shopping centers, three supermarkets. Of the attractions - the Church of Cyril and Methodius, Vitkov Hill with a memorial complex and the largest equestrian statue of the hero Jan Zizka in Europe, the oldest and longest Negrelli viaduct in Europe, a view of the TV tower.

We arrived at the hotel around 21:00. We were not seated immediately. We were sent to another 4 * hotel for the night, as there were no places in ours. We were taken and brought by taxi at the expense of Vitkova, after which they presented a bottle of Moravian champagne for the inconvenience caused.
We had a 3 bed room on the 4th floor. Furniture from IKEA, clean and simple. Bathroom - shower, toilet, even a bidet. In the kitchen - a working area (sink, electric stove, refrigerator, necessary utensils), a dining table. Balcony overlooking the courtyard with seating. An old TV with a kinescope (700 channels, several Russian ones).
Now about the features. The lift is for 2 people only. It is difficult and long to climb on foot (spiral staircase, high floors). The mattress on the double bed was sagging, saved by the fact that they fell asleep like the dead after excursions around Prague. Late in the evening it was sometimes possible not to find hot water (when a large group of tourists appeared at the hotel). In the bathroom, it used to be that tobacco smoke was drawn through the hood (although the ventilation coped), plumbing knew better times. There was no soap or hair dryer (hair dryer could be rented), but there was plenty of toilet paper.
Service is ok. Garbage was removed daily, linen and towels per week - once. The staff is attentive, friendly, they speak Russian.
Breakfasts are very good. Oatmeal - crunches, sausage and cheese cuts, butter-jams, bread rolls, several types of pies-rolls every day, tea-coffee-milk-juice. Nutritious and varied.
Conclusion - it can very well be, if you do not expect too much from Czech 3 *.