One of the most beautiful buildings on namesti Premysla Otakara II, Hotel Zvon is a cultural and historical monument that dates back to 1553. To reach the hotel from the adjacent train or bus station, walk the whole length of Lannova trida (about 600 metres) until you reach the traffic lights. Cross Na Sadech and continue straight ahead on Kanovnicka until you reach the Cathedral of St. Nicholas and the Black Tower. Kanovnicka opens into the huge main square, namesti Premysla Otakara II. Hotel Zvon is located on its east side.

Reconstructed some years ago and recently renovated inside and out, Hotel Zvon looks wonderful in its new coat of yellow paint. Decorated with rows of red geraniums and flags, its external Baroque architecture is one of the most splendid in town and comes close second when compared with the majestic Town Hall. Inside, the hotel's main hallway is decorated with a hand carved 17th-century ceiling and wonderful frescoes.

Grand Hotel Zvon is a four-star hotel with 75 spacious rooms, 20 of which overlook the traditional square. Each room has all modern comforts ranging from a modern bathroom equipped with both bath and shower to a direct-dial telephone with automatic wake-up call. The amenities available inside the hotel include: an exchange bureau, a travel agency, a souvenir shop, a flower shop, a conference room equipped with banquet facilities, an elegant restaurant, a cozy café and an excellent porter service. In summer, sun-shaded tables where you can have a snack, a drink or a full dinner are placed in the arched walkway in front of the hotel's main entrance.

The friendly receptionists speak English and go out of their way to help. Don't hesitate to ask for information about tours to the Budejovice Budvar Brewery or about what's on and where to find it. Everything you need to know about historical sights, theatres, cinemas, art galleries and shops is readily available at the reception desk.

The extravagant breakfast included in the price is served between 7:30am and 11am. Cereal, fresh fruit, fruit salad, hot dishes, a vast assortment of dairy products, biscuits, cakes and fruit juices are all available. You can opt for normal tea, herbal tea, espresso or cappuccino. All dishes are tasty, delicious and presented so well as to be equally tempting. If you still crave for something which you can't see on display, ask the restaurant manager and you can be sure it will appear in no time.