Since 1862, the city of Revnice has been a holiday resort for wealthy Prague citizens. Less than 20 km from the Czech capital, Revnice is located in the picturesque region of Cesky Kras. This beautiful and romantic part of the Czech countryside is renowned for its striking landscapes, canyons, gorges and oak forests. The area is defined by the Berounka River on one side and Brdsky massif on the other.
Revnice has a long and rich history and the first mentions of the settlement date back to the 12th century. Many famous people were born or lived in the city, including writer Ignat Hermann, Hana Weissova¡ - a star performer of the National Theatre and the architect Sochor who reconstructed the Loire Valley Chateaux. The President T.G. Masaryk also often stayed in Revnice, as did the writers Svatopluk Cech and Jaroslav Vrchlicky and many others.
Revnice is also the birthplace of the world tennis champion Martina Navratilova and tennis is an extremely popular sport for the citizens of Revnice. There are many sporting facilities in Revnice, and there are both outdoor and indoor tennis courts just 200 metres from the hotel.
The hotel is an ideal base for exploring the area either by hiking or by train or car. Some of the attractions in the area include the nearby castles of Karlštejn, Křivoklát Žebrák and Točník. The chateaux of Hořovice and Mníšek pod Brdy are also well worth a visit. The Koněprusy Caves and the famous villages of Liteň or Tetín are fascinating, and the places of pilgrimage in Skalka and Svatý Ján pod Skalou can also be reached from the hotel.
By Train (from Prague):
From Prague’s main train station (Hlavní nádrazi), or from Smíchovské station, take the train to Beroun (Strakonice). This train takes approximately 25 minutes to reach Řevnice. The train station is just 150 metres from the hotel.
By Air:
A taxi from Prague’s Ruzyně International Airport should cost approximately EUR 32-40.
By Taxi:
A taxi from the centre of Prague should cost approximately EUR 25-35.
By Car (from Prague)
- From the D8 motorway, take the exit for the E50.
- Take the E48 towards Strakonice.
- Take the number 4 road and then the number 101 towards Radotín.
- Continue on the 101 towards Černošice.
- Take the road number 115 to Dobřichovice and on to Řevnice.
- As you enter Řevnice, cross over the bridge.
- Cross over the railway crossing and then, at the first crossroads, turn right.
- The Hotel Grand is on the left-hand side.
By Car (from Pilsner (Plzeň))
- From the D5 motorway, take the exit for Beroun (centre).
- At the first crossroads, turn right towards Koneprusy on to road 605.
- Continue towards Měňany and then Liteň.
- Continue towards Zadní Třebáň and then Řevnice.
- As you enter Řevnice, turn left at the first crossroads with the stop sign and head towards the square.
- At the first crossroads after the square, turn left.
- The Hotel Grand is on the left-hand side.