As a birthday surprise, I was treated to 4 days in Prague by my daughter.
We stayed at the Ibis Praha Wenceslas Square. It was ok, but just OK. Well located for a walk into Wenceslas Square etc. However the bed was uncomfortable, I suspect a strange thick quilt like mattress on the base rather than a proper sprung one was the culprit. The room was very warm and despite asking reception if the temperature could be lowered, it never changed and we had to sleep with a window open. Tea making facilities were not replenished for the duration of our stay and the staff were not the friendliest.
The usual continental breakfast was the order of the day and the restaurant was very very busy. Food was lukewarm and not the best.
The Christmas markets have brightly decorated wooden huts selling handicrafts, such as ceramics, jewellery, embroidered lace, wooden toys and scented candles, Christmas tree ornaments, hats and gloves, and puppets and dolls dressed in traditional costume.
We tried some of the local food and drink. Hams are roasted on spits,barbequed sausages (klobása), cakes and pastries are made front of you. You must have 'Trdelník', a hot sugar coated pastry. Some are coated inside with melted chocolate and filled with strawberries and cream WOW! The Old Town Square also had an animal stable, with sheep, goats and a donkey. And there is a large Bethlehem scene depicting Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus and the Three Kings in a wooden stable.
The Jewish quarter is worth a visit, there are designer shops along Parizska Street which are great for window shopping. I don't think we could afford to step in them let alone buy anything :-) There is lots to see and all areas are within walking distance of each other. We went on a guided tour which was definately worth it as we saw lots of things that we may have missed on our own.
Overall I would recommend Prague as it is a beautiful place and well worth a visit.However I would probably look for a different hotel next time.