Mandarin Oriental Prague
An Asian flare in a medieval city, the Mandarin Oriental Prague hotel is located in a delicately restored 14th century monastery in Prague's Mala Strana, or Small Town. In this quieter, and literally smaller, section of Prague the streets are cobbled, the stores are small, and the Strahov Monastery, where monks brew fresh Czech beer, rests above Petrin Park. Visitors to Prague can relish in Mandarin Oriental's opulent style when they enter the iron gates, down the white pebble drive and greet the doorman and enter the marble, modern lobby. Guest rooms are equally extravagant: high vaulted ceilings, tall windows with views of the Vltava River or a courtyard garden, limestone bathrooms and showers with heated floors as well as two LCD high definition televisions, free high speed Internet. Visitors and locals love to jog or hike up Petrin Hill, set in apple and pear trees, to catch an expansive view of the city and to see Prague's "Eiffel Tower." The Mandarin Oriental suggests the Golf Resort Karlstein with views of the castle. Sports and other nature activities are accessible at Divoka Sarka, a preserved spot a tram or metro ride away. Rooms, as of December 2009, start at $225 per night.
Mandarin Oriental Prague
Nebovidska 459/1
Mala Strana
118 00, Prague 1
Czech Republic
011(+420) 233 088 888
mandarinoriental.com
Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa
A gem in Prague's historic Mala Strana, the Alchymist Grand Hotel is a lavish renaissance style hotel encased in a Czech Baroque landmark. Sharing a street with the US Embassy and American Cultural Center, the cobblestone road also leads to the foot of Petrin Park and the Prague Castle and St.Vitus cathedral. Guests are welcomed by a caring attentive staff as they walk through a airy courtyard to the main lobby set with antique chairs, drapes other opulent décor. Along with professional service, guests enjoy gorgeous rooms with huge king sized beds, decadent chandeliers, preserved wood-beam ceilings, renaissance artwork, antique furniture, modern marble bathrooms and showers, and some with private balconies overlooking Prague. A short walk from the Charles Bridge, visitor enjoy joining walking tours, horseback riding through the Czech countryside, whitewater rafting in the wild water canal, or taking a boat cruise on the Vltava. Rooms at the Alchymist, as of December 2009, start from 350 to 400 Euros per night.
Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa
Trziste 19
118 00, Prague 1
011 (+420) 257 286 011
alchymisthotel.com
Hotel Ambassador Prague
Set in the famously crowded and provocative Wenceslas Square, the Hotel Ambassador is close to all the action and fast-paced magic of the city. Constructed in an Art Nouveau style in 1920, the hotel's imperial façade, and equally luxurious and artful interior, invites attention. Guest rooms at the Ambassador include 162 rooms, 37 of which look out overlook the luminous square and buildings beyond. All guest rooms are spacious and furnished with arched doorways, interior and window drapes, antique stately chairs, free Wi-Fi connection, and marble bathrooms with a water massage bath. For a day or night out, Wenceslas is arm to arm with casinos, fine dining Czech and international restaurants, and neon nightclubs. To get away from it all and to see some nature, rent a bike (prahabike.cz) and ride some of the city's laned pathways or take a Karlstejn bike tour, a self guided tour along the Vltava River, or a requested tour. When guests return to the Ambassador, they can enjoy a session at the hotel's Thai & Wellness club for a Thai or Indian massage and a relaxation bath. Room rates at the Hotel Ambassador, as of December 2009, double rooms start at 110 Euros per night.
Hotel Ambassador Prague
Wenceslas Square 5-7
Prague 1 - New Town
011 (+420) 226 201 910 13
ambassador.cz
