“Contemporary design hotel with minimalist interiors. Naturally lit rooms, some with balconies and all with modern luxury bathrooms. Legendary breakfasts and a trendy bar. Peaceful courtyard and wonderful views. Well situated for exploring Prague. ”

Hotel review

When celebrated architect Eva Jiřičná conceived her first hotel in Prague for Austrian hoteliers Christian and Rudolf Ploberger, her aim was to create somewhere calm and soothing to give the eyes a rest from the onslaught of architectural styles outside. She succeeded in spades, and her cool, contemporary hotel, opened in 2002, is a breath of fresh air from the all-white entrance lobby to the minimalist bedrooms. The ingeniously spot-lit lobby, with its leather sofas and chairs, bar and fabulous sculptural staircase, makes a great meeting space and positively buzzes in the evenings. Bedrooms are all decorated in similar style with splashes of bright colour that enliven the neutral palette. The best on the seventh and eighth floors have balconies and fabulous views. A first-rate buffet breakfast is served in an airy room looking out to the garden. Terrific value too.

Leonie Glass
Leonie Glass Review published: 2018-10-31

Recommended for

  • City Style

    • A design hotel by celebrated Czech architect Eva Jiricna, with uber modern interiors right in the heart of Prague.
  • Close to nightlife

    • Start out at the lobby bar, then head just down the road to the trendy nightclub, Roxy.
  • Great walks

    • The well informed staff lead a jog around the Old Town on Tuesday and Friday mornings.
  • Sights nearby

    • Close to the Charles Bridge, Tyn Church, Republic Square and Prague Castle.
  • Museums

    • The hotel is attached to the fantastic attached avant-garde gallery NoD.
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The Josef hosts the Prague Writers Festival every summer.
  • Other Activities

    • Catch a peformance at Le Royal Theatre.
  • No restaurant

    • Breakfast only
  • Conference facilities

  • Designer

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Contemporary

  • Chic

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Disabled access

  • Downtown

  • Luxury

  • Romantic

  • Free wifi

  • Views

Facilities

  • Rooms

    109 rooms in this hotel
  • No restaurant

    Breakfast only
  • Conference facilities

  • Views

  • Safe

  • Bath robes

  • Bar

  • In room DVD

  • Outdoor dining

  • Internet

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Meeting Room

  • Cots available

  • Massage

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Garden

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

  • Wifi

  • Free wifi

  • Air conditioning

  • Business Centre

Activities

  • Close to nightlife

    • Start out at the lobby bar, then head just down the road to the trendy nightclub, Roxy.
  • Great walks

    • The well informed staff lead a jog around the Old Town on Tuesday and Friday mornings.
  • Sights nearby

    • Close to the Charles Bridge, Tyn Church, Republic Square and Prague Castle.
  • Museums

    • The hotel is attached to the fantastic attached avant-garde gallery NoD.
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The Josef hosts the Prague Writers Festival every summer.
  • Other Activities

    • Catch a peformance at Le Royal Theatre.

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