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ocated within a short walk from historic
Charles Bridge and Prague Castle, Mandarin
Oriental, Prague offers a sophisticated retreat
in the quiet cobbled streets of the West Bank district
of Mala Strana (Little Side).
An intriguing collection of historical buildings make
up the fabric of the hotel, variously dating from the
Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. These
have been wondrously remodelled to house a
masterwork in contemporary hospitality. Opened in
2006, the property, which once housed a Dominican
monastery, retains elements of the past including
arched and vaulted ceilings.
Like all Mandarin Oriental properties, it elegantly
blends local culture with an Asian sensibility to
create a serene, discreet, and sensual space. There
are only 99 guest rooms including 20 suites so the
feel is very much boutique but with all the
trimmings one would expect from a 5 star hotel
including gourmet cuisine at Essensia Restaurant.
Set inside a former Renaissance chapel, the Spa is
considered the finest in the Czech Republic. It spans
two floors and the glass floor on the ground level
reveals the remains of an ancient 14th century
church below. Two of the seven treatment rooms
are set up for couples, which may hint at the hotel’s
popularity with honeymooners.
Czech in with Mandarin Oriental
The perfect base from which to explore Prague, one of Europe’s finest cities.
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View over the rooftops to Prague Castle
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