Corinthia Hotel Prague

In a 26-story building high above Prague, the views from the Corinthia Hotel Prague are striking from the restaurants, the rooms, and the pool. The entrance to this hotel is below street level, making it feel more intimate than the bustling surrounding business area, and the classic staircase in the lobby gives off an air of grandeur. Free newspapers, coffee, and tea are available while the grounds lead to an underground metro station.

Each of the dining areas at this hotel is unique. Bamboo chairs and lantern light fixtures adorn Rickshaw while neutral tones and a wood buffet area cover Let’s Eat. The Grill includes a large brick oven and colorful chairs while Cafe Praha is subdued with cozy brown leather and wicker chairs. Blue Note Bar includes swirling carpet and plush furniture along with mid-tone wood floors. Floor-to ceiling windows decorate almost every eating area to highlight the sights and offer natural light. The refined decor creates a comfy and open atmosphere despite the hotel’s large size.

The Corinthia Hotel Prague is located in the business district. The hotel has its own road leading to one of the main highways in Prague, 5 Kvetna. The Prague Congress Centre, Vysehrad Castle, and public transportation are within walking distance, but more popular attractions such as Old Town, the Charles Bridge, and the Prague State Opera are a 10- to 20-minute metro ride away. The hotel has many dining and drinking options, but can feel isolated for guests that want to explore beyond the hotel.

Rooms are pretty basic with the classic hotel feel that’s often edging on dated. Although the views from the large windows are sensational, the tan carpets, bed runners, and drapes are neutral while the artwork is nondescript. Coffeemakers rest on the wood desk area, as do the flat-screen TVs. Some rooms feature free bottled water, robes, slippers, and lounge access. Upgraded rooms have high-end black leather massage chairs and espresso machines. Minibars are tucked away in the closet space while Corinthia Dream Beds receive great reviews. Faux marble countertops in the bathroom accompanied by pink tile are a bit older, but some bathrooms include updated glass bowl sinks and large tan tile. All have ESPA Collection or Vive amenities. Even though there are some great perks in upgraded rooms, the plain style seems lacking for an upscale hotel.

The top feature of the Corinthia Hotel Prague is the top floor indoor pool housed in the Apollo Day Spa. Huge floor-to-ceiling windows provide gorgeous views of Prague. There are striped lounge chairs in addition to a shower with a rainfall showerhead. The Apollo Day Spa has a large, contemporary fitness center with different types of equipment in addition to a beautiful sauna and steam room. Treatment rooms have gray speckled granite countertops and wood floors while the hair salon provides manicure and make-up services. Guests staying in Business, Executive, or Suite rooms can access the Apollo Day Spa for free, but others must pay a daily fee.

An abundance of eating options are also available at this hotel. Let’s Eat serves a breakfast buffet; Cafe Praha provides a light lunch with tea/coffee, pastries, and salads; The Grill offers international food on a charcoal grill; and the award-winning Rickshaw features Asian-style dinners. All receive excellent reviews. The Blue Note Bar (wines, beer, cocktails) has live music every week and the Executive Club and Business lounges have lots of snacks. Only certain room types have lounge access, which includes more views, tan suede seating with purple pillows, and access to the business room (computers, printer, faxing, and copying). Concierge services and 24-hour room service are on-site as is parking, but all parking incurs a fee.