Design Hotel Jewel Prague

The hotel's name and theme owes its origins to a jeweler who decorated the building with a jewel motif at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, sparkly chandeliers and jewel prisms in stairways are a throwback to the building’s history. Rooms are named after gems, such as amethyst, pearl, and onyx, and the names are written in cursive gold letters on black, wooden doors. The lobby is rather small, its crystal chandeliers the only nod to the theme, but the restaurant on the ground floor has more than 10,000 crystals for decoration. The bar is covered in a mosaic tile design, and tea lights and fresh flowers add to the romantic atmosphere. 

The Design Hotel Jewel is located in the historic center of Prague, in a lively, hip neighborhood, surrounded by with plenty of shops and restaurants. The historic town square, with its famous astronomical clock, is only a five-minute walk from the hotel, and both the Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square are within a 10-minute walk. Prague Castle is reachable by a 15-minute subway ride, and the airport is within a 30-minute taxi ride which can be arranged by the hotel for a fee. Guests who stay for longer than five nights can get free airport transfers.

The 11 rooms at Design Hotel Jewel are each named after a different precious stone, with coordinating motifs carried out in color-coordinated bed runners and pillows, as well as the mirrors' frames. Comfortable beds have tufted headboards, and a pillow menu is available. Bathrooms are decorated in tile matching the room's namesake, and are outfitted with modern features like basin sinks, stand-up showers, and towel warmers. Amenity kits feature Eco Boutique bath products. Rooms are on the small side, and some have awkward slanted walls that aren't for everyone. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, mini-bars, free Wi-Fi, and bathrobes and slippers, and Superior Rooms also have sofas and coffee/tea facilities.

The hotel serves a free breakfast buffet, and cooked-to-order items are included; breakfast can also be served in room. There’s a bar and restaurant that serves a rotating seasonal menu that includes items like duck confit and beef cheeks. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available for a fee, as is parking. A laptop is available to borrow, and the hotel can arrange excursions or concert and cinema tickets for guests. Babysitting can be arranged upon request, as can in-room massages.