Grandior Hotel Prague

Opened in 2014, the Grandior Hotel Prague has a modern façade, with red window casings and red balconies. The lobby is similarly modern and shiny, with sleek, black columns and long, horizontal ceiling lights that give the front desk a futuristic feel. There are white leather couches for guests to sit on and a Nespesso bar with funky, metal barstools where guests can grab a coffee or drink. The two-story spa is a palace of relaxation, with a wide range of new treatment options, including the unique beer spa, with its barrel-like wooden tubs with beer taps; other rooms in the spa have a more Asian-influenced aesthetic. The Grandior Restaurant is a large, cafeteria-style room on the second floor -- overlooking the lobby and shared with the attached Designhotel Elephant Prague -- where pianists entertain diners with Latin American music.

The hotel is located on the outskirts of Prague's historic city center, with plenty of restaurants, shops, and public transportation nearby. The Old Town Square, with its famous Astronomical clock, can be reached in about 20 minutes on foot, or in about 10 minutes on via public transportation. It’s about a six-minute walk to the Metro Station Forenc, and Prague Castle can be reached in around 20 minutes via public transportation. The airport takes just under 25 minutes to reach by car, and the hotel can arrange airport transfers (and car service around the city, for that matter) for a fee.

Rooms at the Grandior Hotel Prague are quite spacious, especially when compared to other hotel rooms in the historic city. Yellow accent ceilings with matching bed runners and pillows add a touch of brightness, while sleek black doors and furnishings keep in line with the hotel’s modern edge. The decor is, overall, modern and upscale, if a bit bland and chain-inspired. Some rooms have private balconies, and suites have large living rooms. Bathrooms are similarly modern, with cream-colored marble tile-work and shower/tub combinations with glass dividers, as well as L’Occitane toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, coffee/tea facilities, stocked minibars, and free Wi-Fi.

Several of the amenities at the hotel are shared with an adjoining hotel, including the large breakfast room, where an extensive free buffet includes omelets, meats, and cheeses. While the buffet is high-quality, many guests complain that the room gets crowded at peak hours. The hotel is home to a high-end restaurant and bar, as well as a fitness center and spa that offers a wide range of unusual treatments and has a hammam, sauna, and beer spa. (Beer spa treatments include a bath with hops and yeast, unlimited free beer, and a massage with beer oil.) There's also a huge meeting space that can be divided into nine separate halls and can accommodate up to 500 guests. Parking is available for a fee, babysitting can be arranged, and car rental can be booked through the hotel.