Art Nouveau Palace Hotel

From the stately exterior to the grand lobby, the Hotel Palace Praha is luxurious and welcoming with an authentic Czech-inspired atmosphere. The open and airy lobby has a huge, striking glass light fixture and antique paintings provide a homey touch. Original architecture provides a cozy atmosphere, as do red plush armchairs, statues, and glowing chandeliers. Past guests at this property includes everyone from rock stars to movie producers to politicians, and their signed photographs line the walls of the Cafe Palace.

The top restaurant, Gourmet Club, has consistently been ranked as one of the best establishments in Prague and is elegant and classy with an original stained glass ceiling, patterned carpet, a sweeping wood staircase, and fireplaces. L’Epoque, the breakfast restaurant, has arches, chandeliers, and soft blue chairs in a bright and airy space while the Cafe Palace is a bit moody with low ceilings, red carpet, and black leather seating. On the top floor, the seasonal rooftop terrace provides phenomenal views of the city. Ornate details and genuine Art Nouveau design make this hotel feel intimate yet lavish from the first steps in the door.

The Hotel Palace Praha is located at the end of a quiet, one-way street in Nove Mesto (New Town). It has a fantastic central location where Old Town, Wenceslas Square, the Prague Opera, the Charles Bridge, and many other tourist sights and businesses are within walking distance. On the same street, there are grocery stores, public transportation stops, restaurants, and boutique shops. A rental car is only necessary if you plan on leaving the city.

The traditionally elegant rooms are not as striking as the common areas, but they are deluxe and stocked with perks. Red striped bed runners and pillows match the red patterned carpets; there are green striped curtains as well. There is some artwork on the walls along with lovely wood furniture and tan armchairs for extra seating. Coffee/tea items, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs mounted to the wall are in all rooms as are stocked minibars, bathrobes, and slippers. Upgraded rooms include extras such as free bottled water, discounts on food, and espresso machines. Additionally, the Palace Suite has an in-room sauna and separate tub with walk-in shower. Gorgeous gray Carrara marble bathrooms have shower/tub combos and make-up mirrors in addition to excellent lighting. Some bathrooms only have showers. There’s a ton of counter space and each bathroom has Nature Philosophy or Floris amenities.

The highlights of the hotel are the on-site restaurants. Gourmet Club, one of the top local eateries, has live piano music in a beautiful environment with upscale international cuisine while L’Epoque has a full American breakfast buffet and omelet station. Cafe Palace serves main dishes, pastries, and coffee along with a full bar, and there are weekday lunch specials. Room service is available 24-hours. On-site parking at the garage comes with a daily fee, but there is a free business center in the lobby. Concierge services are offered and staff can arrange personal trainer sessions at a local fitness center since there isn't a work-out space on-site. The hotel is pet-friendly with no restrictions and there is free Wi-Fi throughout.