Mandarin Oriental, Prague

Location. The Mandarin Oriental Prague features views of baroque churches and medieval spires and is housed in a 14th century monastery set on the banks of the Vltava River, 500 metres from the impressive Prague Castle. Prague Ruzyne Airport is 20 kilometres away and takes around 30 minutes to reach by car.
Hotel Features. The hotel spa is situated in a Renaissance chapel that can be reached from the main hotel and guestrooms by an underground passage. Guests can enjoy health treatments such as hydrotherapy and water massage, and beauty treatments including facials and pedicures, as well as make use of the gym. Multilingual staff can assist with airport transport and limousine hire and assist with 24 hour room service requests. Secure garage parking is available for guests arriving by car (surcharge).

A choice of EurAsian cuisine is served in Mandarin Oriental Prague's baroque Essensia Restaurant, framed with Renaissance vaulted ceilings and extending to five adjoining rooms. Dishes such as Confit of Rougie Duck Leg with Roast Turnip and Thyme Jus are made with seasonal ingredients and washed down with fine vintage wines. A selection of light snacks accompany cool Czech beers and bespoke champagne cocktails in the sleek, modern BaReGo bar.

Guestrooms. The 99 air conditioned guestrooms and suites are located on five floors. All have contemporary decor and some have period features such as high vaulted or arched ceilings and polished parquet floors. Amenities include two LCD televisions with satellite channels, DVD players, multi line phones with voicemail, wireless Internet (surcharge) and minibars. All extend to limestone bathrooms with heated floors, bathrobes, slippers and aromatherapy oils.

Expert Tip. Prague Castle, 500 metres from the hotel is the biggest ancient castle in the world. The castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium, including the gothic St Vitus Cathedra, the Romanesque basilica of St. George, a monastery and several palaces, gardens and defense towers. Most of the castle areas are open to tourists.