Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic and the historic capital of Bohemia, is also known as the Metropolis of a Hundred Spires. As a cultural and political hub of Central Europe, it’s rife with historical past, a lot of which is mirrored within the number of architectural types within the historic heart, a UNESCO Heritage web site since 1992. Fundamental landmarks embody the Outdated City Sq. with the “Orloj” astronomical clock, Wenceslas Sq., Nationwide Museum, State Opera, Charles Bridge and the Jewish Quarter, with different landmarks corresponding to Prague Fort or the Dancing Home simply reachable by public transport.
Within the coronary heart of the UNESCO Heritage web site is the five-star NH Assortment Prague Carlo IV, housed in a heritage-protected neo-renaissance palace. It not too long ago reopened to disclose a restoration and design overhaul to offer upgraded providers and an atmosphere of a previous splendor with all of the mod cons. Beneath the inventive eye of the heritage workplace and a global architectural studio, the 152-room lodge’s remastering pays respect to its wealthy historical past.
The majestic foyer is an homage to the previous financial institution’s terminal corridor, with refurbished picket frames on the unique financial institution teller’s home windows. The ceiling regained its former look of sq. glass panes to emit gentle. Elegant seating in beige, gentle gray, and hues of brown and inexperienced mirror the earth colours of big palm timber, which once more adorn the foyer as they did when the lodge first opened in 2003. Along with the marble ground, ceiling frescoes and Ionic columns, it presents a timeless look.
The eating venues have additionally undergone a renaissance. A brand new foyer bar is a welcome addition to the opulent corridor, creating a classy house the place company can unwind whereas having fun with their favourite cocktails or afternoon espresso, some days with reside music. The lodge’s multifunctional restaurant, aptly named “1890” after the 12 months during which the neo-renaissance palace opened because the First Mortgage Financial institution in former Bohemia, is situated simply behind the foyer corridor. It follows its full size and affords ample house for company with totally different seating choices and intimate corners. A brand new menu will focus on tasting plates, whereas the 1890 foyer bar menu will provide sharing platters and a brand new twist on Czech staples.
The highest-rated Carlo IV Wellness & Spa services acquired new tiling for its 66-foot-long heated pool and two whirlpools. An up to date look is deliberate this 12 months for the sauna and steam room. And the visitor rooms within the historic wing have acquired a design replace whereas preserving their old-time attributes corresponding to excessive ceilings, gentle picket flooring and marble bogs. Tastefully appointed rooms within the fashionable wing exude informal magnificence and the toilet redesign uplifts the visitor expertise.
“We wished to reimagine the place and put the wants of the fashionable traveler first whereas preserving the historic components, ensuring there may be consolation no matter whether or not the visitor is travelling for leisure or enterprise,” mentioned Sander Creemers, the Regional Director of Operations, Northern Europe. “The lodge’s transformation was based mostly on our long-term analysis into new journey traits introducing co-working areas, gastronomical open areas with intimate corners and quick access to fashionable conveniences, corresponding to simple charging in public areas and visitor rooms.”
Maarten Markus, Managing Director Northern Europe at NH Resort Group notes that the premium NH Assortment model can also be embarking on comparable renovation tasks of their historic lodges in Central and Japanese Europe.
