Preserved history of Czech Republic: long-standing and ancient hotels

A rich historical heritage of the Czech Republic found its expression in many hotels of this country. Hotel Imperial in Karlovy Vary dates as far back as 1912. Today it offers guests accommodation in the main building or a villa located nearby. The hotel standing on a hill is located in the center of its own park. Hotel guests will be able to undergo healing mineral springs treatment. From 1910 to 1912, the famous foreign architect Burian worked on an Art Nouveau building in the town of Jáchymov. 100 years later, it has been occupied by Radium Palace Hotel. Today it houses as many as 4 restaurants, a fitness center, a sauna, and a swimming pool. The hotel doors are hospitably open for all comers.

Lokal Inn, Prague The building of Lokal Inn was constructed in 1714 and is known as one of the best landmarks of the Baroque period in Prague. The hotel offers 14 guest rooms with the individual design and panoramic views of the Charles’ Bridge. The fabulous bar remains one of the main advantages of the wonderful hotel. It is open in the basement, in a charming hall with the arched stone ceiling. The bar is managed by famous barkeeper Lukash Svoboda who won the prestigious Pilsner Urquell award in 2010.

Grandhotel Brno, Brno A real historical symbol of Brno is Grandhotel Brno opened more than 140 years ago. Over the years, the hotel's interior has changed dramatically. Beams under the ceiling have been preserved in some rooms, as well as mansard windows on the upper floors. The most luxurious rooms and public areas of the hotel are decorated with authentic antiques: old paintings, restored furniture, carpets and incredibly beautiful crystal chandeliers. The hotel houses a famous gourmet restaurant offering Mediterranean cuisine where part of the tables is served in a romantic winter garden.
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Esplanade Prague, Prague The prominent Esplanade Prague greeted its first guests in 1927. For more than 80 years, the hotel has been attracting numerous travelers with its elegant and refined design. At Esplanade, travelers will find spacious guest rooms with high ceilings. The majority of guest rooms are made in sunny colors. Public areas feature many elements of the original décor. Wide stairs with wooden banisters, giant paintings in massive wooden frames on the walls, gorgeous crystal chandeliers, and fretwork on the ceiling – such a historical splendor is in a perfect harmony with the modern design.

Radisson Blu Alcron, Prague Radisson Blu Alcron is also a prominent historic hotel, the opening of which took place in 1932. Nowadays, amazing rooms and suites of the hotel feature contemporary style, but traditions of the iconic hospitality haven’t changed. The hotel can be proud of its restaurant, Alcron, awarded a Michelin star. Also known as one of the best restaurants in the Czech Republic, this restaurant offers a simply striking choice of seafood. One more restaurant, La Rotonde offers international cuisine and is also awarded many honorable titles. The menu of La Rotonde includes many national delicacies.

Parkhotel Brno, Brno A sumptuous old villa houses Parkhotel Brno surrounded by a lush garden with century-old trees on all sides. The interior of the hotel is designed with the use of antique furniture and authentic paintings of Czech masters, so its guests will have a real opportunity to get acquainted with the cultural traditions of the past centuries. The hotel's pride is a national restaurant, the menu of which includes more than 200 dishes. Most of them are prepared according to old recipes, and in the warm season, chefs cook all meat delicacies on an open fire in the garden.

U Páva, Prague The design of the historic U Páva hotel is also reminiscent of a magnificent museum. Fantastic ceilings with frescoes remain one of the main peculiarities of the design. Some rooms have skillfully made wooden elements of décor. In the hall, the ceiling is decorated with colorful stained-glass windows, and on the walls, visitors will see beautiful handmade drawings. U Páva has a large collection of antiquities scattered in the hotel – old furniture, paintings, statuettes, and clocks, as well as many other precious artifacts.

Royal Ricc, Brno In Brno, you can find unique historic hotels attracting customers with their incomparable situation and rich collections of antiques. For example, Royal Ricc that occupies a splendid Baroque building dating back to 1596. Marble columns and arched ceilings, wooden beams and high stained-glass windows have been preserved in the building during numerous reconstructions. Luxurious antique carpets and works of art contribute to forming the hotel's historic interior, there is a unique collection of ancient paintings and sculptures within its walls.

U Prince, Prague U Prince occupies a special place in the list of historic hotels in Prague. The magnificent design remains the biggest attraction of this gorgeous hotel. The hotel is open in one of the oldest buildings in the city, and it was constructed yet in the 12th century. Spacious rooms with high ceilings are decorated with elegant antique furniture – large beds with carved wooden headboards, leather sofas and armchairs, small wooden coffee tables with carved legs. In some guest rooms, there are beautiful canopy beds in the colonial style. Old arched ceiling and fragments of original stone walls create a truly inimitable atmosphere in the hotel. Gorgeous paintings and frescoes on the walls complete the stunning décor.

Hotel Belcredi, Brno Visitors to Brno will have a unique opportunity to spend a few days in ancient Belcredi Castle. Hotel Belcredi was opened in one of the beautiful historic buildings on the territory of the castle. The building's mansard and vaulted ceilings, arches and wall finishes have been preserved during its reconstruction. Huge forged chandeliers and vintage furniture upholstered with colorful fabrics serve as a reminder of the traditions of the past centuries. Besides cozy rooms, hotel guests can enjoy a chic banquet hall with a high vaulted ceiling, and the best place to relax in the warmer months is a garden surrounding the castle.

Hotel Slavia, Brno In the immediate vicinity of Špilberk Castle is Hotel Slavia that welcomed its first guests back in 1893. A building occupied by the hotel is an invaluable architectural monument. It was built according to the project of the outstanding local architect Antonin Blazek. Today, hotel guests can find accommodation in chic rooms with high ceilings and huge windows, and on the top floor of the historic building, there are especially romantic attic rooms. Besides that, the hotel has an excellent restaurant with a solemnly decorated banquet hall and public areas decorated with restored antique furniture.