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 kinds within the historic middle, a UNESCO Heritage web site since 1992. Predominant landmarks embody the Outdated City Sq.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 equivalent 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 lately reopened to disclose a restoration and design overhaul to offer upgraded companies and an atmosphere of a previous splendor with all of the mod cons. Beneath the artistic 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 wood 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 large palm timber, which once more adorn the foyer as they did when the lodge first opened in 2003. Along with the marble flooring, 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 wherein the neo-renaissance palace opened because the First Mortgage Financial institution in former Bohemia, is positioned 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 supply sharing platters and a brand new twist on Czech staples.
The highest-rated Carlo IV Wellness & Spa services obtained 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 obtained a design replace whereas protecting their old-time attributes equivalent to excessive ceilings, gentle wood flooring and marble loos. Tastefully appointed rooms within the trendy wing exude informal magnificence and the toilet redesign uplifts the visitor expertise.
“We wished to reimagine the place and put the wants of the trendy 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 developments introducing co-working areas, gastronomical open areas with intimate corners and easy accessibility to trendy conveniences, equivalent to straightforward 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 initiatives of their historic lodges in Central and Japanese Europe.
