It once welcomed famous legends including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig Van Beethoven and Richard Wagner. Today, the former Pachtuv Palace has re-emerged as the exquisite Smetana Hotel in Old Prague with exquisite views capturing Charles Bridge and Prague Castle.
In 2002, the old palace underwent extensive renovation to restore its original splendor and was re-brandedas an Independent Luxury Boutique Hotel in 2015. Now owned and operated by Ott family, the property offers 47 rooms and suites with romantic four-poster beds, varieties of beautiful flowers, dramatic courtyard, and stunning scenic vistas. It’s the perfect romantic settings for honeymooners and other romantics while families can relax and enjoy large, comfortable lounges and two bedrooms in the Family Suites. And its proximity to Prague’s airport and major sites makes its location ideal.
Dining in the Smetana Restaurant features authentic, old-bohemian specialties prepared by chefs, each from a different region in the Czech Republic. Bistro Bohemian Rhapsody, a popular gathering spot for locals as well as guests, serves a wide variety of gourmet dishes, classic breakfasts including their famous their eggs benedict, freshly-baked goods and, of course, a wide selection of beverages. It also houses furniture from the famed hotel Lutetia in Paris including its centerpiece bar. Chapel Cigar Club, in the original palace chapel circa 1628, is a great place to for cigar aficionados to relax with a premium selection of fine cigars, unique drinks, and curated wine list. And, of course, there’s room
service for those seeking maximum convenience and privacy.
Other amenities include the only Sisley L’Institut in Prague for facial treatments and Skinjay Paris’ Aroma Showers where you can start your day with the energetic breeze of lime and peppermint and relax at the end it with soft rose flavors. There are also concierge services, valet parking, massages including in-room, tour desk, use of the hotel’s private driver to take you wherever you wish, Wi-Fi and more.
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