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Prague
is a European city that still possesses a strong
link to its past. Many of its historic buildings
have survived through wars and the passing of
time. It is a rare experience to visit a place
with this much history but to truly absorb the
essence of the Prague,
I chose to stay in the Le Palais Hotel. This
building possesses so much personality that is
in sync with the tone of the city and is
therefore a great place to base your tour of
Prague.
Le
Palais was originally built as a private
residence in 1841 in the lovely Vinohrady
district. It was completely redesigned in the
Belle Époque style between 1888 and 1897. The
intention of this remodel was to create
something “different and of greater beauty” and
I think they accomplished
it.
The
public rooms at Le Palais are nothing but
opulent. Touches like original frescos by Czech
painter Ludek Marold and antique furniture make
you feel as if you are a guest in an
aristocrat’s home. The 60 spacious rooms and 12
suites are furnished in luxurious fabrics and
fine furniture. All of the bathrooms have marble
baths and heated floors. My room’s amenities
included: satellite TV, a DVD players, high
speed internet, a trouser press, a coffee and
tea station, complimentary shoe shine and a mini
bar.
Located within the building
is their five-star restaurant Le Papillion. The
cuisine that Chef Radek Subrt makes is French
with a modern twist. The restaurant offers a
panoramic view that is not only breathtaking but
romantic.
The
Relax and Wellness
Center
at Le Palais is one of the best equipped spas in
Prague. They have a sauna, a
whirlpool, a state of the art fitness center,
steam baths, a solarium, hydro-jet therapy and
aroma showers featuring lemon and eucalyptus
scents. Of course they also offer traditional
massages and body treatments.
A hotel is not made of
amenities alone, and the Le Palais has an
award-winning staff. In fact they were the
winners of the 2004 Connoisseurs Choice Award
and are a member of the Leading Small Hotels of
the world.
For
a truly unique experience that borders on
historical opulence stay at the Le Palais Hotel.
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