Our opinion on W Prague, rebirth of a historic palace in the Czech capital

How is the spa?

It is the largest spa in Prague, 600 m² In the basement with a swimming pool, opposite a large jacuzzi heated to 38 ° C, jet showers and an aquatic course “four seasons”, from hottest to cold. A wide range of body and face massages is offered in the five cabins. Welcome after a day of walking on the cobblestones of the old town, the 20-minute lag express anti-jet treatment, with a Therabody compression machine, stimulates blood circulation and reduces muscle pain in the legs. And those to whom there remains a little energy will go to the gym. Even for a simple glance: the backlit ceiling lights up with a starry sky created by the design studio Adam Ellis and is inspired by the famous tower of the astronomical clock. Magic!

The table

On two levels, the little Beefbar at the Grand Café was restored identically with the large 1905 cafe with its sumptuous dark woodwork. This historic establishment was the epicenter of Praguoise cultural life in the 1920s. We are now having breakfast while in the evening, it turns into a luxurious steak house in partnership with the Monegasque chef Riccardo Giraudi. The best grilled meats are offered, from traditional duck to the excellent local beef to the famous Kobé. A real treat, cooked at will and served in a platform to stay at a good temperature. The beautiful cellar does honor to Czech wines (to discover, especially the whites), Italians or French. Count 60 to 80 euros per full meal.

What about the bar?

To finish the evening, from 9 p.m., we go down to Minus One, nestled in the basement, accessible to all customers even those who do not reside at the hotel. We have the choice between several more or less confidential spaces: from the performance hall to the Speakeasy style intimate bar wrapped in drapery from floor to ceiling. A myriad of drinks with or without alcohol are à la carte including original signature cocktails. We recommend the Unicorn based on lemon gin and red fruits presented in a backlit green nest. A whole program …