Mandarin Oriental, PraguevsAlchymist Grand Hotel And Spa
Mandarin Oriental, Prague and Alchymist Grand Hotel & Spa are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Prague is the choice of most writers compared to Alchymist Grand Hotel & Spa. Mandarin Oriental, Prague has a TripExpert Score of 93 with accolades from 14 reviewers like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
Mandarin Oriental, Prague Show All Reviews
Nebovidska 459, Mala Strana, Prague 11800, Czech Republic
From $222/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"Warm, contemporary decor has an Asian edge; bedrooms are luxurious and well-equipped."
Frommer's
"The Mandarin offers superior accommodations and service in a converted, former Dominican in Malá Strana." Full review
Concierge
"The 99-room Mandarin Oriental occupies a renovated and expanded fourteenth-century monastery in Malá Strana... Upon your arrival, the gracious staff spell out the hotel's many amenities."
Fodor's
"Architects wisely chose to retain many of this restored Dominican monastery's original flourishes, creating a peaceful, inspired backdrop for the Mandarin Oriental's luxurious offerings." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The youthful staff is helpful to the point of exuberance." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This elegant, classy flagship of the respected Mandarin group has won rave reviews for its Eastern-influenced designs, plush rooms and excellent Asian cuisine."
Star Service
"Dating from the 14th century, this restored Renaissance-era Dominican abbey represents, along with the Four Seasons, the top of the top, overshadowing even the Augustine." Full review
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Guests may also choose to slip down into the hotel's musty stone interior where the newly opened 14th-century wine cellar is situated.
Lonely Planet
"One of Prague’s most talked about new hotels, the Mandarin occupies the converted premises of a 17th-century Dominican monastery."
Gayot
"A hotel that seamlessly integrates seven centuries of history into contemporary elegance and sophistication."
Oyster
Luxury
"A former 14th-century monastery, the 99-room Mandarin Oriental, Prague is a quiet luxury getaway in the Mala Strana, an easy walk to the Charles Bridge and Prague Castle." Full review
Alchymist Grand Hotel And Spa Show All Reviews
Trziste 19, Lesser Quarter, Prague 11800, Czech Republic
From $1,719/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Michelin Guide
"Charming, cosy 16C townhouse with carefully chosen decor and sumptuous furniture... Impressive oriental spa."
Concierge
"Like a vision of Baroque Prague injected with over-the-top Vegas style."
Fodor's
"A baroque-fever dream of Prague masterminded by an Italian developer, the Alchymist doesn't go the understated route." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Alchymist is a thoroughly sumptuous all-suite hotel with a range of richly furnished rooms and a luxurious spa in the basement." Full review
Rough Guide
"Total decadent luxury abounds in this sixteenthcentury palace which has been tastefully converted into a secluded spa hotel, complete with Indonesian masseuses and an indoor pool."
Jetsetter
"Baroque boutique hotel with fairy tale charm and a grotto-like spa, steps from Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge." Full review
Time Out
"Prague's most decadent Habsburg days are still on tap at the Alchymist, with its antique furniture, frescoes, marble baths, ornately carved ceilings and sweeping, gauzy curtains." Full review
Star Service
"Thanks to the excellent staff, it is not just a pretty face, and it bolsters this neighborhood's reputation for exclusivity." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
87.4
"This hotel’s "great location, right at the heel of Prague Castle" and near Charles Bridge, earns a perfect score." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Dating back to medieval Prague...the hotel could well be a museum but for its warmth, sunny terrace, posh dining room, cheerful chocolatier and youthful, international staff." Full review