Mandarin Oriental, PraguevsAlmanac X Prague (former Alcron Hotel Prague)
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Prague is preferred by most professionals compared to Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel, Prague. Mandarin Oriental, Prague comes in at 93 with accolades from 14 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Star Service.
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
Almanac X Prague (former Alcron Hotel Prague)
Stepanska 40, Praha 1, Prague 11000, Czech Republic
From $73/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Imposing 1930s building with an executive lounge and warmly sty led bedrooms offering high levels of comfort and good facilities."
Fodor's
"Opened in 1932, the Alcron was one of Prague's first luxury hotels... the restaurant remains one of Prague's best." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The views from the upper floors of this exquisite hotel could be an attraction in themselves."
Rough Guide
"Giant 1930s luxury hotel, just off Wenceslas Square, which has been superbly restored to its former Art Deco glory by the Radisson chain."
Time Out
"The Radisson SAS Alcron was known as a jazz hotel when it was built in 1930. It's kept that part of its history preserved, despite since morphing into one of the city's first luxury hotels." Full review
Star Service
"Although it is no match for the Four Seasons, it competes on par with the recently renovated Marriott, and service compares favorably with the InterContinental." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"One of the finest Art Nouveau gems in a city more or less brimming with them, the Radisson Blu Alcron is not just pretty to look at - inside and out - but has an impressive suite of amenities too." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"In Prague, almost every building has a story, but few tell more astonishing tales than those around Wenceslas Square, including Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The art deco features of this imposing 1930s building are superb and its original white and green marble floor has been meticulously maintained" Full review