Mandarin Oriental, PraguevsThe Emblem Prague Hotel
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Prague scores significantly better than The Emblem Hotel. Mandarin Oriental, Prague ranks #1 in Prague with positive reviews from 14 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
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
The Emblem Prague Hotel
Platnerska 111/19, Prague 11000, Czech Republic
From $269/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter
"Boutique gem and members bar in the heart of Prague that fuses bohemian style and high-tech amenities." Full review
Wallpaper
"Public spaces comprise an upper level spa in calming sea greens, and an adjacent rooftop bar offering sprawling views of the city." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 59-room Emblem Hotel is a luxury boutique property with a fashionable look full of rich marble, mirrored details, chrome, and velvet." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Located on a quiet street close to Prague's Old Town Square, this classy 59-room design hotel is nothing if not comprehensive." Full review
Fodor's
"This unique retreat goes toe to toe with many of the city's grande dame hotels; it's smart, fresh, and funky, with a modern art deco theme created by a host of top-notch designers." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"The Emblem Hotel in Prague is a forward-thinking, free-spirited kinda stay: the city’s creative crème de la crème (including established and emerging Czech artists) stay for free in return for on-loan artworks." Full review
Time Out
"The snug comfort of the hotel’s 59 rooms make efficient use of their custom-designed furnishings and contemporary artwork." Full review
Independent
"Located in the heart of the city, beside Staromětské Naměsti (Old Town Square), The Emblem is both a luxury hotel and an art lover’s dream"
Michelin Guide
"Clean lines, rich materials, a warm retro-inspired color palette and a host of well-chosen modern details...establish the Emblem’s luxury-boutique bona fides in short order." Full review