Prague

This wonderful boutique hotel is located in the city’s atmospheric Mala Strana district. It overlooks the beautiful Vrtbovska Gardens and is just two minutes’ walk from Charles Bridge. The Aria is a celebration of music and this theme resonates throughout the hotel with each floor themed to either jazz, opera, classical or contemporary music and each room dedicated to a particular artist or composer. The hotel has a music library where the Aria’s Musical Director is on hand to assist guests with their choice from over 1,000 books, 2,000 CDs and 500 DVDs and to offer recommendations on the city’s numerous concerts and opera performances. The 51 bedrooms have been recently renovated and are all beautifully furnished in a contemporary style. The winter garden lounge has a grand piano, a fountain and an open fireplace, and the large rooftop terrace where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in fine weather has some of the city’s most spectacular views. There is also a fitness centre with sauna and massage.

This fantastic hotel opened in Spring 2004 after a major makeover of one of Prague’s most beautiful Art Nouveau buildings. Back then, it was a theatre, and the old-school details like stained glass and wrought iron are still there, blending well with the modern design. Breakfast is a must-try in the bright and spacious hall, and there’s plenty of room to chill in the lobby. The 130 bedrooms are super comfortable, and all the bathrooms have underfloor heating. There’s even a gym, a sauna, and massage treatments are available. Plus, the location is great – just a stone’s throw away from the Powder Tower and the Municipal Hall, on a quiet street.

The BoHo, a chic boutique hotel, opened its doors in Prague’s Old Town in November 2015. It’s housed in a beautifully renovated former city post office building from the early 1900s. The interior is modern, but the soft, neutral colour palette and high-quality furnishings create a sophisticated ambiance. There are just 57 comfortable bedrooms, a lounge a lobby bar with high ceilings and full-length windows, and a glass-covered restaurant in the courtyard. On the lower floors, there’s a wellness area with a plunge pool, sauna, and steam room.