Staycation: MANDARIN ORIENTAL, PRAGUE

Jan 2

Jan 2 Staycation: MANDARIN ORIENTAL, PRAGUE

Built on the site of a former 14th century monastery, Mandarin Oriental, Prague has managed to beautifully preserve a piece of the city’s history and heritage while offering guests a five-star luxury experience. Perfectly positioned on the castle side of Prague, the Mandarin Oriental is just a short walk from Charles Bridge, old town Prague, and all the beautiful sites the capital city of the Czech Republic has to offer. With 79 elegant rooms, 20 individually decorated suites, a beautiful spa, a state-of-the-art gym, a private wine grotto dinning room, a gorgeous ballroom, beautiful grounds and fantastic dinning, the Mandarin Oriental, Prague is truly a destination in itself.

Soon the concierge came to show me to my room, and upon entrance, I was impressed. The room was large, by European standards, and well appointed with a large closet area, two beds, a desk area, and large windows that allowed the sunshine to seep through and light up the whole space.

Each room features a spacious limestone bathroom. After spending a day walking around the beautiful city of Prague, kick off your shoes decompress by feeling the warmth of the heated floors while you fill-up the large bathtub. With large glass showers featuring state of the art shower heads, including a waterfall shower head, time is of no concern. Designed as your own private spa, each bathroom is equipped with rejuvenating aromatherapy essential oils and balms.

In the mornings, we took advantage of the beautiful breakfast buffet that is included in your stay at Mandarin Oriental.

The Mandarin Oriental Prague Spa is located in a truly unique building being a former Renasiannse chapel. A haven of tranquility within the heart of Prague, the Spa offers an exclusive selection of pampering rituals designed to de-stress, relax and revitalize. Using Mandarin Oriental’s signature collection of luxury spa products developed by Aromatherapy Associates, the Spa tailors treatments to the specific needs of each guest, acknowledging their individuality.

Fine dining is taken very seriously within the Mandarin Oriental group. They have been awarded more Michelin stars than any other hotel in the world. Considering that they only have about 30 properties and their competition in many cases has hundreds of properties featuring impressive dining experiences, this is an accomplishment that Mandarin Oriental is rightfully proud of.

Spices Restaurant & Bar offers an innovative menu inspired by Mandarin Orientals Asian roots. Known well by locals, Spices has been branded as the best restaurant in Prague to enjoy authentic Asian food and carefully handcrafted cocktails. Embracing the 14th-century monastery roots, Spices features their stunning Renaissance-style vaulted ceiling and contemporary design provides the perfect backdrop for exceptional Asian cuisine.

Off the main dining area of Spices is their bar. Featuring world-class mixologists, Spices bar is a perfect place to enjoy a finely crafted cocktail. Transforming from a calm venue to a lively hangout once the sun goes down. The Spices bar features a menu that offers a fresh selection of sushi, seafood, and fresh vegetable dishes.