WENCESLAS SQUARE, Prague—W Accommodations, a part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 resort manufacturers, pronounces the extremely anticipated unveiling of W Prague, marking the model’s entry into the Czech Republic and the beginning of a brand new chapter for the previous Grand Lodge Evropa, a famend Artwork Nouveau-style property. With the model’s signature, unconventional method to luxurious, W Prague joins newly unveiled and celebrated European gems resembling W Rome and W Budapest, redefining luxurious life-style hospitality within the area. The resort blends Prague’s heritage-filled legacy with up to date touches via a trifecta of distinct design, elevated service, and dynamic culinary choices and experiences, making W Prague the brand new social soul of town.
Positioned on Wenceslas Sq., W Prague revitalizes the previous and famed resort, as soon as a witness to many historic moments and a pioneer of innovation within the 1900s. With its forward-thinking design and progressive spirit, the resort now presents a contemporary and complex setting for the following era of luxurious travellers. The resort gives 161 stylishly appointed guestrooms and suites, together with the WOW Bohemia Duplex, the signature W Lounge, and Above Rooftop bar with sweeping cityscape views, all influenced by metropolis’s storied historical past and tradition.
“As we debut W Prague, we’re not simply opening a brand new resort – we’re respiratory new life into one of many metropolis’s most iconic landmarks,” mentioned George Fleck, Senior Vice President and World Model Chief, W Accommodations. “W Prague fuses the enchanted historical past of the storied vacation spot with daring, visionary design, creating an expertise that each honours town’s deep cultural legacy and embraces its vibrant, fashionable vitality. This opening is an additional illustration of W Accommodations momentum in Europe and past, setting a recent customary for what luxurious can imply within the coronary heart of such a beloved metropolis.”
Genuine, Impactful Design
Internationally acclaimed architects Benoy and award-winning world design agency AvroKO’s London Studio, in collaboration with native designers Chapman Taylor, have reimagined one of many metropolis’s most iconic landmarks drawing inspiration from Prague’s cultural richness and the constructing’s Artwork Nouveau roots. The colour palate makes use of the unique tones of the protected heritage constructing, together with pure earthy hues of yellow, beige, terracotta, darkish gray, and a singular inexperienced for the stucco decorations. Together with the meticulous restoration, a brand new chapter has been created with the addition of a nine-story up to date elliptical formed wing, designed by architectural studio DAM.
Additional inspiration got here from the magical idea of the “Elixir,” symbolizing a mix of custom and innovation, nature and trade, and actuality and fantasy. With Prague also known as the “Metropolis of Gold,” this golden elixir theme is woven all through the design, from the enchanting façade to the inviting communal areas via to the W Accommodations totem, guiding visitors between the heritage constructing and up to date wing. Including to this transformative expertise is the “Fantastical Backyard,” impressed by the dreamlike artwork of Czech artist Alphonse Mucha. The design incorporates whimsical and escapist parts via each the heritage and new wing, inviting visitors on a journey of discovery and marvel. Connecting the heritage constructing and new wing, the hall is draped with a singular Fantastical Backyard fake embroidery by London primarily based Studio, Adam Ellis, impressed by parts of a magical backyard. Company are transported via the visually gorgeous passage by quite a lot of natural world elaborations together with tall grasses, weaving botanicals, hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies enhanced by floral chandeliers created by Preciosa Lighting.
Encapsulating the resort’s imaginative and prescient of each custom and modernity, the resort’s 161 distinctive guestrooms, together with 23 suites, characteristic hanging colors and reflective textures, making a refined ambiance. The E-WOW Suite, the model’s fashionable interpretation of a Presidential Suite, on the 8th flooring echoes the structure of the brand new constructing whereas embracing Artwork Nouveau types partitioning the room for visitors to recharge, entertain, and work. The WOW Bohemia Duplex within the heritage constructing options restored beams and ornamental arch home windows, completed in a deep grenache shade palette. An outsized curtain lends a theatrical air that accentuates the suite’s double-height ceilings, whereas making a sanctuary on the higher flooring. Skylights permit pure mild into the restored loft-like house and plaster completed partitions hark again to constructing’s illustrious legacy.
Transformational Lodge Artworks and Installations
The hanging artwork and glass installations at W Prague, curated by Adam Ellis Studio and native artists, are designed to reinforce the visitor expertise and spark significant conversations. Highlights embrace the psychedelic wall artwork on the bar, Bisou, and a fantastical backyard mural by Michael Škapa, which is the centrepiece of W Lounge Backyard. Moreover, KLIMCHI, will open its first boutique retailer at W Prague, showcasing elegant Bohemian glassware together with a curated assortment for W Lounge and Minus One. The restored atrium, with its stucco particulars from 1905 and illustrations from 1925, now shines with a surprising crystal set up by Preciosa Lighting and Pavla Doležalová. Symbolizing Bohemian heritage, the handcrafted crystals come alive in a mesmerizing “dripping” impact, fantastically remodeling the house.
A Fantastical Culinary Journey
Remodeling Prague’s culinary panorama, extraordinary flavours mix custom with experimentation, providing an unrivalled journey that caters to each temper, day or night time. W Prague invitations visitors to discover a myriad of venues, every providing a singular and memorable eating expertise.
As soon as the epicenter for Prague socialites within the Nineteen Twenties, the resort will see the revival of the long-lasting Grand Café, partnering with Monaco-based restaurateur, Riccardo Giraudi. Le Petit Beefbar at Grand Café is an upscale bistro that breaks from the normal codes of steakhouses and focuses on sharing ideas with premium and native meats, drawing inspiration from world palettes and recipes.
Positioned on the bottom flooring within the up to date wing, W Lounge is the social epicenter of the resort which seamlessly transitions from a tranquil morning retreat to a energetic night hotspot. The inviting and stress-free house with furnishings in gentle blues, greens, and terracotta spills out onto a lush inside terrace – W Lounge Backyard – which embraces nature and gives a secret escape from the buzzing metropolis. Company and locals alike can take pleasure in sharing plates and signature cocktails whereas the Music Curator, Adriana Mižigárová, units the tone for the night time. In distinction, Bisou gives a sanctuary of tranquillity and is the best house to fulfill associates and sip and revel in espresso, native wines, and champagne.
Set in opposition to the hanging Prague skyline, the Above Rooftop is a seasonal out of doors terrace which is poised to be the capital’s go-to vacation spot throughout spring and summer season. With refreshing drinks, nice meals, and curated beats, the Above Rooftop gives an ideal mixture of leisure and vitality.
Minus One, nestled within the basement, invitations visitors to find completely different immersive experiences as they meander via the house. A premium cocktail scene, curated by award-winning mixologist Jan Šebek, boasts a menu that includes each modern cocktails and a signature choice of reimagined classics. The ambiance transitions seamlessly right into a efficiency and lounge venue, the place a heat glow radiates from the gold-plastered ceiling and terracotta hues, creating an inviting environment for occasions and social gatherings. Tucked away, a hidden speakeasy enveloped in floor-to-ceiling material gives a secluded haven for these in search of a nightcap in a extra intimate setting. Lastly, a room adorned with lacquered cabinets in a deep forest inexperienced and the gentle shimmer of the golden ceiling gives an enclave for personal tastings. Every nook of Minus One presents a definite design narrative, crafting an anthology of sensory delights for the discerning traveller.
An City Sanctuary
Tucked away, the AWAY Spa gives a serene escape from the energetic metropolis. Taking centre stage is the gorgeous WET pool, providing a tranquil oasis. Company can bask in a complete thermal suite expertise that includes entry to a sauna, steam room, whirlpool, and the All Seasons Water Journey, a multisensory immersive expertise the place visitors can encounter environments that replicate the sensations of all 4 seasons. The AWAY Spa boasts a magnificence bar and 5 therapy rooms, together with one couple’s room. Companies provided embrace luxurious therapies such because the model’s signature De-Stress therapeutic massage, designed to launch rigidity, soothe drained muscle groups, and supply deep leisure with calming aromas. For health fans, the model’s signature fitness center, FIT is supplied with state-of-the-art Matrix tools and Health on Demand choices. Company also can join with locals and discover town at a sooner tempo by becoming a member of the native working membership.
