Followa palatial complex of its very own unique kind!
it’s no secret that i like the royal treatment. i have princess tastes that’s for sure. thankfully Prague has a gorgeous castle so it was a perfect place to begin my month-long Eurotour in regal style. having said that, the Prague Castle wasn’t my favorite grand property – Four Seasons Prague was!
i had the pleasure of touring the gorgeous Four Seasons while visiting Prague. located in the historical Old Town, Four Seasons is situated along side the Vltava River with the famous Charles Bridge nearby. what i loved best about this property, besides its STUNNING views, was the unique marriage of four different style buildings, each from different eras, brought together to create one luxurious hotel.
how did they accomplish this you may be wondering? well, along with careful restoration & preservation of the different original details of the buildings, the property was tied altogether by a modern building. the styles of the older buildings are neo-Renaissance, neo-Classical and Baroque and, of course, the newest structure has a modern feel so as to allow each of the other buildings to retain its individual personality. BRILLIANT!
“The important focus throughout was the integrity of the design that ultimately blended the architectural styles harmoniously to reflect the character and elegance of Prague’s Old Town.” says Rene Beauchamp, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Prague.
i’d say mission accomplished. during the tour, it was pointed out that this promise to have each structure reflect its own persona offers visitors the option of choosing between a Renaissance, Baroque, Neo-Classical or contemporary stay. i love this unique approach & its one that ensures this property will offer a special & memorable experience for its guests. perhaps one would be lucky enough to try each style on separate luxury holidays.
now a bit about these different styled buildings
The Neo-Renaissance House
built in 1883, the neo-Renaissance building has a richly embellished facade that was restored, including the grand entry foyer with its frescoed ceilings.
The Neo-Classical House
dating back to 1827, the neo-Classical building has many original features such as windows & fixtures.
The Baroque House
the oldest house of the complex was built in 1737 in the Baroque style. many architectural features were preserved & restored, including stone architraves and masonry vaults, wooden doors and hand-forged ironwork.
The Modern House
of course built in the 21st century, this structure’s interiors reflect the modern-day traveler with a more sleek look.
is this property lola approved? ABSOLUTELY!! Four Seasons Prague definitely accomplishes giving its guests the best of modern-day conveniences & comforts while retaining the city’s rich history all in one place. i liked the balance of old & new. even the interior decorating achieves this concept. as i’ve said before, i love the idea of keeping the old alive but breathing new life into it. my favorite style of the four houses was the Renaissance. here’s hoping this princess returns again soon to Prague & as a guest of the Four Seasons there!
Obviously, I’m supremely jealous you visited here. Love the look of the Modern and Neo-Renaissance rooms. Four Seasons just does everything right…
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I’d have to go for either the neo-classical or the modern bedrooms. Wait. Who am I kidding? I would never turn down any opportunity to stay in a beautiful castle!
This place looks insane! So jealous
This looks like a place I should stay! Love the modern rooms!
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Omg, so cute! I love the individual style in the rooms..
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yeeeaah, so we love you but we’re going to have a tough time reading about your four seasons experiences. WE ARE SO JEALOUS. xoxoxo
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Nice decor!! Lovely digs in a gorgeous city. Glad you had a great time, princess Lola! 😀 xx
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My favorite was the neo-classical…well, other than the Presidential Suite. How could you go wrong with all that red?
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Looks very Lolaesque! Have you ever used that word? If not, I claim the rights and you can use it. Well, if you pay the royalties. LOL
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Looks like a place suitable for Queen Lola plus you cannot beat the location.
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How could you not approve! You are in a freakin’ castle! I’ve heard so much about Prague’s castle and architecture and this just fuels the need to get there already!
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Very nice property. I like seeing all the various architectural styles. The modern one reminds me of the Renaissance Hotels under the Marriott chain.
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Wow! I didn’t get a chance to go to Four Seasons in Prague but those rooms look very fancy!
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Oh! it’s a pure luxury, undoubtedly you were right..you have a princess taste. personally I like more of backpacking trips, but a few occasion I had the opportunity to stay in good resorts and felt it was equally enjoyable and a part of your backpacking trip.
I like the way you presenting things, especially photographs and simpleton way of describing things. Cheers!
When will you be there?? I’ll be in Praque on July 16th for the second Mongol Rally starting line party. Maybe we’ll cross paths!
OMG OMG OMG!! yes yes yes Britany Robinson. July 14-16. what time on the 16th? i have goosebumps right now!!
Ahhhh you should come to the big party!!! can’t find my email about it but I’m digging. I’ll send you info as soon as I uncover it!
K find it and let me know!! soooo excited. what an extra added bene!! 😉
yeeeah perfect timing!
found it! http://czechout2013.eventbrite.co.uk/
I have stayed in Prague more times than I can count, sometimes in friends’ apartments and houses, but many times in very inexpensive accommodations since I was a budget traveler before…I would LOVE to stay in such a luxurious place. Looks gorgeous!! And they are so friendly (based on my Twitter conversations with them!).
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hehe between you at the FS Prague and Bethaney Davies at the FS Sydney, I am soon going to be an expert on Four Seasons hotels around the world! Which is fine by me. Love a drool worthy hotel post!
gorgeous!