Modernist Old Town cocoon
A calm, residential ease settles across the ground floor, where guests gather over coffee, books, and courtyard drinks away from tourist crowds.
“the new mood channels light pastels that shift hues from room to room, the colours overlaid with local art, handsome bespoke lights…”
What it’s good at
Notable
Czech Modernist styling, custom lighting by Sans Souci glassmakers, terrazzo detailing, and pastel rooms with warm oak joinery.
Listed
Ground-floor social spaces include Bar Maximilian for cocktails, an open library, and a leafy courtyard garden.
Listed
Set opposite the Gothic Church of Saint Castulus, steps from the historic Jewish Quarter and Old Town Square.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
The design is simple but characterful: teal walls, Bauhaus-era artwork, and well-crafted Czech furnishings.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Haštalská street offers a peaceful pocket in the Old Town, set directly opposite a Gothic church and steps from Jewish Quarter alleys.
The rooms
Built-in window seating benches, soft shifting hues, walk-in showers, and daily restocked minibars frame quiet views over Saint Castulus Church.
The spa
Private basement rooms host Asian bodywork therapies, Ayurvedic massages, and Japanese lifting facials beneath soft lighting.
Stone soaking tubs
Dark stone oval tubs and carved Buddha reliefs accompany private herbal bath rituals in the quiet rooms.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Brasserie Maximilian
Mornings begin with fresh breakfast pastries before the dining room shifts to plant-forward comfort dishes and evening tapas.
What Jiricna’s done here is create some very friendly, attractive and useful communal spaces—a library, an honor-bar with video fireplace…
At the table
Bar Maximilian pours artisan cocktails and organic wines beside high cafe tables and an art-filled lounge banquette.
How it began
Founded by Austrian hoteliers Christian and Rudolf Ploberger in 1995, the property joins a 1903 residential block with a modern wing.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.