Fairmont Golden Prague has opened its doors on the banks of the Vltava River, following a multi-million euro renovation.
Spearheaded by TaK Architects under the leadership of chief architect Marek Tichý, the renovation honours the building’s Brutalist architecture – originally designed by Czech architect Karel Filsak in 1974 – while introducing an entirely new hospitality approach to the space and the city. All of the internal preserved arts and craft elements, including blown glass chandeliers, gilded light fixtures and ornate ash wood posts, have been restored, seamlessly incorporating Czech influences into an otherwise contemporary design.
Led by Richmond International, the hotel’s 320 guestrooms, suites and serviced residences blend Modernist aesthetics with warm tones of rich dark wood contrasted against lighter elements. Drawing inspiration from the building’s original architecture, the interiors seamlessly integrate traditional Czech glass artistry into structural elements, enhancing room partitions and spatial lighting that create a distinctive, refined touch.
The six-venue F&B line-up comprises Zlata Praha, offering a seasonally driven, fine-dining experience on the rooftop, while Golden Eye presents a taste of modern Asian cuisine in a sleek cosmopolitan setting inspired by the 1970s.
In the lobby, Coocoo’s Nest – named after the Academy Award-winning film from Czech-American Miloš Forman, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest – serves as a stylish social hub. Connected to the ground-floor art gallery and adorned with a mix of 1970s and contemporary artwork, it sets the scene a morning coffee, light meal, or an evening cocktail. Greenhouse meanwhile, is the hotel’s all-day dining venue where guests can enjoy Czech pilsner, fine wines and snacks prepared on the restaurant’s Josper grill while taking in views of the riverbank and the Prague Castle.
Renowned as a work of art in and of itself since its construction in the 1970s, the building is now home to one of the country’s most impressive and extensive art collections, driven by the owners’ deep passion for Czech art and film. Pieces from the 1960s and 1970s will seamlessly blend with contemporary works, creating a harmonious dialogue between past and present while complementing the hotel’s historical features. Among the treasures are chandeliers by René Roubíček that evoke thistle flowers; Miroslav Hejný’s sculpted wooden colonnades; and Čestmír Kafka’s gilded ceiling sculptures.
The property’s signature 1,400m2 Fairmont Spa & Wellness centre combines luxury, nature and state-of-the-art technology with five treatment suites, a tranquil garden, three saunas, a steam bath and a world-class fitness studio. Additionally, the hotel will have a 600m2 column-free ballroom, event spaces and three exclusive C-Suite rooftop boardrooms, all offering private terraces, the latest audio-visual equipment, customised catering and an experienced events team.
“The opening of Fairmont Golden Prague is a significant milestone for Fairmont as we continue to grow our presence in Europe,” says Omer Acar, Chief Executive Officer, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. “Prague is a city with an incredible story to tell, and we are honoured to play a part in preserving its great heritage. Blending Fairmont’s celebratory spirit with the property’s architectural grandeur will bring a captivating new luxury hotel experience to the Czech capital, and its innovative restaurant concepts – an exciting new offering to the city’s vibrant culinary scene.”
