NEW YORK — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has debuted Fairmont Golden Prague. Located at the gate of Pařížská Boulevard on the banks of the Vltava River, the hotel unveils a multi-million euro renovation of the landmark building of brutalist architecture it occupies.
With its commitment to preserving cultural and artistic history, the renovation, spearheaded by chief architect Marek Tichý, will honour the architecture of the structure – originally designed by Czech architect Karel Filsak in the brutalist style in 1974. All the internal preserved arts and craft elements, including brown glass chandeliers, gilded light fixtures and ornate ash wood posts, will be restored, seamlessly incorporating Czech influences into an otherwise contemporary design.
“The opening of Fairmont Golden Prague is a significant milestone for Fairmont as we continue to grow our presence in Europe. 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,” says Omer Acar, CEO, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
The hotel features 320 rooms, suites and serviced residences, blending modernist aesthetics with warm tones of 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.
The hotel offers six food-and-beverage concepts. On the rooftop, Zlata Praha offers a seasonally driven, fine-dining experience. For a taste of modern Asian cuisine, Golden Eye presents a sleek cosmopolitan ambiance 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. Greenhouse, the hotel’s all-day venue, offers Czech pilsner, fine wines and snacks prepared on the restaurant’s Josper grill.
The building now also houses one of the country’s most impressive and extensive art collections, driven by its owners’ deep passion for Czech art and film.
The hotel offers wellness experiences at its 1,400 sq. m. Fairmont Spa & Wellness Centre. The spa features five treatment suites, a garden, three saunas, a steam bath, and a world-class fitness studio. A one of its kind in central Prague, their L-shaped pool fuses indoor and outdoor spaces.
Additionally, the hotel features a 600-sq. m. column-free ballroom, event spaces, and three exclusive C-Suite rooftop boardrooms, all offering private terraces, the latest audio-visual equipment, customized catering, and an experienced events team.
