Hotel Spotlight: Fairmont Golden Prague

Lobby area

Located along Pařížská Boulevard in Prague’s Old Town district, Fairmont Golden Prague is central yet refreshingly calm. The lobby is its own art gallery, anchored by a dramatic glass installation "House Signs of Old Prague" by Martin Janecky from Czech studio Janecky. The piece takes inspiration from the old practice of house signs—before street numbers existed, homes were known by symbols—and blends molten glass tradition with architectural form. You’ll also notice chandeliers by René Roubíček and ash-wood columns by Miroslav Hejný throughout, gestures that whisper the city’s creative legacy back to guests.

Bedroom

All 320 rooms and suites combine clean modernist lines with warm finishes—oak floors, plush bedding, subdued color palettes, and local art on the walls. Even standard rooms feel elevated, with large windows framing views of the river or city rooftops. Bathroom spaces feature Czech stone and upscale Le Labo toiletries. Moving up to a suite or Fairmont Gold room grants access to an exclusive lounge, more living space, and sometimes panoramic river vistas, ideal for design-inclined clients or longer stays.

Living area

Fairmont Golden Prague offers six distinctive food and beverage venues, striking a satisfying balance between fine dining, local flavor, and relaxed social gathering spots. Atop the hotel, Zlatá Praha serves a tasting-focused fine dining menu with contemporary Czech cuisine and sweeping city views—a must for a special evening. Golden Eye, the rooftop bar, offers Southeast Asian-inspired dishes and cocktails in 1970s–style luxe surroundings, complete with panoramic vistas and select DJ evenings. The Greenhouse—a standout indoor-outdoor beer garden and grill—pays homage to Czech culinary traditions, with a Josper grill, riverfront terrace, and herb-lined ambiance. On ground level, Kafka Brasserie presents elegant breakfasts and brunches beneath restored coffered ceilings and stained glass. The lobby-level Coocoo’s Nest, named for Forman’s famous film, serves coffee, light meals, and cocktails, and acts as a social hub. And Tilia Garden, exclusive to spa visitors, delivers health-focused, plant-based fare in a calm setting. Plus, there’s a fine pastry café and lounge bar tucked within the lounge spaces, perfect for aprés-spa refreshments or casual client meetings.

Zlatá Praha

The spa area covers a generous 1,400 m² and features an impressive indoor-outdoor L-shaped pool. It morphs with the seasons, offering swimming under natural light and even open-air summer dips. wellness facilities include three saunas, a steam bath, five treatment rooms, a fitness studio, and a tranquil garden area, ideal for undoing hours of sightseeing with restorative rituals and mind-melting massages.

Manhattan at Coocoo's Nest

Fairmont Golden Prague continues to phase-in specific outlets post-renovation—while most are fully operational, a couple are still completing final finishes. The dining venues are popular with locals and hotel guests alike, so reservations are recommended, particularly for Zlatá Praha and Golden Eye during premium hours. Valet parking is available, and the hotel welcomes pets and service animals throughout the public areas.

The Czech Republic uses the koruna rather than the euro, and while credit cards are widely accepted, it’s still smart to carry some cash. Most locals, especially in hospitality, speak English, though a few Czech phrases are always appreciated. Prague is highly walkable, with easy-to-use trams and a metro system that accepts contactless payments or tickets. Tipping is customary at about 10 percent, typically by rounding up or leaving cash on the table.

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