The Augustine
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The Augustine Hotel
Letenská 12/33
118 00 Praha 1
CZECH REPUBLIC
Telephone:
+420 266 11 22 33
Fax:
+420 266 11 22 34
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Hotel Description
Conveniently located in Prague’s picturesque Malá Strana district, The Augustine, the quintessence of Prague’s history, character and beauty is close to the majestic Prague Castle, the Wallenstein Garden, the famous Charles Bridge and within easy reach of the city’s many colourful tourist attractions, making it an ideal choice for business and leisure travellers. The design of the interiors was accomplished by the London-based design company RDD, together with Olga Polizzi, The Rocco Forte Collection’s Director of Design. The hotel is also in close proximity to Prague’s commercial district and Prague’s Ruzyne International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

The 101-bedroom property including 16 suites has been created from seven buildings, many of which have historical significance, including the 13th century Augustinian St. Thomas’s Monastery, after which the hotel is named. Several practicing monks still live in a separate part of the monastery, adjacent to the hotel grounds.
The guests may benefit from the direct access to the neighboring St. Thomas’s Church and exclusive rental of the adjacent Wallenstein Garden for the ultimate summer events and wedding receptions.

The hotel’s elegantly designed bedrooms all boast stunning views over the courtyards, the monastery chapel or Prague Castle. The suites include an impressive 150sqm The Charles Suite and The Tower Suite, located in the monastery’s astronomical tower. All rooms feature a range of decorative accessories inspired by 1930’s Czech cubism, many of which are reproductions from Czech design specialist Modernista, including timber chairs by Pavel Janak and chaise-lounges by Adolf Loos in some of the larger rooms.

The Monastery restaurant will have 90 covers and will overlook a large courtyard with outside seating during the summer months. Guests will have the choice of two bars; Tom’s Bar, located in the monastery’s former barrel-vaulted double-height hall and The Brewery bar, housed in the cellar, in the former St. Thomas’s brewery building, complete with seventeenth century stalactites and stalagmites. The Brewery bar has cubist inspired Vlastislav Hofman-designed chairs which are complemented by the angular bar.

For relaxation, the hotel’s spa will feature four treatment rooms, a hammam offering special heat treatments, sauna, steam room, relaxation area and an 80sqm fully-equipped gym.

Guests will also be able to enjoy exclusive tours of the Church’s magnificent private library.

For those who want to venture outside of the city walls, the surrounding area boasts some fantastic countryside, castles, palaces, gardens and mountains. The hotel’s concierge would be more than happy to organise day trips outside of the city.
Luxury Hotel Accommodation
The Augustine’s beautiful historic features have been restored and carefully crafted into the hotel’s design by London-based design company RDD under the guidance of Olga Polizzi, The Rocco Forte Collection’s Director of Design. The hotel’s elegantly designed 101 bedrooms all boast stunning views over the courtyards, the monastery chapel or Prague Castle. The suites will include an impressive 150sqm Charles Suite and a Tower Suite, located in the monastery’s original tower.

The bedrooms, including 16 suites, all with stunning views of Prague Castle, the city, the monastery church or courtyards. All of the bedrooms are different, with the majority boasting interesting architectural and structural characteristics including vaulted ceilings and original doors. All of the rooms are generously proportioned (measuring in excess of 40 sq m), with the majority having 5-piece bathrooms that include a walk-in shower.

The suites include an impressive 150sqm Charles Suite featuring a separate kitchenette, dining room with fireplace, luxurious living room, study, dressing room, large bedroom with a four poster bed and a spacious bathroom. The Tower Suite comprising three floors, one for the entrance and living room, one for the bathroom and the top floor for the bedroom, with panoramic views across the rooftops of Prague.

The Augustine will offer four private rooms suitable for exclusive events, dinners and meetings.
Facilities
DINING AT THE AUGUSTINE
THE MONASTERY AT THE AUGUSTINE HOTEL

The Monastery restaurant, housed in a glass covered courtyard, offers a truly refreshing and personalized dining experience, from the friendly service to the flavourful variety of our European Brasserie menu. It features three listed trees and has a capacity of 90 indoor seats. Enjoy the private breeze and rejuvenating greenery on the restaurant's cloister terrace, and select your preferred wine or try something new from our uniquely diverse wine list, intentionally designed to capture your attention and engage your curiosity. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day.

THE BREWERY AT THE AUGUSTINE HOTEL

The Brewery Bar, housed in the cellar of the former St. Thomas’s brewery features stalactites and stalagmites that date back to the seventeenth century as well as an authentic underground water source that has been glazed over and incorporated into the design. A delicately lit floating terracotta floor has been laid to protect and highlight these unique surroundings.

The Brewery Bar will take you back to an age frozen in time, where the locals gathered to celebrate the highlights of their day and the beer flowed freely until the morning hours. Providing a pulsating ambience that was once the birthplace of the renown St. Thomas beer, the Brewery Bar has brought this very beer back to life, complemented with an interesting selection of Czech-style tapas and specialty microbrews from across the country.

TOM’S BAR AT THE AUGUSTINE HOTEL

Tom's Bar invites you for a touch of simple luxury, in a delightful barrel-vaulted double height hall featuring restored nineteenth century baroque frescoes with outside seating in the cloister terrace during summer. Tempt your senses with a selection from our signature cocktails or invigorating tea menu as the angels shine upon you from above. A carefully prepared program of live music complements an experience you will find truly enlightening!
Location
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