The Augustine

Apre The Augustine, il nuovo hotel a Praga del gruppo Rocco Forte Collection. Situato nel cuore della vecchia “città dorata” in Lesser Town (Mala Strana), l'albergo vanta uno spettacolare panorama del castello e dei giardini di Wallenstein.
Con 101 stanze è stato realizzato all’interno di un antico complesso formato da 5 storiche strutture il cui edificio più antico e più grande è il monastero del XIII secolo dedicato a San Tommaso Augusto, da cui deriva il nome, tanto che una parte dell’albergo rimarrà ai monaci i quali continueranno a vivere in loco contribuendo alla sensazione di pace e tranquillità.
Di notevole importanza e bellezza è la Tower Suite, costruita all’interno dell’originale torre del monastero. Sviluppata su 3 livelli la sua bellezza culmina con la stanza da letto, al terzo piano, con vista mozzafiato dei tetti e delle colorate guglie della città. Il design elegante supervisionato da Olga Polizzi, direttrice artistica del gruppo, si plasma sull’architettura originaria con terrazze monastiche, soffitti in legno, volte e archi in pietra.
The Augustine è inoltre luogo ideale per appuntamenti di lavoro e l’organizzazione di conferenze e congressi grazie a un’efficiente e ampia sala di 196mq con scenografici soffitti a volta e 4 sale riunioni dotate di tecnologie all’avanguardia. Ideale anche per cerimonie e matrimoni l’albergo ha accesso diretto ai Giardini Wallenstein, perfetti per eventi estivi.
Uno straordinario centro benessere mette a disposizione sia dei clienti dell’hotel che degli ospiti della città, sauna, bagno turco, hamman, quattro cabine di trattamento e un’attrezzata palestra.

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 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 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.

THE AUGUSTINE

LETENSKAI 8
118 00 PRAGA
TEL: +42 0 266 11
info.augustine@roccofortecolletion.com