Hotel Don Giovanni Prague ★★★★

For many years now, the Rome of the North has held a certain fanaticism with Don Giovanni, Mozart’s opera once dubbed “the greatest thing God ever made, along with Hamlet and the Sea”. So it’s only fitting that the Don Giovanni Hotel Prague **** is, too, a work of art in its own right. From the outside, the sweeping curves of the walls set it apart from the other neighbouring buildings in the tranquil residential area - a “Symphony of Stone” if there ever was one!

Within, you immediately feel swept up by the grandeur and decadence of the opera. A deep, vermillion red staircase winds around a classical statue of the hotel’s namesake Don Giovanni bathed in light from the atrium ceiling, while marble columns add a sense of majesty. You feel completely encompassed in the opulence of a bygone era – even half-expecting to see noble lords and ladies enjoying an aperitif in the lobby in anticipation of the matinée. The rooms, while a smooth continuation of the classical elegance seen downstairs, embody a more modern arrangement by using soothing cream hues offset with navy.

It wouldn’t be the opera without the added nuances of exclusivity and sophistication; and though you may not have your own Royal Box, you do have access to the hotel’s elegant Executive Lounge complete with its very own roof terrace. After a day navigating Prague’s endless historical treasures, return to the Don Giovanni Hotel Prague **** and bring your day to a crescendo on the terrace. The undisturbed views of Prague stretching long into the distance are the pièce de resistance of this hotel; you’re left with a love of Prague that, like Mozart’s own opera, will endure timelessly.