Prague’s most romantic hotels for lovers to indulge in a fairytale trip

Choose Penta Hotel as your base and you’ll be at the heart of the action: the reception area features sparkly disco balls, a well-stocked cocktail bar and a retro pool table announcing that the vibe here is contemporary and fun. Delight your hipster boyfriend by booking the Penta Player Pad which comes equipped with either a football table, Sony Playstation 4 or an old-school pinball table.

Whether you’re looking to splash out on somewhere special to celebrate a landmark wedding anniversary or to make that memorable proposal, there’s one place in Prague which despite its unpromising exterior is so exclusive at one time it awarded itself six stars: the One Room Hotel at the Tower Park Praha. Located in the former TV Tower built in the 1980s and given a very rude nickname by locals due to its phallic appearance, the entire top floor of this distinctive landmark has been converted to a luxury hotel with just one vast room. As this unique piece of high-tech architecture stands well above the traditional city skyline, it goes without saying that the views are breathtaking.

If you’ve decided that Prague is the best place to gather family and friends and tie the knot in style, then the uber-glam five star Buddha Bar Hotel frequented by the likes of Ivana Trump as well as Cambodian royalty can host a lavish Asian fusion reception in the heart of the Old Town for up to eighty people. Book the romantic getaway package for your honeymoon or anniversary which includes a free upgrade to a Premier room, a bottle of prosecco and a private jacuzzi session for two. Located right in the heart of the Old Town, should you tire of Buddha Bar’s upscale Asian-inspired decor you can lose yourself in the gorgeous medieval charm of the Bohemian capital as soon as you step outside the hotel lobby.

It’s easy to forgive the tired pun in the name when you see what excellent value for money the Czech Inn gives its guests. Although primarily a hostel, there’s nothing grungy about the contemporary decor of its eighteen private rooms which all come equipped with generously sized ensuite bathrooms, king-sized beds and if you’re lucky, a decent view of the bordering neighbourhoods of Vinohrady and Vrsovice. The management understand the need for couples to have a lazy start on a long weekend away so breakfast is served until midday to facilitate long lie-ins.

The unashamedly retro-looking Hotel Hoffmeister stands on its own exclusive corner a short walk from Mala Strana and the base of the Prague Castle steps. This five-star establishment’s unique selling point has to be its wellness centre which offers one of the city’s most unique relaxation experiences thanks to its ancient Roman-style steam bath located in a fifteenth-century cellar. As you would expect there’s an extensive treatment menu including the Aphrodite and Apollo full body spa ritual complete with love potion especially designed for couples to unwind together in these soothing surroundings. Splash out on a luxury suite and you’ll be able to bask in that post-massage glow in a circular king sized bed before hopping into your own private jacuzzi and enjoying a bottle of champagne from the mini bar.

If, as Shakespeare once declared, music truly is the food of love, then the five star Aria Hotel is perhaps Prague’s most romantic luxury hotel. Situated at the foot of Prague Castle near the gorgeously baroque Malostranske Namesti, each room is named after a musician: honoured artists are drawn from all eras and genres including Bach, Billie Holiday and The Rolling Stones. Expect to find a stack of listening materials on the bedside table to help create just the right ambience with your partner. All rooms are fully soundproofed so guests can feel free to whack up the volume and really let themselves go. Those housed on the upper floors are offered a view over the Vrtba Palace gardens and from the rooftop terrace, the fairytale vistas of the Old Town and St Vitus Cathedral can be admired.

If you’re looking for a romantic hotel with a history, it is hard to go past the Alcron Hotel Prague. The likes of Charlie Chaplin and Winston Churchill have roamed the corridors of this charming hotel, located near Wenceslas Square, and it was even seized by the communist government in 1948 until the eventual fall of communism.

Today, this hotel showcases Contemporary Art Deco furnishings with marble floors and high ceilings so you and your partner will feel like you’ve been teleported back to a bygone era. Of course, you still have modern conveniences, such as high-speed Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities and access to a state-of-the-art fitness centre. So you can enjoy your morning Nespresso coffee while soaking in the stunning views of Prague Castle from your Castle View Suite.

Prague is not the most grindingly urban place on earth, but if you’re in search of a complete retreat from city life then follow the lead of Czech celebrities and head for a weekend at Chateau Mcely, a five-star boutique spa hotel located less than an hour from Prague. Surrounded by the St George Forest, this seventeenth-century chateau has a fairytale spa named the Mcely Bouquet featuring products drawing on local herbal and alchemical traditions. Highlights include an outdoor jacuzzi, steam bath, sauna as well as three therapeutic suites especially for couples.