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| Prague -
Czech Republic |
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Society
July - 2007 |
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6 Stars
& 6 Stripes
Overall - 'Hotel & Service' |
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The
Ultimate Award:
Seven Stars and
Stripes® |
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| We started our visit at one of the Czech
Republic’s most fascinating hotels with a big surprise, as we were picked
up at our previous location in the CZ’s only exciting
Rolls
Royce. Amazing Prague, on both sides of the meandering River Vltava, with a
precipitous green hill on one side, is already worth seeing alone and then
being chauffeured in a highly polished
antique
Rolls through streets that were able to retain much of their medieval
blueprint and character - was simply priceless! The fairytale city of Prague
deserves a fairy tale hotel, located just steps from the mythical Charles
Bridge - this romantic, historic resort is one of-a-kind - created by a man
with who had a dream, Giorgio Bonelli. |
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arrival at this magnificent monument, on a cobblestone driveway, was
something to be seen. The Alchymist is the rebirth of a glorious Baroque
landmark - 'Dum u Ježíška' - dating back to the 16th century
and reflecting the graciousness and charisma of momentous Prague. Our check-in
was a celebration in the Gothic hall. We felt as though we had entered a
different time zone, a dream come true for the sophisticated and adventures
theme traveler who appreciates the intimacy and personal touch of a smaller
hotel. With 46 rooms, all held in plaster, gold, brocade, fine art and
antiques, it makes for a perfectly restored house of history. Elegant Veronika
Choteborska is the General Manager of this well maintained, squeaky-clean dream
hotel, and totally in charge of our well being with her hands-on style.
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| While I got settled in the romantic Alchymist suite, I
thought that it was a shame that my wife was not able to accompany me this
time, she would have loved this place of dreams with the spacious balcony
overlooking the inner court yard, the precious wooden four poster bed and the
wonderful linens that hone not only the body but also the soul. I slipped
quickly into my oversized fluffy bathrobe and then I was on my way to the
ground floor spa where I was scheduled for a relaxing facial. I walked in 'awe'
like in child at Disney World, over an enchanted wooden bridge to my
destination, while under me fish all colors and kinds went on their merry water
way. And then I was on my merry way after a couple of hours of relaxation -
hungry and ready to meet the creators of the inspired house cuisine
menu. |
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“Owner Giorgio Bonelli, born in Milan, Italy, is a highy
creative and successful, producer (TV),
investor, entrepreneur, developer,
and inventor. You've got to be a visionary to accomplish
what Giorgio has,
still relatively young in years - he is a most inspiring personality.” ~
TB |
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by
Thorsten Buehrmann & Rolf Staehler
Editor: Ingrid
Lemme
Editor-in-Chief: John Lomitola |
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| © 2007 ~ Seven Stars and Stripes, Inc. |
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