Review of Four Seasons, by Jamie Dunford Wood

The Four Seasons Prague, opened in early 2001 after nine years of construction and renovation, is a mix of old and new. This luxury hotel is a cool, minimalist haven situated next to a former 19th-century palace on the riverfront. Overlooking the Charles Bridge and just minutes from the Old Town Square, this luxury hotel is perfectly positioned on the edge of Josehov.

The facilities

The Four Season's Prague's award-winning Italian and Mediterranean restaurant Allegro is worth a trip to Prague in itself. The restaurant serves a la carte breakfasts in addition to gourmet lunches and dinners. Guests at this luxury hotel should take advantage of the restaurant's beautiful outdoor terrace seating with views of Prague Castle. The adjacent Allegro Bar features an exceptional selection of cocktails, beers and spirits.

Guests can make appointments for a variety of massages at this luxury hotel's health club, or enjoy a visit to the sauna. Other soothing treatments at the health club include deluxe manicures and pedicures.

This luxury hotel is also superb at hosting and coordinating events such as business conferences and weddings. Meeting packages include use of the hotel's spacious conference rooms, complimentary room upgrades and welcome amenities. Weddings at this luxury hotel are a breeze. Couples can use the hotel's wedding specialist to help choose the perfect flowers, cake and menu for their special day.

The rooms

The 163 rooms at the Four Seasons, Prague boast darker, toned down Biedermeier-esque furnishings compared to the cool, white marble back in reception. All of the guestrooms in this luxury hotel feature elegant marble bathrooms and chic furnishings.

The most lavish room at this luxury hotel is the Presidential Suite, which comes in one to four bedroom models. For bath time entertainment, make use of the plasma screen television in the bathroom of the suite.