As European destinations for meetings and conferences, there are few cities better suited to host than Prague, Czech Republic. Europe’s most beautiful town won the 2013 Meeting Star Award in that category last year among cities in Central and East Europe edging out Budapest and Dubrovnik.
Francouzská restaurace Art Nouveau – Courtesy their Facebook
Awarded earlier this year by Slovenian Kongress Magazine, this is the third win in a row for Prague, and for good reason. Winners in five categories — Top Destination, Top Convention Center, Top City Meeting Hotel, Top Resort Meeting Hotel and Inside Award took home the distinction. Lenka Žlebková, managing director of Prague Convention Bureau, told the Prague Post last month;
“I would like to thank all who have been supporting us in our efforts to highlight Prague on the congress map of Europe, whether they be Prague Convention Bureau members, our partners or representatives of the City. With their help we managed to get really far over the last three years and we believe that we can meet our ambitious goals and get Prague among the best congress destinations not only in Europe but also worldwide.”
Here are five Prague convention and meeting hotels of merit that have certainly contributed to the city’s reputation for such business.
Clarion Congress Hotel Prague – courtesy Clarion
Clarion Congress Hotel Prague – Za elektrarnou 3, Prague, Czech Republic 17000, Phone: 2-6671-2470 : Situated in the neat the airport, this four star hotel is only 15 minutes from the historical city centre. The Hotel offers a varied array of conference rooms, all with high-tech equipment. As in any typical four star, various restaurants, bars, and even a wellness and fitness centre add value here. There’s even a shopping mall adjacent. The hotel also won the Czech Hotels Awards 2012 and 2013 in the Congress hotel category.
Courtesy TOP HOTEL
TOP HOTEL Praha & Congress Centre – Blažimská 1781/4, 149 00 Praha 4-Chodov, Czech Republic, Phone:+420 267 284 111 : Another four star hotel just off the city center, TOP HOTEL is one of the largest congress and meet-up hotel accommodations in all Europe. The hotel hosts an endless variety of social, congress, conference, and even sports events year round. 810 plus rooms, and up to 5,000 seats in their congress halls make this the logical choice for big events.
Wedding – Courtesy Ambassador – Zlata Husa hotel Facebook
Hotel Ambassador Prague – Zlata Husa – Václavské náměstí 839/7, 111 24 Praha-Nové Město, Czech Republic, Phone:+420 224 193 111 : Hotel Ambassador Prague is for events requiring five star amenities and ideal location. Situated in the Wenceslas Square pedestrian area of Prague, this magnificent hotel is withing shouting distance of most Prague attractions. Hotel Ambassador Prague – Zlata Husa offers luxurious hospitality from their Thai & Wellness Club, to their fabulous Art Nouveau Congress Hall. Hotel capacity is some 800 guests.
Boscolo Carlo IV, Autograph Collection – Senovážné náměstí 991/13, 110 00 Praha, Czech Republic, Phone:+420 224 593 055 : For the corporate client in search of an absolute luxury affair venue, this five star architectural marvel offers the most uncompromising service and amenities in the city. The magic of Prague is can only be accentuated in the convention space by such neoclassical surrounds as this palace of incredible elegance offers. Luxurious rooms, a wonderful restaurant, and especially the Business Centre and Cigar Bar, anything you can imagine your gathering to be, this hotel fits into that picture.
Meeting event at Restaurace Amade
Mamaison Suite Hotel Pachtuv Palace Prague – Karoliny Světlé 34, 110 00 Praha, Czech Republic, Phone:+420 234 705 111 : Prague certainly offers every conference accommodation one can imagine, from the massive to the luxurious, and especially the intimate. Located in Old Town, this boutique hotel is perfect for smaller events that require more intimacy and finesse. The romantic surrounds of the Mozart’s former city home, sits right near the Charles Bridge, making the edifice the most ideally located accommodation in the city. Stunning frescos, vaulted chapel ceilings, sculptures, to one of the city’s finest restaurant (Chef Radek Subrt’s Amade) Pachtuv Palace is that “in between” meet-up place not otherwise covered by our previous entries.
In summary, these excellent selections for conferences and meetings are but a few of this Czech city’s exquisite locals. Coming up tomorrow, as a matter of fact, there’s an educational seminar “Trends and Key Driver for Success in the Meeting Industry,” being held at Designhotel Elephant, another fantastic conference hotel. This and other events put on by the Prague Convention Bureau not only showcase Prague, but afford international, regional, and local businesses and organizations unparalleled service and hospitality. Add to this, the undisputed charm of the Europe’s most beautiful city, and it’s easy to see why Prague wins out award wise so often.