W Hotels has announced plans to open the new W Prague in 2020, marking the brand’s debut in the Czech Republic.
The hotel, which will be located on Wenceslas Square in the heart of the city, will be a renovation of the former Grand Europa Hotel, an Art Nouveau style property that originally opened in 1905. The historic structure will be combined with a modern new building to create a blend of old world glamour and contemporary design.
Restored historical elements of the former Grand Hotel Europa will set the stage for W’s design, complemented by a stunning new oval-shaped extension. The two buildings will be fully connected to create 154 guest rooms and suites, including the Extreme Wow Suite – the brand’s take on the traditional Presidential Suite. The SPG Keyless entry system will enable guests to use their smartphone or Apple watch to unlock their door and enter their rooms.
W Prague will also have a rooftop bar and an outdoor terrace, as well as the W Living Room, the brand’s take on the hotel lobby, several restaurants and 350 square meters of event space. In addition, guests can check out the indoor WET pool deck, FIT fitness center and AWAY Spa. The brand’s Whatever/Whenever service will be available throughout the hotel.
The announcement follows the launch of hotels in London, Paris, Barcelona, St. Petersburg, Verbier, Istanbul and, most recently, Amsterdam, marking the seventh W Hotel in Europe. The company has also announced plans to add a new W Hotel in the Spanish capital of Madrid as well as one on Portugal’s Algarve coast (both in 2019), and will debut in Scotland in 2021. W Hotels now has a worldwide portfolio of 50 properties around the globe, and is on track to reach 75 hotels by 2020.
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