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Summary for: Prague Hotels Named Best in Europe, WorldWhat are Prague’s best luxury hotels?
You’ve probably familiar with the Four Seasons, Hotel InterContinental, and some of the city’s other more famous venues.
But what about U zlaté studně (Golden Well Hotel), a smallish and (relatively) affordable destination tucked away down a small Mala Strana street?
In recently-released Traveller’s Choice Awards for 2016, popular travel website TripAdvisor has named U zlaté studně the “Top Luxury Hotel” in Europe – and the third best in the world.
“A beautiful, quiet hideaway at the end of a narrow lane, tucked into the Castle Gardens,” the site quotes from one of its user reviews. “The staff is warm, welcoming and knowledgeable — we felt like family immediately.”
Here’s the top 10 for Europe:
- 1. U zlaté studně Hotel (Prague, Czech Republic)
- 2. Hotel The Serras (Barcelona, Spain)
- 3. The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel (Venice, Italy)
- 4. Hotel 41 London, United Kingdom
- 5. Lindos Blu (Lindos, Greece)
- 6. Bellevue Syrene (Sorrento, Italy)
- 7. Le Bristol Paris (Paris, France)
- 8. Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul (Istanbul, Turkey)
- 9. Portrait Firenze (Florence, Italy)
- 10. Kayakapi Premium Caves – Cappadocia (Urgup, Turkey)
Globally, Nayara Springs in La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica took the position of Top Luxury Hotel in the world.
The Alchymist Grand Hotel & Spa, also in Malá Strana, was the only other Prague venue to feature in the 25-item list, coming in at #21.
In the category of “Best Service”, meanwhile, Prague’s Hotel Residence Agnes was rated best in the world, with U zlaté studně coming in at number 19.
Do you agree with the TripAdvisor rankings?
