DESIGN
a bank . Brime Robbins received minimal design rules from Andaz . However , Vienna-based owner UBM Development AG stipulated the avoidance of references to sugar as the concept would be restrictive and feel irrelevant for Czechs .
Prague Heritage Society was intensely involved given the listed structure ’ s singularity . “ This is the last free-standing historical site in the center of Prague – there are no other buildings like it ,” says Maria Brime , co-founder , Brime Robbins . “ They wanted to protect it because they hadn ’ t been stringent with past hotel conversions .”
Original moldings were reconstructed or preserved , and all windows , doors and door frames were rebuilt to original architects Josef Zasche and Theodor Fischer ’ s design . Creating a modern spirit required negotiation , from tinting guest rooms ’ requisite herringbonepattern timber floors pink in reference to Prague ’ s pastel-colored neighborhoods , to using the obligatory RAL 9013 cream paint on ceilings and the upper portions of the walls , and a contemporary saturated blue beneath .
Some suites feature handcrafted furnishings , ornate moldings and marble fireplaces .
Suites offers a sunroom with windows that open
Rooms and suites capture and combine the city ’ s rich heritage with modern creativity
Mez bar attracts guests and locals with signature cocktails infused with local ingredients and inspired by the historical figures of Prague .
74 hotelsmag . com September 2022