I booked the Alchymist for a 3 day visit for my wife and I for a combined birthday present. After searching through the websites of probably 70+ hotels, I chose the Alchymist due to its wonderful decor which is very much my wife’s taste, the location and the reviews I had read.
I have to say it was certainly the right choice as everything about the Alchymist was wonderful!
Upon arrival we were met at the entrance as we stepped out of our taxi, welcomed to the hotel and our ( very heavy) Case was taken through to reception.
We were seated at a grand desk and offered a glass of sparkling wine whilst we completed the check in process. We were then walked up to our room by a member of the staff who showed us the lounges, bar, and restaurant whilst telling us their opening times.
He told us about the Spa and Pool and also about the daily complimentary cheese and wine served between 4pm - 5pm..... a very nice touch!
He showed us our room and explained about the room safe etc..., then he returned a few minutes later with our case.
The room was beautiful, very ornate with a terrifically comfortable bed. We asked for some additional pillows and an iron which arrived in minutes.
We only ate breakfast at the hotel as we were sightseeing most of the time. However the choice was terrific and the food excellent.
Every member of staff we encountered was extremely efficient and very polite and friendly. However, I have to say a special thank you to the two reception staff and in particular, Pavel who was absolutely terrific.
I spoke to Pavel continually throughout our stay to ask general questions about directions etc... but he also helped me tremendously booking a river boat dinner cruise on one evening and an evening at the Mozart Dinner which I can highly recommend!
In both of the above, Pavel rang the venues and secured us the best seating. It was also very convenient that we were able to pay the hotel for each event rather than having to pay at the venue or through their website.
i have probably had well over 100 hotel stays over the years for business ( especially) and leisure trips through Europe, Asia and the US. I can honestly say that my stay at the Alchymist is possibly the best experience I have had.
The politeness and efficiency of the staff is absolutely first class. The decor is wonderful and the hotel is spotlessly clean.
The location of the hotel is excellent; in a quiet street but within 7 mins walk from Charles bridge which takes you into the Old town.
If I visit Prague again, this hotel would be my first if not only choice. I can’t recommend it strongly enough!
Julian 6.01.20
