Hotel Alchymist Prague, Five star hotel

Romantic, unique, unforgettable....

The Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa represents the renaissance of a magnificent Baroque landmark, "U Jezisek Palace" dating from the 16th century and exquisitely transformed with the most modern comforts into a luxury and distinctive mansion that reflects the nobility and charm of the historic Prague.

If looking for a luxury boutique hotel in the very centre of Prague, the Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa is the place to select. This beautiful pearl and masterpiece is the prominent Prague luxury hotel of choice for many celebrities and discerning travelers.

The Hotel guest rooms blend 16th to 19th centuries paintings and sculptures with eccentric, sumptuous furniture.

Lovingly restored Baroque halls Renaissance frescoes dramatic vaulted ceilings live together with the most advanced comforts.

Carefully chosen furniture and decorations combining old masterpieces with renewed furnishings create atmosphere, harmoniously expressing the spirit of our hospitality.

Just steps from the fabled, dramatic Charles Bridge, this intimate, historic retreat promises a very personal touch with storybook charm and gracious, intuitive service.

The De Luxe rooms are warmly decorated and features a rich interior, air-conditioning, plasma TV with premium channels, DVD and CD player, safe, minibar and high speed internet access. Private marble bathroom with shower, tub and bidet. Sizes vary from 25 up to 33 square meters or 270 to 350 square feet.

We also offer Junior Suite, one bed-room Suites, Royal Suite, Royal Suite De Luxe, Alchymist Suite, Two bed-room suites, Family Suite, Tower Suite, Imperial Suite, Imperial Suite De Luxe and Presidential Suite (Three bed-rooms Suites). Don't hesitate to contact us if you need information about the description or about the rates, we are at your disposal.

History of the Palace "U Jeziska" housing the Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa.

The building plots on which the Palace U Jeziska and other buildings stand-on originated from the apportionment of local gardens that took place towards the end of the sixteenth century under the supervision of the notable builder Oldrich Avostalis. Based on the wishes of the Lesser Town settlement representatives, he also drafted the regulation of two streets, today's Bretislavova and Vlasska streets. He also proposed the construction of eighteen new buildings here. Towards the end of his life in 1592 - 1593, he led the reconstruction of the Augustinian monastery by the Church of St. Thomas in Lesser Town. He was buried here when he died on May 10th, 1597.
The oldest preserved part of the Palace U Jeziska in Lesser Town is the rear part of the structure facing the court-yard, built after 1591. The lower part of the original tower structure, the perimeter masonry of which is supported by steel bars, could date from the fortification of the Lesser Town in 1257, the oldest Premyslid fortification.
This tower, which later underwent a Baroque adaptation, is decorated between the second-floor windows with a very well preserved polychrome relief sculpture of Our Lady of Loretto. Some sources hypothesize and many times even state that the author of the sculpture is the carver and painter Ludvík Kohl.
The first written information about today's Palace U Jeziska dates from 1548, i.e. even before the above mentioned property apportionment. The building must have certainly looked different back then and its ground plan was much more modest. It was owned by Ruprecht Haugvic of Haugvic, who, having debts, was forced to transfer it to Jirik Zejdlic of Senfeld. His three grandsons, Henry, George, and Ladislav, sold it to the Lesser Town community, which also bought the adjoining building, the House of the Golden Scale, number 364, which permitted, from the point of view of this area, a major urban achievement.
Kaspar Bytessky bought the building in 1596 and, just one year later, sold it to the imperial counselor Krystof of Fictum. Another change in the property's ownership took place in 1606, when the builder Horacio Fontaine de Brussat bought it. He then gave it in 1636 as a present to his nephew Rajchart de Bois, a Lesser Town townsman and tailor. Rajchart de Bois named it the Town of Paris Building, possibly because he wanted to bring attention to his French origin. In 1685, the building became the property of Petr Fink of Finkenthal. Under his and, after his death, his widowed wife Rozalie's ownership, it went through a Baroque reconstruction and received its current shape.
The building, located on the upper part of Trziste Street, is also famous because the young Frantisek Palacky lived there from 1823 to 1825 when he arrived in Prague.
In the nineteenth century a picture of the Infant Jesus of Prague was hung on the balcony on the main facade and the Lesser Town neighbors began to call it the Palace U Jeziska . The new name caught on and has been preserved until today. The name has also been reinforced by the fact that the widely worshipped wax statuette of the Infant Jesus of Prague is placed on its own altar in the nearby Carmelite Church of Our Lady of Victory.
In 1988, after prior preparation, an extensive regeneration and structural reconstruction commenced in this locality, defined by Nerudova, Trziste, and Vlasska streets, and collectively called Jansky vrsek.
The Palace U Jeziska is also linked with several legends. One of them says that a convent once stood here and a local nun seriously violated the rules of her order. Although the legend does not specify her offence, we can assume it was a breach of the order of celibacy, because the punishment that followed was the usual sentence for this kind of behavior - she was bricked up alive. Legend claims that her unhappy soul has been wandering here around midnight ever since. The legend also suggests a solution - the nun will be freed only when the house built on the former convent foundations is demolished and the nun's remains are duly buried.

The Cafe "Barocco Veneziano"
This unique delightful small cafe adorned with stucco-work and period paintings, is a real joy both for the eyes and for the palate. It is an ideal place for a morning espresso, an aperitif or after dinner rendez-vous. It symbolises the romantic spirit of the best Venetian traditions, taken to Prague during the period of Casanova.

"Aquarius Restaurant" features an eclectic array of Mediterranean culinary experiences. Italian/Mediterranean fare offers creative flavors with a wide selection of fresh fish and seafood dishes in an intimate setting. Each evening guests are delighted by engaging live music. Business lunch specials and a wide selection of wines are available.

"Ecsotica" Spa and Sushi Bar:
A tranquil oasis dedicated to well-being, the finest luxury spa offers restful rejuvenation in unrivalled privacy and comfort. Our Health Club includes four private treatment rooms, where guests can enjoy a variety of massage types, provided by a professional team of gracious Balinese masseuses. With advance notice, any of the massages listed can be arranged in the convenience of the guest's room. Alongside the indoor pool, nestled in a large Gothic cellar with a dramatic waterfall, our guests will find comfortable deck-chairs for relaxation after their swim.
Separate changing rooms with saunas for men and women, an exercise area with the latest in fitness equipment, tanning facility and a cosy Sushi Bar capturing the authenticity of Japanese cuisine complete the services of this unrivalled Spa.

Spa treatment, hair and scalp treatment, a personalized treatment tailored to the needs of your hair and Scalp. Our therapist will recommended the most suitable blends of aromatherapy. Begin with shampoo, warm oil application, creme bath, head massage, down to back and shoulder, head steam followed by hand massage, foot massage and hair dry.
Candlenut Java Aromatherapy, the best head remedies to stimulate blood circulation while preserve the hair structure, stimulate hair growth, to strengthen the hair and make it shiny.

Body treatment, body massages, all body massages therapies will begin with foot bath.
- Balinesse Traditional Massage: A deeper layer massages using thumbs and long strokes. Help to release muscle tension and improve blood circulation.
- Thai Massage: Long strokes and hard pressure techniques. Good for relieving sore muscles and tired points. Revitalize, recharge and improve circulation and energy flow.
- Shiatsu Massage: A dry technique targeting lymph nodes Japan origin.
- French Massage: Using lymphatic drainage technique.
- Swedish Massage: Many effleurage movement, very soothing.
- Hawaiian Massage: Ancient Hawaiian massage use elbow and kneading motion, pay special attention on lower abdomen.
- Jet Lag Massage: Technique Massage to relieve tense muscles after traveling activities.
- Romance Massage: Technique massage using natural Aromatherapy oil. Sensual good for couple.
- Stone Massage: Using heated stone and involving energy (Reiki) to totally relax tissue and nerves and increase circulation.
- Duo Massage: Two therapists simultaneously working to restore balance to the body.
- Foot Massage: Using finger pressure on the sole of the foot. Goods for blood circulation and restore your body system.

Body Scrubs (Incl. Body Compress and Body Glow).
- Javanesse Lulur: The pursuit of beauty has long been a daily ritual and the Javanese Lulur and integral steps, leaving skin soft. Supple and Shinning.
- Balinesse Coconut Scrub: Coconut body glow for sensitive skin with freshly shredded young coconut (rich in nutrients but not over abrasive) to moisturize and soften the skin.
- Balinesse Coffe Scrub (Incl. Body Compress and Body Glow): Balinesse Coffee is the most fragrant of all Indonesian varieties. This scrub, rougher than some and ideal for male to exfoliate the dead skin cells and smooth all over the body.

Body Wraps (Incl. Body Compress, Body Scrub, Body Mask, Shower), perform with the help of warm blanket. A highly recommended treatment for detoxification and skin glowing at the same time. The general purpose is to penetrate nutrient to the skin and smooth circulation.
- Rejuvenating Avocado: Using Avocado seed grain that is rich in skin nutrient, stimulate new cells to grow and yet enrich with all rejuvenating essential oils.
- Javanese Bengkoang: Leaving skin soft, supple and shinning. This recommended for younger skin. The turmeric content can turn skins temporarily yellow, but generally this is favorite all-round body treatment.
- Detoxifying Mineral Mud: Provide healthier skin whilst detoxifying.
- Balinesse Boreh: Purely and simply herb and spice mix from and oil village recipe using spices more readily associated with curry to warm the body at the first sign of windy weather.
- After Sun Seaweed: Cooling, calming and endrose new skin cells regeneration, highly recommended for sunburn.

Bathing Rituals (Incl. Body Glow), Luxuriate in warmth as water jets pamper you body while you enjoy a relaxing aromatherapy face compress, followed by an acupressure face massage in subdued light with aromatherapy burner on the side.
- Chinese Herbs Bath: Body bath with all benefit of Chinese herbs to refresh your body.
- Milk Rose Petals: To hydrate and helps to have fairer skin look, a luxury Cleopatra bath with milk and rose petals.

Aromatherapy, personalized blends of essentials oil according to your mind body and emotion problem. Its recommended for all skin type leaves skin fresh.

Facial Treatment, diverse Techniques are combined with a wide range of the purest and natural cosmetic products, personally tailored to your skin type. This treatment include face, head and hand massage.

Hand and Foot treatment, relaxing treatment, feel the angelic touch and bring home the memory.

Bust Treatment, to reshape and firm, it's combination of Spa treatment and exercise to renew breasts after giving birth and firming, to maintain and add skin moisture and firm muscle, a combination of Spa treatment and exercise to slow down the aging process.

Waxing, Eye Brown or Upper Lip, Bikini, Half Leg or Half Arm and Full Leg or Full Arm.

Spa Package,
Pre-Wedding Package:
- Body Scrub (include body compress).
- Body Wrap (include body mask and face acupressure)
- Luxury Bath
- Body Massage
- Face Massage
- Foot Massage
After Birth Package:
- Body Scrub
- Body Wrap (include body mask and face acupressure)
- Body Massage
- Bust Treatment
- Face Massage
Esotica Mild Reverie:
- Body Scrub
- Body Mask
- Face Massage
- Luxury Bath
- Balinesse Massage

- Rolls Royce service.
- Prague special offer Honeymoon package.
- Prague special offer Refreshing stay at Alchymist.
- Prague special offer Culture Lovers package 2005.

For any information about the rates please contact us.

- Rates include entry to the health club featuring a pool, sauna, steam-bath, fitness.
- Major credit cards accepted (EC/MC, VISA, AMEX, JCB, DINERS).
- Hotel accepts travellers cheques.
- Hotel does not accept personal cheques.
- Baby cots free of charge.
- Hotel accept small pets for an extra charge of 40 EUR/night.
- Check-in 14h00
- Check-out 12h00