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This majestic edifice was built after 1770 by
architect Jan Josef Wirch, for Hubert Karel
Pachta of Rájov, and his wife. According to
Georg Nikolaus von Nissen, years later, count
Johann Pachta convinced the great Mozart
to compose a set of contredanses on the
spot, while he was visiting Prague as a guest
in 1787.

Historical Meeting Point Chef Radek Šubrt creates bold, spectacularly
The history of Pachtuv Palace is rich in similar spoiling menus, the kind of dishes you can
anecdotes: this was a place where the local only find in a royal palace. He treats a fabu-
nobility enjoyed many great cultural events, lously diverse range of local ingredients with
dances and parties. It was also a meeting the respect they deserve, and brings the true
place for artists and musicians, and even flavours of traditional Czech cuisine to your
home to the Žofín Academy for a while. Af- table, on plates where a roasted leg of duck,
ter serving as a private residence for so many for example, is not just food, but culinary art
years, the palace was restored, and convert- that excites and astounds.
ed into the outstanding hotel you see today,
one of the finest you will find in Prague. Leaving your dinner table full and satisfied,
relaxed by the tranquil eating experience,
Royal Atmosphere the world outside the Pachtuv Palace still
Everything here exudes the brilliance of roy- keeps a certain old-world charm. Beyond the
alty. From the Baroque façade, to the sump- sounds of the modern city, you can still hear
tuous rooms and suites fit for kings and the echoes of her glory-filled past. It’s time
queens, this is a place to celebrate the most for lovers to stroll along the river, admiring
special moments of your life, surrounded by the city towers and turrets enveloped in cre-
old-fashion decadence and opulent interiors puscular light.
replete with frescoes and antique furniture,
that truly make your stay at this hotel a “once Back at your room at Pachtuv Palace, wel-
upon a time” fairy-tale experience. come the magic of the night with a glass of
champagne, and prepare for another day of
Stepping inside your room at Pachtuv Palace, sheer luxury and indulgence in the magnifi-
you will notice the palatial furniture: king size cent Czech capital. ■
beds, graced with luxury drapery and comfy
cushions; gilt-framed paintings; vintage mir-
rors, chests and wardrobes; all reminding of
the louche decadence of the past.

Amade Restaurant
This atmosphere overflows the hotel’s lob- Photo: Mamaison Hotels & Residences
bies, reaching further, to the high-ceiling
rooms of restaurant Amade, named so to
honour Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Here,

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