Historic Europe Hotel reopens today as W Prague on Wenceslas Square

The former Europe Hotel, a storied Art Nouveau landmark on Prague’s Wenceslas Square, reopens today as the W Prague after extensive renovations. The hotel, closed since 2013, has been transformed under the Marriott Group’s luxury W Hotels brand, according to spokesperson Petr Kostka.

Real estate consultancy Cushman & Wakefield reports that Prague’s hospitality sector has seen recent growth, with the Cloud One Hotel opening this year and the Intercontinental Hotel—soon to be the Fairmont Golden Prague—scheduled for reopening in 2025.

Owned by Exim Tours founder Ferid Nasr, who purchased it from Julius Meinl in 2019, the revamped hotel preserves the glamour of its early 20th-century roots. The restoration was a high-value project, with estimated costs between €1,740 to €2,750 per square meter, or up to 70,000 CZK, says Cushman & Wakefield’s Martin Hocek. A modern extension in the courtyard required a substantial investment.

W Prague will offer 161 rooms, including a presidential suite, alongside multiple dining venues, a rooftop bar with a terrace, an indoor pool, and a wellness center.

Originally built in 1872 in Neo-Renaissance style by architect Josef Schulz, the hotel was redesigned in the early 1900s in Art Nouveau style. It became known as a luxurious destination under restaurateur Karel Šroubek, hosting elite guests and offering renowned cuisine. After decades of decline, the hotel is now ready to welcome guests once more, revitalizing its legacy as a symbol of luxury in the heart of Prague.

Source: CTK
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