Prague 10 secures future of Mountain Hotel Ten on Černá hora

The City District of Prague 10 has taken steps to resolve the future of the Mountain Hotel Ten on Černá hora near Jánské Lázně, a facility that has long faced financial challenges and operational difficulties. Through its joint-stock company PRAHA 10 – Májetková, a. s., the district has arranged for the hotel to be leased to the sports club SK Slavia Praha, aiming to ensure continued use of the property while alleviating its economic burden.

The new lease agreement will run from 1 September 2025 to 31 May 2027, with SK Slavia Praha paying an annual rent of CZK 2 million excluding VAT. This arrangement marks a financial turnaround for the city district, which previously incurred significant losses from the hotel’s operation each year due to high running costs and declining technical conditions.

Earlier efforts to lease the property included a tender launched in August 2024, offering a minimum annual rent of CZK 1.99 million excluding VAT, which attracted no bids. Subsequent discussions led to an agreement with SK Slavia Praha, which committed to operating the hotel under commercially viable conditions.

Martin Valovič, Mayor of Prague 10, described the Mountain Hotel as a legacy property with historical value but noted its longstanding status as an economic burden. He expressed satisfaction with the new agreement, emphasizing that the facility remains accessible to local children and senior residents, who will continue to benefit from stays under the same financial and organisational terms as before.

The hotel, situated at a considerable distance from Prague, requires specialized operational expertise and significant upkeep. Under the new lease, SK Slavia Praha intends to invest around CZK 1 million into upgrading the building’s equipment and facilities to improve visitor comfort.

Jiří Vrba, Chairman of the Board of SK Slavia Praha, said that managing the Mountain Hotel offers an opportunity to expand the club’s activities for both members and the broader public. He highlighted existing collaborations with Prague 10 in areas such as senior sports and children’s camps and welcomed the chance to build on these partnerships through the new project.

Both Prague 10 and SK Slavia Praha indicated that further discussions are planned to explore the hotel’s long-term future. Their shared objective is to maintain public access to the Mountain Hotel for sports events, school trips, and recreational stays for seniors, while securing investments necessary for essential repairs and upgrades to the property.

Source: Prague 10