The picture of understated taste, this outpost of the Mandarin Oriental recently opened in late 2006. Appropriately built in a former monastery, the vaulted ceilings and original 14th century staircases now offer luxurious serenity to guests. Contemporary Asian touches work into a harmonious blend of beige, red, black, and navy. Silk tassels in red or gold indicate to the staff "do not disturb" or "please make up my room." An underground passageway leads to the spa, where a glass floor displays the ruins of a Gothic church uncovered during construction. Here you can receive a Czech specialty, the Linden Blossom scrub, using blossoms long believed to be medicinal in Czech culture. The restaurant serves seasonal dishes that could easily be your best meal in Prague.
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