Much is made of Prague’s medieval history, and to be honest, it’s inescapable. If you’re anywhere near the old town, a walk around the block is a trip to the Middle Ages. But there’s no reason why this historic city’s hotels need to be backward-looking — this place is firmly established as a travel destination, and there’s plenty of demand for stylish, contemporary accommodation. Which is where the ICON Hotel and Lounge comes in.

This 31-room boutique hotel freshens up the usual modern-design formula, avoiding the typical monochrome palette for golden wood and violet. And this is one hotel where you won’t see the same off-the-shelf furniture that’s currently in the catalogs; the ICON was furnished by Modernista, a local firm specializing in reissues of twentieth-century Czech modernist design pieces.

Thoughtful touches include boutique-label toiletries and linens, Hästens handmade beds (which everyone ought to sleep on at least once) and a selection of Thai massages. Czech art abounds, from the hallways on down to the ROOM tapas restaurant and lounge, and just outside is the ancient city center and Wenceslas Square.


This hotel is implementing enhanced safety and cleaning measures as required by the Tablet Recovery Pledge. Our Customer Service team is happy to provide full details of each step being taken.