This elegant luxury hotel enjoys an enviable location in a beautiful part of Prague. It is set on a quiet cobbled street in Mala Strana, on the left bank of the Vltava River. Many of the city's major sights are easily accessible. Charles Bridge and Prague Castle are nearby. The Mandarin Oriental is also conveniently situated close to a great selection of bars and restaurants. The hotel's great location means that many of the rooms enjoy fabulous views. This includes the rooftops of the area's Baroque Churches, the medieval spires of Prague Castle or the hotel's own lovely courtyard garden. The rooms enjoy individual touches and original period features. LCD screen TVs are provided in every bedroom and bathroom. The luxurious limestone bathrooms have underfloor heating and offer bathrobes, slippers and aromatherapy oils. Deluxe Garden rooms, situated in the newly built wing, and Premium rooms enjoy great views over Prague Castle. Facilities include an award-winning spa. It is uniquely located in a former Renaissance chapel and offers two floors of treatment rooms. During restoration the ancient remnants of a Gothic church were preserved as a historic feature under a glass floor. Readers of Luxury Spa Finder magazine voted Mandarin Oriental's spa as the best in the Czech Republic. The Essensia restaurant offers a selection of authentic Asian and European cuisine. It provides a lovely venue for dining with its high Renaissance ceilings and refined atmosphere. The Monastery Lounge is set amongst a breathtaking colonnade that was formerly a cloister corridor. It is a wonderful place to enjoy afternoon tea. Cocktails, aperitifs and a range of drinks are served at BaRego, the hotel's sleek, modern-looking bar. The Mandarin Oriental was built on the site of a former 14th century monastery. An exclusive, elegant atmosphere can be felt thoughout the hotel. It offers excellent levels of service and special touches such as a turndown service.