Are you looking for accommodation in Marianske Lazne comparable to the historical uniqueness of the town? One of the options is the Nové Lázně Hotel, where the King of England stayed
The spa tradition of Mariánské Lázně is rich and varied. Over time, the town has become a favourite place for many important personalities who came here not only for medical treatments, but also for cultural and social events. Famous visitors include Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Fryderyk Chopin, Richard Wagner and Emma Destinn. Mariánské Lázně also boasts a UNESCO World Heritage Site listing as part of the Great Spa Towns of Europe, which underlines its importance and prestige.
The town is famous for its architecture, which combines elements of Neoclassicism, Neo-Renaissance and Art Nouveau. The colonnades, pavilions and spa buildings are beautifully restored and create an atmosphere of elegance and refinement. Walking along the colonnades, where you can taste the local mineral springs, or relaxing in one of the many spa parks is an unforgettable experience. Marianske Lazne is not just about spa treatments, but also offers cultural and sporting activities including concerts, theatre performances, golf courses and tennis courts.
An important part of the spa town are its hotels, which provide comfortable accommodation and top-class services. Among the most notable is the five-star Hotel Nové Lázně, which offers luxurious and comfortable accommodation in the heart of the town and is the ideal choice for those seeking not only medical treatments but also relaxation and rest in elegant and historic surroundings. The facility is part of the network of Ensana , Europe's largest spa operator , which brings together 26 of the most renowned and prestigious spa hotels that specialise in combining local natural healing resources with a modern medical approach.
This hotel offers an unforgettable experience of peace and tranquility in an indescribable historical setting. It was built in 1826 in the Neo-Renaissance style and became a major spa resort in 1896. Famous guests have included Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Fryderyk Chopin, Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol, Richard Wagner and King Edward VII of England, whose Royal Cabin is still available to visitors today, offering a luxurious experience with its original royal bath, Persian carpets and silk wallpaper. The hotel's 97 luxuriously appointed rooms, divided into eight categories, combine historic ambience with modern comforts.
The hotel provides top-quality care through therapeutic treatments using the natural resources of Marianske Lazne. Relaxation can be enjoyed in the Roman Baths with marble columns also dating back to 1896. The hotel also offers daily access to healing springs, classic baths, massages, wraps, sauna and fitness.
To boost immunity and relaxation, there is an Immunity Restart programme, which includes mineral baths, oxygen therapy, inhalations and drinking cures. If you stay here for a minimum of three nights on a half-board basis, you will also receive access to the Roman Baths with three pools, whirlpools and whirlpool and access to the Aqua Wellness Centre in the neighbouring Hotel Hvězda as part of the wellness package.
The Mini-Cure package is also interesting, which includes a medical check-up and one treatment or free entry to the Roman Spa.
All other special packages and accommodation offers can be found on the hotel' s website.
The hotel also takes care of healthy food, which is prepared by a team led by chef Jiri Kupricht. He runs the on-site Royal Restaurant, which has been renovated under the direction of architect Nathalie Rothenburg, who has created a modern and elegant interior in blue and gold tones combined with wood. The restaurant is open to the public and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
"Our menu changes regularly with the seasons so that we can offer fresh, seasonal ingredients to enhance the uniqueness of each dish. Taking into account different dietary preferences and food allergies, we are prepared to meet the requirements of any guest, be they vegetarians, vegans or raw diners for example. We also focus our menus thematically according to important holidays and traditions," explains Chef Jiří Kupricht. The restaurant is committed to impeccable service, dining and a variety of flavours, which are paired with the finest wines on request. A new wine cellar will soon be added.
The Royal Restaurant is an ideal place for various events, from family gatherings to corporate lunches or wedding receptions. "We will prepare a menu of buffets and specialties according to the client's wishes and requirements," adds the chef. Jazz nights are held every Friday in the lobby bar, serving signature cocktails, with the Royal being one of the most popular.
Of course, the hotel also offers wellness and beauty services including a wide range of massages, beauty treatments and nail care.
The royal cabin, where King Edward VII himself stayed.Photo: Ensana Nové Lázně / Se svolením
Interestingly, Mariánské Lázně has recently been awarded the status of a climate spa, making it the most comprehensive spa in the Czech Republic. It offers a combination of natural mineral waters, carbon dioxide for dry gas baths and injections, peat, bog, mud and now a healing climate. This climate is particularly suitable for the treatment of lung diseases. Climatotherapy in Marienbad involves staying in the fresh air, gradually loading the body and taking advantage of climatic factors such as more intense UV radiation and higher ozone content.
Karel Kalivoda, general manager of the Ensana Health Spa Hotels group, expects the new status to attract more clients, not only from patients but also people who prefer a healthy lifestyle. Mariánské Lázně will thus strengthen its position as a spa and recreation centre that offers treatment and prevention for a wide range of ailments and promotes the overall well-being of its guests.
"The healing climate is also great for prevention," says the chief physician of the Ensana Spa Hotels, Markéta Hovorková, M.D., Ph.D. The combination of Forest Spring inhalation, drinking treatment with Rudolf's Spring, carbon dioxide treatments and oxygen therapy strengthens the body and improves health. Respiratory physiotherapy includes breathing exercises, gymnastics and physical training, which are individually adapted to the client's state of health.
Hotel Ensana Nové Lázně thus offers an ideal environment for the prevention and treatment of health problems through a combination of traditional spa methods and modern wellness care. All this in a stunning historical setting.
