Alcron
The historic tales of the Alcron include an unsolved mystery surrounding a purloined guest register, bugged ashtrays, a beautiful prima ballerina remembered in a statue, a Hollywood star evacuated by diplomats, Communist secret agents and much more. One of the most historic hotels in Prague—the legendary Alcron had brought the rich and famous to Prague and put the city on the map. The Alcron ultimately reflected the fame and the failures of the Czech nation and stood in mute witness to the rise, fall and re-birth of the country and its people during the Twentieth Century.
The hotel offers meeting space of 588 sqm of and ten meeting rooms.
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HISTORY IN BRIEF
1929: Construction of the hotel begins, initiated by Alois Krofta – the investor, constructor, and architect.
1929: Construction is completed within the same year.
1932: Hotel Alcron opens under the ownership of Alois Krofta and his wife.
1930s: The hotel gains international acclaim. Prestigious guests include Charlie Chaplin and Winston Churchill.
1939–1945: During the German occupation of Czechoslovakia, Nazi officials such as Joachim von Ribbentrop and Karl Hermann Frank stay at the hotel.
1948: The hotel is nationalized and placed under state control by the new communist regime.
1990: The hotel closes after the fall of communism.
1992: The Krofta family files restitution claims for the hotel.
1995: The property is acquired by Austrian-based Crown WSF Ltd. after a legal settlement among two of Krofta's ex-wives and a daughter.
1996: Crown WSF signs a management contract with Radisson SAS Hotels.
1998: After extensive restoration, the hotel reopens as Radisson SAS Hotel Prague, with the Art Deco public rooms faithfully restored.
2000: Crown WSF secures the rights to the historic Alcron name; the hotel is renamed Radisson SAS Alcron Hotel.
2008: Guest rooms are renovated in Art Deco style under the direction of renowned designer Marie Vafiadis.
2009: The Radisson SAS partnership ends; the hotel is renamed Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel.
2019: After two decades with Radisson, the hotel becomes independent again, operating as Alcron Hotel Prague.
2022 (January): The hotel closes for a €20 million renovation.
2023 (March): Reopens as Almanac X Prague, under the Barcelona-based Almanac Hotels group.
2023 (later): The hotel restores its historical identity and is renamed Almanac X Alcron Prague.
206 rooms and suites Rooms
This deluxe Art Deco hotel has been meticulously restored to its former glory. Much of the interior is preserved, including glittering chandeliers, rich Italian marble and the creamy milk glass that can be seen throughout the hotel. There are 206 exceptionally comfortable guest rooms and suites with high ceilings and contemporary Art Deco furnishings. To enhance your comfort, recent renovations increased the number of suites and amenities. In addition, all rooms were completely refurbished with a design that both retains the grace and elegance of a bygone era, yet offer every modern convenience. Air-conditioning Mini-bar Nespresso machine for fresh espresso and tea Safe Bathrobe and slippers Heated bathroom floors Hairdryer Umbrella Free WiFi Internet access Video-on-demand system and Pay TV Round-the-clock room service Free access to fitness and sauna
The Alcron is located on Stepanska, off Wenceslas Square, the commercial and social centre of Prague. It is surrounded by historic landmarks and trendy shops and restaurants.
La Rotonde, an Art Deco-style restaurant with terrace and Sunday jazz brunch The Alcron, an intimate restaurant offering a creative seafood and tasting menu Be Bop Bar - live music including jazz
Enjoy some jazz. The hotel pays tribute to the age of jazz into which it was born (it opened in 1932) by staging regular live jazz sessions. Venture out of the hotel and discover beautiful, historic Prague. The hotel is a stone’s throw National Museum and a ten minute stroll away from the heart of the old town.
Fitness Centre Sauna Solarium
Ballroom and nine meeting rooms for up to 200 people