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- Hotel Review: Augustine, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Prague
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- Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Seoul
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- Flight Review: Korean Air Business Class
- Flight Review: Japan Airlines Business Class
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Introduction
The Augustine Hotel is a luxury hotel housed in a 13th-century monastery located in the picturesque Lesser Town district. While not located in the old town section of Prague, its location between Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge is arguably just as good due to quieter streets and plenty of other tourist attractions nearby. A few years back there were rumors that Hyatt would take over the property but SPG recently brought this unique hotel into their portfolio. Surrounded by historic architecture, this property seamlessly blends in with its surroundings providing an authentic Prague experience.
Booking
The Augustine hotel is a category 5 hotel which can be booked using 12,000 SPG points or 6,000 points plus 110USD. During my stay the standard room rate was 650 Euro per night. So, using the “SPG Cash & Points” rate was a no brainier that provided significant savings since the points were worth about 10 cents per point.
Location
While further from old town Prague than many hotels, this location is still near historical sights and is closer to the airport which makes it a great choice for a long layover. It also has the added benefit of being closer to less touristy restaurants which is always a good thing. Charles Bridge and Prague Castle are a short 10 minute walk away.
Room
Maintaining the historical character both inside and out is was really makes this hotel stand out and provide a unique experience. Far from being a sterile cookie cutter hotel, the Augustine immerses visitors into the Prague experience by maintaining the building’s historical roots. The room provided plenty of space, good views, and an oversized bathroom.
Property
The historical character of this property really shines through and it really looks like you are staying in a centuries old monastery. Every window you peer out of has wonderful views of red tiled Prague in every direction.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Augustine Hotel is worthy of consideration during a stay in Prague. While there are many hotel options in Prague, the Augustine provides a truly unique immersive experience that is close to many tourist attractions. When looking to book a hotel in Prague using hotel reward points, the Augustine provides arguably the best option considering the points rate, location, quality, and ease of access to the airport.
Several Best Western and Choice Hotels in Prague are 8,000 to 12,000 points per night this summer. That can be less than $80 per night, even if you need to buy points.
I don’t consider Mala Strana any less touristy than Old Town Prague. Hotels outside these two main tourist areas of Prague are priced far lower.
Looks nice. Maybe I’m out of date, but I thought Prague was meant to be fairly affordable, compared to the rest of Europe. I can’t justify paying 650 Euros a night here, when there are so many nice, even chain, options here for much less.
Prague is very cheap compared to western Europe and I agree the standard rate at this hotel is very high compared to other options. I would only stay here using points. If I was paying cash only, I would stay at the Hilton in Old Town.