Hotel Imperial, Five-star hotel and cultural monument in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Hotel Imperial is a luxury hotel featuring Renaissance Revival architecture in Karlovy Vary, situated on a hilltop location with detailed façade ornamentation and grand proportions. The building houses multiple room categories and contains several dining venues and leisure facilities.
The hotel opened in 1912 and became a prominent destination for guests seeking refined accommodation in the Czech spa town. This development coincided with Karlovy Vary's rise as an international bathing resort during the early twentieth century.
The hotel embodies the Bohemian spa tradition through its balneological center, which incorporates local mineral waters into therapeutic treatments and invites guests to experience wellness as part of the town's historical bathing culture.
The property sits on a hilltop with city views, which makes it easily visible but best reached on foot from the old town or by local transport. Visitors should note that the elevated location means steep pathways and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
The two named restaurants Prague and Paris, along with Café Vienna, reflect the cosmopolitan history of the spa town where guests from many lands gathered. Club Imperial with live music and an extensive wine collection continues this tradition of open cultural exchange to this day.
Location: Karlovy Vary
Inception: June 18, 1912
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Website: https://spa-hotel-imperial.cz
GPS coordinates: 50.21940,12.88610
Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06
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