Hotel Otava, Cultural monument and hotel in Vnitřní Město, Czech Republic.
Hotel Otava is a hotel building in Písek located at the intersection of Komenské and Chlečické streets, featuring neo-Renaissance architecture with symmetrical street facades and corner oriel windows. The three-story structure with a V-shaped plot is characterized by rusticated corner pilasters and smooth wall sections, with facades displaying decorative human head keystones and plant ornaments above window openings.
The hotel was established in 1899 by pharmacist Rudolf Dvořáček and occupies a plot near the former site of the Budějovická Gate at the edge of medieval fortifications. This location links the emerging hotel industry of the late 19th century with Písek's historical urban fabric.
The building displays eleven painted scenes between its first and second floors, depicting historical events of Písek, created by Josef Bosáček based on Mikoláš Aleš designs. These murals tell stories from the city's past and form part of the structure's artistic character.
The building is a three-story structure with a courtyard and annexes that provide storage and supply access for restaurant and hotel operations through a dedicated service entrance. Visitors will notice the clear separation between public facades and functional interior spaces, reflecting the operational style of a hotel from this era.
The facades feature striking decorative human head keystones and plant ornaments above window openings, which distinguish the neo-Renaissance design. These details showcase the craftsmanship invested in the hotel's construction at the turn of the 20th century.
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