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PLACES TO DREAM
Notes on the
Hotel Emblem
You may wonder where the name
Maharal, which gives its title to M
Lounge, comes from. This private
space, equipped with a kitchen, di-
ning room, games area and smoking
lounge, takes its name from Maha-
ral (also known as Rabbi Loew), a
man of many talents and the crea-
tor of the legendary Jewish figure
Golem during Prague’s golden age
under Rudolf II, a period when art,
science and religion flourished in
extraordinary harmony and intellec-
tual freedom prevailed. The Emblem
pays tribute to Maharal’s legacy as
a remarkable era in Prague’s history
and, keeping pace with the times,
collaborates with renowned interna-
tional artists. Their works are displa-
yed throughout the hotel, achieving
a perfect fusion between Prague’s
heritage and contemporary design.
The sublime architecture of Prague
The Emblem Hotel Lounge
More than a place to stay
The Emblem is not a hotel for merely
sleeping, having breakfast and heading
out to explore the city. This small mu-
seum deserves time: to wander slowly
and discover its details, such as the co-
pper bathroom fixtures by William Ho-
lland, or the way each design element
has been carefully selected to create
comfort and beauty, in collaboration with
international designers and artists who
contribute their own unique vision of life.
Among them are the “Bubble Square
Elbow Sconces” by the studio Siemon
& Salazar, which illuminate the George
Prime Steak restaurant, as well as the
iconic furniture in the lounge, including
the Swan Sofa by Vladimir Kagan.
The comfortable and spectacular Oslo
armchairs on the rooftop terrace, crea-
ted by Paola Navone, are ideal for enjo-
ying a delightful moment while taking in
the urban landscape of Prague’s court-
yards and the spires of the Old Town at
sunset. Guests may also enjoy an enti-
cing soak in the M Spa jacuzzi or, why
not, sit in the M Lounge on the Baxter
armchairs with a good book.
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