Kempinski to Open Augustine Hotel Prague in 2027

Kempinski Hotels will open the Augustine Hotel Prague in early 2027 inside an active 13th-century Augustinian monastery in the Czech capital [1]. Spanning seven historic buildings in the Malá Strana district, the 101-room luxury property is undergoing an extensive renovation to integrate monastic heritage with modern hospitality [1].

Where is the property located and what is its history?

The Augustine Hotel Prague occupies seven historic buildings set within the Augustinian Monastery of St. Thomas, located in Prague’s Malá Strana district, Boutique Hotel News reported [1]. The monastery dates back to the 13th century and remains an active, functioning religious site [1]. Because the monastery is 800 years old and still working, guests share the setting with a living religious community, creating what the operators describe as an ongoing dialogue between heritage and tradition [1].

What architectural and interior design features are planned?

The hotel’s physical redesign is led by LDS Design Studio and balances Gothic, Baroque, and Bohemian architectural influences [1]. Accommodations will total 101 guest rooms, which include 20 suites [1]. Many of these guest rooms incorporate original wooden beams and vaulted ceilings preserved directly from the monks’ former living quarters [1].

According to Boutique Hotel News, interior decor across the accommodations uses color palettes and tapestries inspired by Prague’s gardens and rooftops [1]. LDS Design Studio structured the property around a central design narrative termed “lived duality,” contrasting quiet contemplation with social gathering spaces [1]. The public areas also incorporate a “collector’s table” displaying pieces made by Czech artisans and a “Living City Ceiling” painted in partnership with an emerging local artist [1].

What dining and cocktail concepts will the hotel operate?

Food and beverage concepts at Augustine Hotel Prague are being developed through a partnership with Gorgeous Group and Russell Sage Studio, Boutique Hotel News reported [1]. The property will feature a salon-style neighbourhood dining room presenting live music alongside its meal service [1].

Beverage operations will include a residential-style bar featuring cosy nooks designed to bring hotel guests and local residents together [1]. The bar menu centers on a 12-gate cocktail program based on English alchemist George Ripley’s 12 alchemical steps, alongside locally crafted seasonal drinks [1].

How will Kempinski connect guests with local culture?

Kempinski plans to roll out its experiential program, The E.R.A.s (Experience Real Access), at the Prague property [1]. Directed by Resident Curators, the program coordinates visits and interactions with local craftspeople, artists, and neighborhood figures [1]. The initiative aims to offer guests perspectives beyond standard tourist routes by using the active monastery and its resident monks as an authentic cultural gateway [1].