With its selective development strategy, the opening of a Sofitel Legend is almost as rare as a leap year. The last one - and sixth to date - took place at the beginning of last year. in the historic heart of Panama Cityreinventing a building with colonial architecture in a glamorous and elegant place to live. The next was announced on 29 February, but will not materialise until 2027.
After Hanoi and the legendary Hôtel Métropole, frequented by the greats of the world, including Charlie Chaplin on his honeymoon with Paulette Godard, or the Old Cataract in Aswan, the setting that inspired Agatha Christie to write her novel Death on the Nile, The luxury arm of the Sofitel brand to open in Prague. And the Sofitel Legend is just as good: on the banks of the Vlatva, a stone's throw from Charles Bridge, in a 17th-century building that was originally the palace of the Counts Pachta and was transformed into a hotel in the mid-2000s.
Originally opened as Pachtuv Palace and owned by the Courbet property group, chaired by Jean-François Ott, this 70-room establishment was renamed The Mozart in 2021. At the end of the 18th century, this noble residence played host to a number of stars of the era, including Casanova, but above all Mozartwho was a regular guest of the Count at the time, and who wrote his six German dances (K509) in less than an hour. From one era to the next, this artistic setting has also been home to a major figure in Czech history, Vaclav Havel. It was also within these walls that the playwright, and future president of the country, had his office, in what used to be the foyer of the neighbouring Théâtre de la Balustrade. A creative space that today serves as a meeting room for around thirty people, the establishment also lends its five signature suites and two courtyards to professional events.
Although the hotel, which was part of the LUX collection of Preferred Hotels, will be managed by the Accor group while retaining its brand name, major works are expected to raise it to the rank of Sofitel Legend. The second to appear in Europe after The Grand hotel in Amsterdam. Supervised by Prague architect Ivo Nahalka, the renovation programmedescribed as " ambitious" It will respect the historic heritage of the site, in particular its majestic façades, while paving the way for the integration of luxurious experiences, including a " a world-renowned brand" .
" We will be able to offer our guests luxury with a commitment, with a hotel rooted in its local culture that celebrates its destination.commented Maud Bailly, General Manager of Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery and Emblems. The Mozart Prague is the perfect complement to our mosaic of unique destinationscarefully selected" . A true lover of Prague, where he built his life and launched his career when he bought his first building in 1990 with all his savings, Jean-François Ott, Chairman of Courbet, was pleased with this development: "I have owned The Mozart Prague for 25 years and it was important for me to choose the best partner to manage this hotel. Accor fought hard and sincerely wanted this." .
