Originally Posted by DavidO

This is the review I wrote 6 years ago...but we loved the hotel when we saw it. Don't know what they may have done with the rooms since 2013.

The Augustine

Formerly part of the Rocco Forte Collection, The Augustine is now an independent hotel, but it retains the design features of its Rocco Forte heritage — clean, contemporary interiors that harmonize well within the locally historical building in which they are housed. Housed in a 13th century monastery (and still adjacent to an active Augustinian monastery), this hotel opened 4 1/2 years ago in the "Lesser Town" of Prague (the castle side of the Charles Bridge). With just 101 rooms, every room of this boutique hotel is unique.

We loved this hotel and feel it is a quite successful adaptation of a monastery into a luxury hotel. Rooms are spacious, hallways are wide and attractive, and I loved the interior style of the guest rooms (hardwood floors and a color scheme using shades of green, olive, brown, and aubergine). We saw two Executive Rooms and liked them both. The bathroom in the first had a single vanity, step-in shower, and soaking tub ... while the other's bathroom had dual vanities and a shower in the tub ... so it's important to specify your preference when making reservations. The Classic Suite we saw was very large with its living room separated by closing doors from the bedroom; its bathroom had dual vanities, step-in shower, and soaking tub. With 28 lead-in Classic rooms and 42 second-category Executive Rooms, the chances of a Virtuoso upgrade would typically be very good at The Augustine.

We tried their restaurant, Elegantes, for dinner on Sunday night, and very much enjoyed our meal at this elegant, contemporary restaurant. Menu choices were healthy, beautifully prepared, and desserts were definitely worth the calories!

Originally Posted by conde

At the Augustine, I believe there are differing opinions, many attributable to the different room types. For those who get are assigned a Premium Deluxe Room facing the courtyard toward with views of the castle, the experience can be quite satisfying. For others who are assigned a Classic Room facing the tram, the experience might disappoint.

I stayed at the Augustine over a year ago. I enjoyed my stay a lot and would definitely consider staying there again. The hotel treated me well. For those who had a disappointing experience based on a room which didn't meet expectations, I get that too. For the Augustine, it is important to share information about the room type when commending or complaining, to help guide others.

Originally Posted by VSLover

i am trying to book a weekend in may next year but this hotel is showing outrageous rates...and the other marriott properties are showing the entire month of may as being unavailable.

i guess i havent booked hotels so far in advance, is this normal?

Originally Posted by Radiation Station

Looking at a random weekend in May, it seems that they have only loaded suite inventory. I don’t see any “normal” rooms. Perhaps email or call the hotel?

Originally Posted by VSLover

thanks--im just glad it wasnt something odd on my end...but had been seeing this for the past week each time i'd look!

Originally Posted by Radiation Station

Maybe there’s an event on and they are sold out of normal rooms? Or perhaps they’ve just screwed up the IT by accident. I stayed there this week and classic and deluxe rooms (the two entry levels) were selling for around £300-400, I think, with the standard flexible rates (I booked a healthcare rate). I’ve booked for next April on a package that cost around £300 a night. I think it’s routine for them to charge £300 or so for the entry level room during the summer.

Originally Posted by VSLover

sure, but it is odd that the marriott, carlo iv and courtyard are all unavailable for the entire month. the augustine happens to be the only one, and even then you're right it is the standard 300GBP rate.