If you are looking for something special for a surprise/romantic mini-break not far from Prague, I would strongly recommend you to visit the Rezidence Liběchov, 8 km from Mělník and only 30-45 minutes drive from Prague. We spent there two great weekends in the past year, enjoying both ‘romantic’ and ‘anti-stress’ weekend packages.

Great hotel, rebuilt in the spirit of the 30s, beautiful rooms, great wellness area, a very recommended restaurant, and of course a great service – the word actually does mean something there. You pay for it, that’s true (see room prices and weekend packages), but everything is quiet, calm, intimate, and full of little touches that make the stay so special: fresh flowers in the room, flower petals on the bed, candles, fresh fruit or cheese plates… And somehow you do feel at home, smartly dressed for the 5 course gourmet dinner, or simply walking to the wellness center in bath robe and slippers. Spending 2 hours with your other half in the wellness center (so far the best I tried in the Czech Republic, much nicer than Pupp’s) and enjoying the whirlpool, saunas, massages… it’s really like a place out of time.

Rezidence Liběchov
Liběchov 121, 277 21 Liběchov, Czech Republic (map)
Tel. 00420 315 650 000
Fax 00420 315 650 009, 315 697 982
recepce@rezidence-libechov.cz

If the Rezidence does not get a (truly deserved though) 10/10 is because of the ugly power station built in the valley on the other side of the river that somehow spoils the view in the West direction. Hopefully the view in the East direction is great (ask for a room with THIS view) and is the start of a beautiful region to explore: the Kokořínsko protected area, with its forests and unusual landscapes, traditional farms, and the so romantic Kokořín castle…

Anyway, I am pretty sure that we will visit the Rezidence a 3rd time. The question is when :)