directed by Yaroslav Kofman
photography and article by David C Lee

Hotel Josef lies in the center of one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Prague. While Prague is known for its medieval architecture, Hotel Josef features an ultra-modern mystique that makes you feel like you have entered the future.

Renowned Czech Designer Eva Jiricna brings a light airy atmosphere to the main hotel lobby.  Jiricna is best known for transforming ordinary shops into innovative spaces of art.  She is a master of creating elegant places for luxury shopping and has a unique style that combines transparency with structure.

In the main lobby, almost everything is white from the floor to the ceiling and chairs.  The main focal point of the room is the circular spiral staircase that sits in the middle of the room.  It is surrounded by the main bar, check in desk and hotel lounge.

Have a seat in the lounge, have a cocktail or two and you will see the hip and trendy world-travelers come through the main entrance of the hotel.  While sitting in the lobby, you feel like you are on top of the world in cloud 9. Though the interior is white, the accents of bright light from the ceiling and lit bar bring inspiration and and relaxation.

The main bar

Breakfast restaurant–feast on cold cuts, fresh orange juice and a variety of menu items; order the scrambled eggs which are served in a short cylindrical formation on a light thin slice of bread

Rooms are bright, quaint with a tinge of bright orange

for more information visit www.hoteljosef.com