# Holidays with Monks The Augustine Hotel Prague Envelops A Historic Monastery By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-03-25 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monks-augustine-hotel-prague-monastery References: [theaugustine](http://www.theaugustine.com/) The Augustine in Prague is the newest hotel in the [Rocco Forte Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocco-forte-house). The 101-bedroom property, which includes 16 suites, was created from seven buildings, including the 13th Century Augustinian St Thomas’s Monastery. Several practicing monks still live in a separate part of the monastery adjacent to the hotel grounds. The Augustine’s lovely historic external features have been beautifully restored and merged with the hotel’s chic modern interior design. The hotel’s elegantly designed bedrooms all boast stunning views over the courtyards, the monastery chapel or Prague Castle. All rooms feature decor inspired by 1930’s Czech cubism. In addition to The Monastery restaurant, guests have the choice of two bars including Tom’s Bar, located in the monastery’s former barrel-vaulted double-height hall, and The Brewery Bar, housed in the cellar, in the former St. Thomas’s brewery building, complete with 17th century stalactites and stalagmites. Located in the picturesque Malá Strana district, The Augustine offers the ultimate in relaxation and invigoration through the hotel’s spa which features four treatment rooms, a hammam offering special heat treatments, sauna, steam room and an 80 sqm fully-equipped gym. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Historic Restoration:** The Augustine Hotel Prague showcases the trend of preserving historic buildings and merging them with modern interior designs, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the field of architectural restoration. - **Luxury Hospitality:** The Augustine Hotel Prague offers an indulgent experience for guests, highlighting the trend of luxury hospitality and providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in the hotel and hospitality industry. - **Wellness Tourism:** The Augustine Hotel Prague's spa facilities cater to the growing trend of wellness tourism, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the wellness and travel industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architectural Restoration:** The restoration and merging of historic buildings with modern interior design at The Augustine Hotel Prague creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the field of architectural restoration. - **Hotel and Hospitality:** The luxurious amenities and indulgent experience offered by The Augustine Hotel Prague exemplify opportunities for disruptive innovation within the hotel and hospitality industry. - **Wellness and Travel:** The wellness-focused facilities and services at The Augustine Hotel Prague align with the emerging trend of wellness tourism, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the wellness and travel industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brutalist Hotel Transformation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairmont-golden-prague.md) - [Urban Houston Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-saint-augustine.md) - [Renovated Neo-Gothic Provostry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/provostry.md) - [17th-Century Converted Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locke-de-santa-joana.md) - [Ultra Luxury Hotel Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocco-forte-house.md) - [Modernized Landmark Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kozmo-hotel-suites-spa.md) - [Festive Rome-Themed Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-romethemed-experiences.md) - [Prestigious Tuscan Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borgo-san-vincenzo.md) - [Serene Luxurious Hotel Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/six-senses-rome-hotel.md)