Parkhotel Richmond  

On the peaceful banks of the Teplá River on the outskirts of Karlovy Vary, Parkhotel Richmond sits in an English-style park that even hides a Japanese meditation garden and a pavilion over the Štěpánka thermal spring. A short walk takes you to Castle Baths (Zámecké lázně), the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Karlovy Vary Museum, Diana Cable Car and the municipal theater. Family-friendly and pet-friendly, it’s a calm base for exploring the spa town.

Rich in history (over 160 years) with a classicist ballroom, the hotel blends spa-town elegance with comfortable rooms. Interiors are tasteful and stylish—think a summer terrace café, piano bar, billiards lounge and a classic banquet hall. Guest rooms come with satellite TV, mini-bar, safe, telephone and private bathrooms with hairdryer and bathrobes; room equipment varies by category.

Dive into a full spa and wellness offering: indoor pool, whirlpool/hot tub, Kneipp walkway and a mineral spring pool, plus saunas, steam bath and an extensive wellness centre. Medical and beauty treatments include aquatherapy, underwater massages, carbonic baths, mud wraps, paraffin and acupuncture, with programs like anti-stress, slimming, anti-aging and diabetic care. There’s also a fitness centre, library, picnic area, children’s playrooms, arcade, billiards, bicycle rental and guarded parking. Wake up to river-breeze mornings and unwind in mineral-rich water.

A grand classicist ballroom/banqueting hall for large events (capacity up to about 200–250 guests), 24-hour reception, complimentary wireless internet across the property, exchange office and guarded on-site parking. The hotel can arrange transfers, tours and car rental.

A tasteful restaurant serves local and international cuisine with dietary options, plus a café with a bar and a summer terrace for lighter moments. Start days with the daily buffet breakfast and round evenings off at the bar/lounge or piano bar. Limited room service is available.