Grandhotel Pupp
Old-world European grandeur. Stucco ceilings, crystal chandeliers, marble bathrooms, and gilded everything — but not stuffy. The film festival crowd and cocktail bar keep it lively. Dress code is smart casual throughout.
Book the Grandrestaurant well in advance — it's dinner-only (18:00–23:00) and reservations fill fast during film festival week (early July)
Why It Matters
One of the oldest hotels in Europe, dating to 1701. Served as a Bond film location. Hosts the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival elite each summer. Both its Grandrestaurant and Malá Dvorana are listed in the MICHELIN Guide — the first time Czech restaurants were ever included.
Grandhotel Pupp is one of Europe's oldest continuously operating grand hotels, tracing its origins to 1701 when the Saxon Hall was built on the same site. Celebrating 325 years in 2026, this neo-baroque landmark sits at the center of Karlovy Vary's famous spa district, 300 meters from the Mill Colonnade. It operates across three buildings — Riverside, Parkside, and the Quisisana Depandance — with 228 rooms, an in-house spa (Spa Franziska), several Michelin-recognized restaurants, a nightclub bar, and a casino. Over the centuries it has hosted Goethe, Paganini, Kafka, and more recently Johnny Depp, Morgan Freeman, and Sharon Stone for the annual Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. It also doubled as the Hotel Splendide in the 2006 Bond film Casino Royale.
Where You'll Stay
11 room types available
Classic Room
Neo-baroque character with modern touches — wood, marble, and brass throughout. King-size bed with hypoallergenic bedding, Nespresso, smart TV with Netflix and Spotify. Views of greenery or the quiet spa streets.
Classic Suite
Spacious neo-baroque suite with wood, marble, and brass detailing. King-size bed with hypoallergenic bedding, handcrafted furniture, minibar integrated into cabinetry, Nespresso machine, smart TV with streaming services.
Heritage Suite
Newest flagship suite, created as a tribute to the hotel's 325-year history. Italian Gallotti&Radice furniture, historic Pupp family portraits, terrace with colonnade views, separate bedroom and living room, dining area, Bang & Olufsen sound system, walk-in wardrobe, Netflix and Spotify.
Imperial Suite
Emperor Franz Joseph I stayed here in 1904 for the opening of the neighboring Imperial Spa. Neoclassical elegance, soaring stucco ceilings, marble bathroom with genuine gold accents and a freestanding bathtub positioned with a direct view of the Imperial Spa. River and spa quarter views throughout.
Modern Room
The most affordable room category. Parkside Building, neo-baroque style with modern simplicity. Each features the same framed 19th-century hotel drawing as the Studios. King-size bed, Nespresso, Netflix/Spotify. No two rooms are identical.
25 sqmModern Studio
Parkside Building's most spacious standard option. Neo-baroque meets contemporary simplicity. An iconic framed drawing of the hotel's 19th-century appearance is a signature room feature. King-size bed with hypoallergenic bedding, Nespresso, Netflix/Spotify.
40 sqmPremier Room
River-facing rooms with air conditioning, golden accents, and elegant wallpaper. Popular for guests who want both space and Teplá River views. Nespresso, smart TV with streaming. Located in the Riverside Building.
Premier Suite
Separate bedroom and living area with golden accents, delicate wallpaper, and a view of the Teplá River. Popular with families and guests who want privacy. Bathtub, Nespresso, smart TV with streaming. Almost all have air conditioning.
70 sqmPresidential Suite
The top address in the house — this is where the Karlovy Vary Film Festival stars stay. Original ceramic stoves, Moser crystal, Thun porcelain, gilded stucco grand living room, separate bedroom, stately dining room, and a green marble bathroom with whirlpool bath and walk-in shower. Views of the Teplá River and historic spa district. Can be expanded with a second bedroom.
Quisisana Room
Quisisana Depandance rooms for guests who want maximum comfort in a quieter setting. All face the peaceful inner courtyard. Generous bathroom, writing area, and TV.
28 sqmQuisisana Suite
In the architecturally distinct Quisisana Depandance — a Neo-Renaissance, Neo-Gothic, and Neo-Baroque building built by Anton Pupp for his wife in the late 19th century. Spacious bathroom, generous living room, views of the quiet inner courtyard or the main Grandhotel Pupp building. Intimate and cozy rather than grand.
57 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
7 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel runs its own event calendar: PUPP-UP Food Fest (May), Sound of Hollywood concert (May), PUPP-UP Wine Fest (August), Pupp Ballet Night (October), Pupp Violin Night (November), Pupp Cabaret Night (December), Christmas Gala Dinner (December 24).
Electric bikes available for rent directly at hotel reception. Ideal for exploring the Teplá and Ohře valleys and forested hills around Karlovy Vary.
Concierge arranges tee times at multiple nearby 18-hole courses. The Karlovy Vary Golf Resort is the closest, and the Royal Golf Club Mariánské Lázně — granted its royal title by Queen Elizabeth II in 2013 — is also nearby. Hotel car transfer to courses available on request.
The hotel is the official festival hotel for one of Central Europe's top film festivals, held each year in early July. The Presidential Suite and other top rooms are where the talent stays. The lobby and terraces see A-list activity during festival week.
The famous Karlovy Vary mineral springs colonnade is 300 m from the hotel. Concierge can advise on drinking cup rentals and spring circuits.
Nordic walking poles available for rent at reception. The forests and trails surrounding Karlovy Vary are well-suited for this. Concierge can recommend routes.
On-site casino with table games and slots, accessible directly from the hotel. Open to hotel guests and the public.
Largest ski resort in the Ore Mountains, 45 minutes from the hotel. 32 slopes, 5 cable cars, 11 lifts, evening skiing, snow park. Ski passes arranged at reception.
Smaller and more intimate ski resort, 35 minutes from the hotel. 10 slopes, 3 cable cars, 3 lifts, evening skiing, snow park, children's slope. Good choice for families or evening runs.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
1,200 m² of event and conference space across multiple rooms including the Festive Hall and 10+ meeting lounges. 24-hour business center with computers and business services.
Full concierge service. Can arrange golf tee times, activity bookings, cultural event tickets, and hotel car transfers. Contact: concierge@pupp.cz.
Dogs and cats permitted in guestrooms. Size limitations and surcharge may apply.
Ground floor shopping area within the hotel, including Moser crystal, Preciosa glass, and other Czech luxury brands.
Airport shuttle service to/from Karlovy Vary International Airport and Prague. Surcharge applies; arrange via concierge.
Secured valet parking available on-site. Fee applies.
Large indoor pool with swimming jet and whirlpool zones. Open daily 7:00–21:00. Complimentary for hotel guests.
Finnish sauna and steam room within Spa Franziska. Open daily 8:00–21:00. Guests must be 16+. Complimentary for hotel guests.
Full fitness center with cardio zone and weight training machines. Open daily 7:00–21:00. Complimentary for hotel guests.
On-site clinic offering non-invasive aesthetic treatments: Radiofrequency Exilis Face & Body, Emsculpt Neo, Emtone, Cryolipolysis, Laser Epilation, LPG treatments, chemical peels, and more. Consultation from 1,000 CZK.
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