Spa Review: Carlo IV Wellness & Spa’s Luxurious Rituals and Bespoke Facials Offer an Escape to Serenity in the Heart of Prague
NH Collection Prague Carlo IV Hotel is a luxury property located in a former historic bank building in Prague, Czech Republic.
Carlo IV Wellness & Spa offers a tranquil respite from bustling Prague in Czech Republic. Nestled in the lower level of the NH Collection Prague Carlo IV Hotel, the spa features a 20-meter heated swimming pool with water jets and two spacious jacuzzis, set off by an adjacent sauna and steam room and low-slung lounge chairs, all complimentary for hotel guests.
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Bundled up in a soft white bathrobe and slippers, we made our way to the Carlo IV Spa, a candle-lit subterranean sanctuary where our Thermal Mud treatment awaited.
Carlo IV Wellness & Spa is the hotel’s tranquil and elegant wellness sanctuary.
An expert aesthetician started the experience with a welcome ritual using the Tranquillity Blend from clean-beauty brand [comfort zone]—amaranth oil and essential oils of cedarwood, sweet orange, rose, sandalwood, geranium, and vetiver. A gentle head massage was followed by exfoliation with a gentle body peel using antioxidant alpha-lipoic acid.
Using firm strokes, she applied a gel-based thermal mud blending botanicals from the Italian alpine resort town of Bormio with mandarin and peppermint essential oils and laminaria algae—a north Atlantic kelp rich in mineral salts and trace elements said to aid lipolytic action and restore the skin’s vitality.
Spa amenities include a 20-meter heated indoor swimming pool and two jacuzzis.
After rinsing off the mud in a rainforest shower that left our skin impossibly soft and our tensions melted away, we returned to the softly cushioned table for the Luminant Facial, a three-step ritual focusing on alleviating sun spots and uneven skin tone using vegan [comfort zone] products.
A tingly chemical peel brightened our skin, while a zingiber extract-enhanced serum and rich moisturizer soothed and protected our face and décolletage.
The spa has several relaxation areas where guests can unwind in a peaceful setting.
Spa-goers interested in bodywork can choose from a wide range of treatments such as a Therapeutic Deep Tissue Massage, an Eastern-inspired Aroma Herbs Massage focusing on the base of the spine; and a Czech Aromatherapy Massage using fragrant linden essential oil, historically used to soothe nerves.
Other intriguing treatments include a full-body scrub utilizing the [comfort zone] Tranquillity Blend to boost cellular oxygenation and enhance microcirculation to leave skin vibrant and refreshed; and a Tranquillity Pro-Sleep Ritual, in which the therapist applies heated essential oils using a pair of soft brushes.
Guests can relax in the sauna before and after their services.
Among the intensive facial treatments on offer are a vitamin-rich Recover Touch Facial, combining the nourishing properties of organic goji berry and macadamia oil to restore radiance and combat dryness, dullness, and fatigue; and a Men’s Facial complete with exfoliation and mask.
The Carlo IV aestheticians can also curate a facial treatment created for your unique skin type. Set aside 90 luxurious minutes for an expert consultation and massage, as well as a deep cleansing, gentle exfoliation, custom [comfort zone] mask, a potent serum, and gentle cream.
The hotel’s wellness offerings include a well-appointed fitness studio, also free for hotel guests, as well as personalized yoga sessions, personal training, and couples massage.
The spa’s treatment menu features a variety of pampering and relaxing services including massages, signature body rituals, and personalized facial treatments.
Insider Tip
Bring a swimsuit so that you can enjoy the pool and jacuzzi before your treatment. But be prepared to do as the locals do when you enter the coed sauna and steam room—swap out your swimsuit for a sheet to drape yourself in, provided by the spa.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Mon), 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Tues-Thur), 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Fri & Sat)
Address: Senovážné náměstí 13/991, Prague, Czech Republic
Phone: (+420) 778-449-045
Website: More information about the spa can be found on their website.
Instagram: See more images of the hotel and spa on Instagram: @carloiv.spa
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