The “Jewel Hotel“ (U Klenotníka) Hotel in Prague has been rebuilt from an old burgher house. In the hotel basement, you can find some masonry dating back to the early 13th century. Over the centuries, the house was rebuilt many times, so that architectural influences of various styles are wedded in it.
The gold-plated ceiling containing motifs of jewellery on the ground floor, which is protected as a listed sight, is also unique. This decoration originated in the early 20th century, at the time when the house hosted a Prague's renowned jeweller's shop. The orders placed to the jeweller's shop included also restoration of the crown jewels of the Czech kings, whence comes the hotel's name – Jewel. The whole building was refurbished into a hotel in 1994. It has preserved its historical character, but at the same time it is tastefully equipped with modern interior features and supplemented with works of art created by contemporary artists.