Čejkovice Château
Zámek Čejkovice
Czech republic · South Moravian Region — Čejkovice, Hodonín District · Near Hodonín
13th-century Templar fortress; Renaissance château, 16th century · A Gothic fortress built by the Knights Templar from the 1230s, converted into a Renaissance château in the 16th century, with extensive historic wine cellars beneath it
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Quick Facts
- Rooms from
- €112 / night
- Hotel rating
- ★★★★ 4-Star Hotel
- Best time
- Year-round
- Nearest city
- Hodonín
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Hotel Chateau Zámek Čejkovice
★★★★ 4-Star HotelRooms are at the château, Templářská 1; ask the hotel which building your room is in
Booked via Booking.com · Cancellation terms vary by rate
Highlights
- ✦The Knights Templar built a Gothic fortress here from the 1230s, according to the Czech tourist board; the commandery is first mentioned in 1248, and sources differ on when it ended (the order was abolished in 1312)
- ✦In the 16th century the fortress was converted into a Renaissance château
- ✦In 1624, after the Bohemian Estates' uprising, the estate passed to the Jesuits of Olomouc, who turned the château into a residence and added a chapel
- ✦Under the château lie extensive historic wine cellars, known as the Templar cellars
- ✦After 1918 the château came to state farms; in 1975 the municipality took it over in poor condition, and its renovation lasted until 1996
- ✦The hotel has operated since 1998, and the château chapel is used for weddings; the Château Wine Gallery offers wines from Čejkovice and the surrounding area
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According to the Czech tourist board, the Knights Templar began building a Gothic fortress at Čejkovice in the 1230s; the commandery is first mentioned in 1248, and sources differ on when it ended, with the order abolished in 1312. The fortress was later converted into a Renaissance château in the 16th century.
In 1624 the estate passed to the Jesuits of Olomouc, who turned the château into their residence and added a chapel. After the abolition of the Jesuit order in the 18th century the estate was held by the state and later became part of the Hodonín estate; after 1918 it came to state farms.
In 1975 the municipality took over the château in a dilapidated state and its renovation lasted until 1996. The hotel has operated since 1998, with the chapel used for weddings, the Château Wine Gallery and the historic Templar cellars below, in the wine village of Čejkovice.
History
According to the Czech tourist board, the Knights Templar began building a Gothic fortress at Čejkovice in the 1230s; the commandery is first mentioned in 1248, and sources differ on when it ended, with the order abolished in 1312. The fortress was later converted into a Renaissance château in the 16th century. In 1624 the estate passed to the Jesuits of Olomouc, who turned the château into their residence and added a chapel. After the abolition of the Jesuit order in the 18th century the estate was held by the state and later became part of the Hodonín estate; after 1918 it came to state farms. In 1975 the municipality took over the château in a dilapidated state and its renovation lasted until 1996. The hotel has operated since 1998.
How to Stay
Getting there: In the wine village of Čejkovice in South Moravia, in the Hodonín District; the Booking listing's address is Templářská 1, and Booking lists free private parking with valet service.
Rooms & rates: From approx. €112/night for a 25 m² Deluxe Double Room with a queen bed, garden and city views, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, soundproofing and free Wi-Fi, with breakfast included, free cancellation and no prepayment on the rate seen; taxes are included in that price.
On-site: Hotel rooms in a historic château with a chapel, a wine gallery, historic cellars below and free parking.
Good to know: Rates were seen for one off-season date, so check your own dates on Booking. The château also hosts weddings and corporate events, according to the Czech tourist board.
Combine with: More castle hotels in Czech Republic.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Knights Templar began a Gothic fortress here in the 1230s according to the Czech tourist board; it was converted into a Renaissance château in the 16th century.
Location
Templářská 1, 696 15 Čejkovice, Czech Republic
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Rooms from
€112/ night