Mcely Château
Zámek Mcely
Czech republic · Central Bohemia — Mcely, near Poděbrady and Nymburk · Near Nymburk
1698 (rebuilt in 1841) · A Baroque hunting château built in 1698, rebuilt as a residence in an austere classical style in 1841 after decades of dilapidation, set in an English park
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Quick Facts
- Rooms from
- €184 / night
- Hotel rating
- ★★★★★ 5-Star Hotel
- Best time
- Year-round
- Nearest city
- Nymburk
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Chateau Mcely
★★★★★ 5-Star HotelRooms are at Chateau Mcely, Mcely 61; the estate also has other accommodation, so ask the hotel which building your room is in
Booked via Booking.com · Cancellation terms vary by rate
Highlights
- ✦The first reliable record of the village of Mcely is a parchment of 1252
- ✦Count Octavian Ladislav of Waldstein built the Baroque hunting château in 1698
- ✦In 1841 the dilapidated Baroque château was rebuilt as a residence in an austere classical style
- ✦In 1869 the estate was sold to Prince Hugo Maxmilian of the Thurn-Taxis family, whose principal seat was nearby Loučeň; the family owned Mcely until 1948
- ✦In 1903 the west wing had to be demolished because of poor foundations
- ✦Renovation began in June 2004, the château received its first guests in 2006, and a spa opened in 2010
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The village of Mcely appears in a parchment of 1252. In 1698 Count Octavian Ladislav of Waldstein built a Baroque hunting château here. Baron Jan Filip Wessenberg-Ampringen bought it in 1808, and in 1841 the dilapidated Baroque building was rebuilt as a new residence in an austere classical style.
In 1869 Count Filip Boos-Waldeck sold the estate to Prince Hugo Maxmilian of the Thurn-Taxis family, which had its principal seat in nearby Loučeň; the prince and his descendants owned Mcely until 1948. In 1903 the west wing was demolished because of its poor foundations, and a costly renovation followed when Prince Erich Thurn-Taxis married Countess Gabriela Kinsky.
After 1948 the château was used by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of the Interior and was left in a dilapidated state. A demanding renovation began on 15 June 2004, led by Inéz and James Cusumano; the château opened to its first guests in 2006, and the Mcely Bouquet spa followed in 2010. Today it is a five-star hotel with an English park, a restaurant and a spa.
History
The village of Mcely appears in a parchment of 1252. In 1698 Count Octavian Ladislav of Waldstein built a Baroque hunting château here. Baron Jan Filip Wessenberg-Ampringen bought it in 1808, and in 1841 the dilapidated Baroque building was rebuilt as a new residence in an austere classical style. In 1869 Count Filip Boos-Waldeck sold the estate to Prince Hugo Maxmilian of the Thurn-Taxis family, which had its principal seat in nearby Loučeň; the prince and his descendants owned Mcely until 1948. In 1903 the west wing was demolished because of its poor foundations, and a costly renovation followed when Prince Erich Thurn-Taxis married Countess Gabriela Kinsky. After 1948 the château was used by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of the Interior and was left in a dilapidated state. A demanding renovation began on 15 June 2004, led by Inéz and James Cusumano; the château opened to its first guests in 2006, and the Mcely Bouquet spa followed in 2010.
How to Stay
Getting there: At Mcely 61, in the village of Mcely in Central Bohemia, about 5 km from the Thurn-Taxis seat at Loučeň; Booking lists free on-site parking with valet service and electric charging.
Rooms & rates: From approx. €184/night for a Superior Double Room with air conditioning, a private bathroom, a minibar and free Wi-Fi, with breakfast, one hour of spa time a day, valet parking and high-speed internet included on the non-refundable rate seen; a free-cancellation rate was around €230 and a Luxury Suite around €400. Booking shows a small tax charge (about €1) separately.
On-site: A spa, a restaurant, an English park and free parking.
Good to know: Rates were seen for one February 2027 stay, a low-season date, so check your own dates on Booking. The estate also has other accommodation besides the château, so ask the hotel which building your room is in.
Combine with: Loučeň Château, the Thurn-Taxis family seat a few kilometres away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Count Octavian Ladislav of Waldstein built it in 1698, and from 1869 to 1948 it belonged to the Thurn-Taxis family, whose principal seat was nearby Loučeň.
Location
Mcely 61, 289 36 Mcely, Czech Republic
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Rooms from
€184/ night