This medieval metropolis, whose Gothic steeples and riverine bends have enchanted visitors for centuries has for ages inspired wonder in those who come however, for the tasteful traveller who seeks only the best in comfort and gastronomy it offers a weekend of carefully orchestrated indulgence. Further insights on gentlemen's guide to Prague nightlife can be found on the online guide.

This is no hurried attempt to see everything in a short time but a deliberate exploration of the city's choicest lodgings, its Michelin-recognised dining rooms, its behind-the-scenes cultural experiences, and its quiet sanctuaries away from the crowds. Built to be appreciated with all the senses, not merely checked off.

The weekend is properly launched when you settle into a hotel that acts as both a safe harbour and a clear statement of your tastes. Both the Four Seasons, with its water views and perfect service, and the Mandarin Oriental, a former friary now serving as a haven of simple elegance, provide a flawless foundation. After settling in, resist the urge to explore immediately. Instead, climb to the T-Anker bar at the top of the building for a sundowner cocktail.

This panorama, taking in the old town's red roofs and church towers, offers the very best orientation to the city's attractions. Your first dinner in Prague requires an act of dining ambition. Secure the chef's table or the private room at La Degustation Boheme Bourgeoise, which holds a Michelin star. This is the place where Chef Oldrich Sahajda applies his artistry to the traditional recipes of Bohemia, treating each ingredient with painterly care. The chef's selection, matched with local Moravian vintages, conveys the essence of the Bohemian earth, and that story remains with you after you have left the table.

Saturday should be entered with a pace that is gentle and low-pressure. Avoid the busy Charles Bridge in the middle of the day. Opt instead for a private boat at first light, to watch the castle rise from the haze while sipping prosecco. Post-breakfast at the chic Cafe Savoy, with its impressive ceiling height and its line of Austrian-style cakes Allot the final part of the morning to a private viewing of Prague's castle and its associated buildings. Skipping the lines that build up at the cathedral and the palace.

Your guide, a trained art historian, will uncover for you the facts and features that most tourists do not see. For your lunch, pull away from the tourist clusters and eat in the garden at Kampa Park, located underneath the Charles Bridge. The outdoor seating area presents a view that appears in countless photographs of Prague, accompanied by seafood that is perfect and meats that are grilled to perfection.

The afternoon is the appropriate time for a dose of well-deserved luxury. Set aside two hours for a spa experience at the Mandarin Oriental, whose spa facility occupies a building that originally functioned as a Renaissance church. The spa's therapies represent a marriage of age-old Bohemian traditions and present-day methods.

As the sun goes down, get dressed for a cultural outing at the National Theatre, with either opera or ballet as the chosen offering. And obtain a private box for yourself and your guests. Afterwards, a late supper at Field, another Michelin-starred gem, delivers contemporary Czech cuisine in an intimate, minimalist setting that feels like a secret.

Sunday is intended for slow enjoyment and extended moments. Begin with a late breakfast at the Cafe Imperial, a masterpiece of Art Deco ceramic-tiled grandeur.