HOTEL PERK

Hotel Perk - city hotel in the foothills of the Jeseníky Mountains

The functionalist building of the iconic Grand Hotel, which has operated on the same site since 1931, was designed by the interwar architect Bohumír Čermák, who became famous as the author of Pavilion G at the Brno Exhibition Center, the Karlín Palace in Prague, and also distinctive functionalist buildings for the then ASO department store network throughout Czechoslovakia. His buildings with strip windows, on pillars, with an open floor plan and roof terrace adorned a number of cities from Pilsen to Šumperk, and even Vienna or Lima. The then Grand Hotel also shone to the surroundings with its functionalist facade and neon signs. However, its heyday was slowed down by dramatic historical twists and the hotel gradually fell into disrepair.

DESIGN: Lucie Koldová, FOTOGRAF: Honza Zima, PRODUKT: Berker R.3

A new chapter in the life of the building of today's Perk Hotel began in 2020, when reconstruction began, which lasted almost 3 years. The key decision of the investor for the resulting unmistakable appearance and atmosphere of the hotel was the engagement of interior designer Lucie Koldová, whose signature gave the hotel its final face and character. The emphasis on details, the preference for local skilled craftsmen, perfectly thought-out combinations of materials and colors, as well as top-notch equipment and the use of modern technologies move the interiors of the Perk hotel into the highest design league. In the rooms you will find chests of drawers and bedside tables from the company Master & Master, which is based in nearby Zábřeh na Moravě, and furniture from Form Design or Todus also plays its role in the hotel's furnishings. In the interior, Brokis lighting fixtures, controlled by custom-made Hager Manufaktura switches, attract their well-deserved attention.

Square frames, round centre plates berker R.3 focuses on contrasts. The consistently angular frames help make for an exceedingly striking appearance. This will not just delight lovers of exciting designs, but also make the berker R.3 the ideal switch range for use in sill-type bunking duct. The frame base supports consist of 7 mm thick plastic and are available with surfaces made from natural anodised aluminium, matt stainless steel or glass, or plastic in the colours black or polar white.

The reception and lobby bar of Hotel Perk are intentionally located on the first floor. This creates a natural separation between the areas reserved for hotel guests and the publicly accessible restaurant and café on the ground floor. The restaurant’s interior features darker, more intimate tones combined with concrete finishes, black metal, and brick elements, which give the space a warm and welcoming feel despite its clear design. Designer Lucie Koldová focused closely on lighting and created a curved counter that mirrors the shape of the building's facade. Her Prisma lights for Brokis float like small works of art and visually connect the restaurant with the lobby above.

The hotel rooms range from classic double rooms to a panoramic suite with a private terrace and views over the city and nearby park. Custom-made furniture crafted in the Czech Republic and distinctive lighting by Muller Van Severen give the rooms a unique character. Even details like the matte black berker R.3 switches by Hager reflect the commitment to design and quality.

Hotel Perk proves that outstanding design and modern gastronomy can flourish even far from big cities. It is a true gem on the Czech design map. Šumperk is definitely worth a visit.