Czech Republic

The unique Aria Hotel in Prague is dedicated to the theme of music.Each floor is devoted to a different genre: classical, opera, jazz and contemporary. And every room pays homage to a different composer, musician or performer, including artwork, books and a flat screen computer all with information about the given artist.These include Elvis Presley, Dizzy Gillespie, Dvorak, Louis Armstrong, Mozart and Billie Holliday.Designed by Italian Rocco Magnoli, famed as the decorator for the late Gianni Versace, each room boasts sumptuous Mediterranean flourishes.Keeping true to the music theme, facilities at the hotel include a music library and screening room, as well as a music box entertainment room.The glorious Vrtbovska garden is the city's oldest Baroque garden and is on the Unesco world heritage list.And guests can also treat themselves to food from the international menu at the Coda Restaurant.With a fantastic location, guests will be just a short walk from the many attractions that the Czech Republic's capital has to offer, including Prague Castle, Kampa Park and the Old Town Square.

Whether it's an old opera house, an acoustically superb building, a place played by Mozart or a black and tie upper-class experience you are after, Europe offers all these opportunities for opera fans. Although Wurttemberg State Theatre in Germany was part destroyed during the war, but rebuilt its base for Stuttgart Opera, Glyndebourne opened a £34 million extension to make opera more pleasurable in the UK and the Teatro di San Carlois still going strong as Europe's largest opera in Naples.Teatro di San CarloTouted as the oldest opera in Italy and largest in Europe, the San Carlo in Naples is a must-see. The theatre was built in only half a year in 1737 and is famous for its acoustics. It is famous for audience members storming the stage, according to visitors to the good hotels in Naples. For a more behaved crowd head north the La Scala in Milan, but you will miss the best hotels in Naples.Gran Teatre del LiceuBarcelona is known for Gaudi architecture and for opera too. Take time from the affordable accommodation in Barcelona to look around the city, which includes the artist's famous skull and bone-balcony structure on the city's famous drinking and dining street. Almost as famous is the Gran Teatre del Liceu, which makes for a good night out in between Gaudi. It was built in the 19th centre by the good hotels in Barcelona and was the stomping ground for many great singers, including Jose Carreras in his youth.Wurttemberg State TheatreThis theatre was rebuilt after Allied bombing during the second world war, but has not quite regained the razzamatazz of yesteryear. Max Littmann built the original Warttemberg State Theatre for the Stuttgart State Opera. It had classical columns, which propped up the stone structure, which overlooks the lake. Have an opera break by booking a night in one of the cheap hotels in Stuttgart to spend more on your evening's experience. Seating 1,400 people it is one of the big ... Read More

For a chance to dine in a building that dates back hundreds of years, head to the Pallffy Palace in the Czech capital.The grand second-floor restaurant is entered via a suitably majestic sweeping staircase in the baroque venue.A romantic setting is evoked by the candlelit area with soft classical music, while candelabras, fresh flowers, crystal and portraits of composers adorn the dining area.Food is described by Concierge.com as "novo-Euro" and comes fairly reasonably priced and the menu, which changes three times a year, includes mouthwatering dishes such as seared tuna with tomato-olive compote and minted lamb seasoned with smoked salt.An extensive range of fine wines is also on offer at the eatery.The decadent setting means that guests are reminded of the history of the building, which was originally created at the beginning of the 18th century, and reconstructed in the mid-1800s.For other romantic dining experiences in Prague, visit Flambee Restaurant, Kampa Park Restaurant or Triton Restaurant, among others.

Yet another prominent sign that the Czech Republic has shed its war-torn image for good, the Radost FX in Prague is rated as one of the best clubs in Europe.Meaning 'pleasure', the Radost is a retro bar, club and restaurant attracting the young and trendy locals.Open until 5am, the unassuming building in a residential area is bursting with loud music, playing a mix of house, techno and R'n'B.The in-house vegetarian cafe is a hit with revellers, who generally combine a visit with a trip to the club.A sexy and stylish crowd keep the party going all night and the club is popular with a mix of straight and gay people.In 1999, Ministry magazine voted Radost as one of the world's top 20 clubs and the venue has played host to some internationally renowned DJs including Carl Cox and Paul Van Dyk.Other popular clubs in Prague include Lavka and Karlovy in the old town and Duplex in the new town.