Prague, a city of Gothic majesty and riverside romance has perennially captured the imagination of tourists however, for the discerning epicurean and devotee of the high life it provides a weekend designed with precision to maximise enjoyment and comfort. In-depth information on gentlemen's guide to Prague nightlife can be found on the portal.

This is not a race to check off the standard tourist stops but rather a thoughtful curation of the city's superior hotels, its prestigious dining rooms, its members-only cultural events, and its tranquil oases. Designed to be savoured, not rushed.

The weekend commences from the instant you arrive at a hotel that functions equally as a peaceful refuge and a declaration of taste. Both the Four Seasons (river views, immaculate service) and the Mandarin Oriental (a monastery reborn as a statement in restrained luxury) set the scene absolutely. After settling in, resist the urge to explore immediately. Better, go to the T-Anker's roof deck and have a cocktail timed to coincide with the setting sun.

Looking out over the Old Town's red tiles and spires from this height gives you the ultimate introduction to Prague's character. The meal that night must be a grand and ambitious affair. Reserve the exclusive dining chamber at La Degustation Boheme Bourgeoise, a venue that has been recognised with a Michelin star. This is where the culinary legacy of the region is handed over to Chef Sahajda, who treats it with the delicate hand of an artist. The multi-course menu and its Moravian wine pairings reveal the character of Bohemia's land and its grapes, and you will remember this tale after the bill is settled.

The morning of the second day asks for a calm and patient unfolding. Skip the experience of walking Charles Bridge when it is overrun with sightseers. Choose a private dawn cruise on the Vltava, to watch the fortress appear through the mist with a champagne flute at your side. Post-breakfast at the chic Cafe Savoy, with its impressive ceiling height and its line of Austrian-style cakes Commit the end of the morning to a private exploration of the castle and its key buildings. Skipping the long waits for the cathedral and the ancient palace.

Your guide, a trained art historian, will uncover for you the facts and features that most tourists do not see. At lunchtime, leave behind the crowds of tourists and head to the garden of Kampa Park, which is located under the arches of the Charles Bridge. This terrace commands one of the city's most photographed views, and the food — both from the sea and from the grill — is of the first order.

The time following the midday meal is dedicated to personal enjoyment. Book a two-hour spa session at the Mandarin Oriental's spa, housed in a former Renaissance chapel. Where therapies blend ancient Bohemian rituals with modern techniques.

When night approaches, prepare yourself for the National Theatre, where an opera or a ballet production will be staged. And secure a private box for you and your guests. Following the cultural performance, head to Field for a late plate — another Michelin-starred discovery — where the cooking is current Czech, delivered in a simple, contained setting that could be a secret address.

Sunday is for stretching out the experience. Open your Sunday with a late breakfast in Cafe Imperial, a venue whose walls are a triumph of Art Deco ceramics.