Hotel History
The history of the building that now houses the Hotel Central Park dates back to 1927. At that time, Dr. František Eremiáš had a private residence with a clinic built according to a design by architect Ing. Vojtěch Kerhart. Dr. Eremiáš was one of four physicians who were instrumental in the founding of modern spa tourism in Poděbrady. Together with Dr. Bohumil Bouček, Dr. Jakub Vondrovic, and Dr. Otakar Rožánek, they championed the development of the Poděbrady spa and the use of local mineral water in the treatment of heart and circulatory system diseases. In 1919, when the spa enterprise was taken over by the newly founded joint-stock company Uhličité lázně a zřídla in Poděbrady, these physicians also invited the prominent Prague cardiologist Prof. Dr. Václav Libenský to collaborate with them. Poděbrady thus gradually began to establish itself as a spa focused primarily on the treatment of heart and circulatory conditions.
From a Private Clinic to a Hotel
From the very beginning, Dr. Eremiáš’s original building was associated with patient care, health, and a personalized approach. And it is precisely this philosophy that we would like to build upon today.
We don’t want to simply copy the past. We want to naturally connect it with the present. The personalized care that Dr. Eremiáš’s patients received here nearly a century ago serves as our inspiration for caring for our hotel guests today.
That is why it is important to us that Hotel Central Park be more than just a place to spend the night. We want to create a space where you can slow down, relax, and take a moment for yourself—whether during your stay, in the wellness center, over a good meal, or during one of our programs.
The story of this building continues to unfold. We’d love to learn even more about its past, which is why we’re seeking additional information and memories that could help us gradually piece together the building’s history. If you’re a descendant of Dr. Eremiáš’s family or know anything about the history of this building, we’d be delighted if you’d share it with us.
Perhaps, thanks to you, we’ll discover another chapter in the story of Hotel Central Park.
