But our curiosity was well rewarded. Set in a pleasant neighbourhood, only a short Uber ride away from the old town, Paradiso gave us an authentic taste of the lifestyle in the heart of Prague.
It is tastefully furnished, with a dash of originality, and we found the atmosphere to be very welcoming. Unlike most other clubs, the moment you walk in, you are not greeted by a dance floor, but by a seated bar area. The set-up lends itself to a more natural manner of starting conversation other than hovering awkwardly with a drink in hand. On one side of the bar area, there is a raised platform with a pole. Strutting amongst the tables, she made it a point to tease every man in the room before taking Xander by the hand and leading him on-stage for the rest of the performance!
The changing rooms and the play area are directly accessible from the bar. We found the changing rooms of the Paradiso Club to be of very high standards. They are new, clean and roomy, just like the adjacent shower area. However, it is varied, comfortable and creates just the right environment to stimulate naughty interactions. The largest of the rooms has raised beds and cushions strewn around.
There are also several smaller themed rooms, including the Gothic Room and the French Wall, which is riddled with glory holes. For those who like mixing sex and water, Paradiso has a small inside heated pool and an outside terrace. The clientele of the Paradiso was varied but generally classy. Only couples and single women are allowed in. Michael and Petra prefer to keep it that way to ensure a better experience for their clients.
The majority were locals and communicating in English was not easy. Still, it did not keep us from mingling with the couples we liked, including a cute lesbian couple. There were also other curious tourists like us, some from as far afield as India. You have to register online before you can visit Paradiso and that registration is valid for one year.
