We have just returned from a 3 night break in Krakow and after reading reviews on Tripadvisor, took the advice offered and stayed there. We were not dissapointed. It was -17C when we arrived in Krakow but the welcome at the hotel warmed us up. At check-in we were given a complimentary guide to Krakow which was better than the book I had purchased at home. Make sure you pick one up. We had a room on the 7th floor overlooking the Vistula (Wisla in Polish) river - great views up and down the river which was frozen solid!
Our room was warm and modern. Excellent bathroom and comfortable bed. Flat screen TV although the only English channel was BBC News although we didn't come to watch the telly!
Breakfast was very good with selection of breads, rolls, great selection of cheeses, cold meats, cereals, yoghurts, fruits, jams, cakes, pastries and croissants. Also the usual fruit juices, various teas and coffee. There was also sausages, bacon and boiled/scrambled eggs although I didn't find these to my taste. However, the rest on offer more than made up for it!
Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful, arranging taxis for us and offering travel advise.
A short walk over the river and you are in the Jewish district of Kazmierz. If you enjoy quality restaurants, cafes and bars this is the place to be. The Starka restaurant on Ul Josefa was excellent. Friendly, great food, huge selection of home made vodkas and you coud have a really, really good 2 course meal with beers and vodkas for 2 at less than £30. Terrific!
It's also not too far to walk from the hotel to Wawel Castle or the Old Town, and it's a pleasant walk. If you do tire, taxis were very good and cost so little. It was -25C on the morning we wanted to visit Schindler's factory so although it's only a mile or so, we got a taxi. The cost was just £2. Try that in the UK!
The only issue we had was that due to the extreme cold, the bar area which was in reception was too cold to sit and enjoy a drink.
All in all though, a great hotel, great location and great visit.
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