Best Grand Hotels Hotels in Poland

A prestigious hotel with over a century of history, the Monopol has welcomed illustrious guests such as Charles de Gaulle and the famed Polish composer Karol Szymanowski. There are many nods to its 1920s heyday, particularly in the design of the classic Monopol Restaurant. Guests can also dine on Italian cuisine at Cristallo, housed in the building’s former courtyard, now covered with a high glass roof. The wellness area comprises a swimming pool, a dry sauna, an aromatherapy steam bath and a well-equipped gym, with treatments — including Kobido massage and rituals using Bio Oleo oils — available. Monopol has 108 rooms, from singles through to suites, with L’occitane bath products.

Also known as Hotel Europejski, or The European Hotel, Raffles Warsaw boasts one of the largest private art collections in the country; guests can book tours, or arrange private gallery viewings. The hotel offers four different places to dine, including the Long Bar (inspired by its iconic Singapore counterpart), a cigar lounge and a renowned patisserie providing visitors with a traditional tea brewing ceremonial experience. A state of the art spa caters for couples or individual treatments, while the pool area features a 1960s statement mosaic by Krystyna Kozłowska entitled “Abduction of Europa”. The service style is warm and personal, with a focus on attention to detail.

The luxurious Sofitel Grand Sopot offers a unique getaway with a French-inspired design and feel on the shore of the Baltic Sea. There are 126 chic rooms, including 43 lavish suites, with stunning vistas from expansive windows. The Gen. Charles de Gaulle Suite is the hotel’s famous offering with antique design, a spacious terrace, and a host of prominent guests since its opening. This hotel is pet- and family-friendly and is perfect for any occasion – including conferences and weddings – thanks to its deluxe event spaces overlooking the sea. The on-site Grand Blue Restaurant serves traditional, seasonal Polish delicacies and specialises in seafood to enhance your seaside experience. There is also a world-class spa and wellness facility complete with a state-of-the-art gymnasium, wellness centre, swimming pool, and even a hair salon. Sofitel Grand Sopot is conveniently located a short distance from Sopot’s spectacular pier.

Having hosted famous musicians, politicians and even royalty, this is arguably the most lauded hotel in the country. A grand exterior gives way to Art Noveau interiors housing an ESPA spa, pool, hammam, Viennese café, the Marconi Restaurant serving national cuisine, a swish cocktail bar with outdoor seating and 206 bedrooms offering Elemis toiletries. Built right at the turn of the 20th century, its public areas exude the kind of opulence that fits the hotel’s location – right beside the Presidential Palace. Upgrade to a suite for a premium experience, including round the clock butler service, antique furnishings and glittering chandeliers adorning the ceilings.

This five-star skyscraper (the third tallest hotel in Europe) is part of the IHG chain and found in the city’s financial district. Its soaring stature provides superb views, especially from the wellness centre’s 43rd and 44th-floor indoor pool and hot tub. Rooms begin from the 24th floor; there are 414 in total, including self-catering suites.  Acclaimed local celebrity chef Karol Okrasa is at the helm of the hotel’s restaurant, Platter. Plus there’s a new chocolatier in the lobby, for some decadent Polish sweet treats. Two floors of conference facilities offer excellent resources for events – be they personal or professional.

This most distinguished address is a baroque palace, close to the Royal Castle and the city’s Old Town (which you can explore using the free Autograph Collection loaner bikes). It has been sensitively restored to create an elegant 94-bedroom hotel with modern furnishings, ambient lighting and clever art installations designed to both accompany and highlight the pre-existing 18th-century features. The result is fashionable, yet noble and one of a kind. Relax in Verte’s intimate garden, dine in the glass pavilion with its living wall and quirky ceiling, or eat in the cosy Kuk restaurant and drink in the boutique bar.

Housed in a former textile mill within the Manufaktura neighbourhood, Vienna House is surrounded by shops, restaurants and arts venues. But there’s plenty to keep you in the hotel itself; Dine at Delight, the signature restaurant serving modern Polish cuisine, skyFLY rooftop lounge, the Lobby Bar and skySPAce, the wellness centre with a glass-enclosed pool, herbal and dry saunas, state-of-the-art fitness facilities and treatment rooms. 277 bedrooms, suites and long-stay apartments are decked out in jewel-toned furnishings and heated bathroom floors. Vienna House by Wyndham Andel’s Lodz was the city’s first four-star hotel.

Housed in the city’s Prudential building, this hotel brings cutting-edge modernity to a piece of history. The design is a blend of urban and Scandi chic in moody colours with natural textures of wood and concrete. Rooms come with Chromecast, a workstation and Acqua di Parma cosmetics. The wellness centre provides a swimming pool, dry sauna, wet sauna, salt cave and treatments with Ortigia and Menard cosmetics. And there’s the Warszawska Restaurant, the Szóstka Restaurant with a terrace and the 24-hour Bar Warszawska for drinks and food by Chef Dariusz Barański.

This luxury hotel is located on the bank of the Wisla River and at the foot of Wawel Castle. It is within walking distance to the Kazimierz district and The Old Town (the areas with popular tourist attractions). The 232 rooms and suites were designed by the London-based designer, Alex Kravetz. The hotel houses an indoor heated pool, a restaurant, a lobby gift shop, sauna, fitness centre, and a club lounge. The nicest thing about Sheraton Grand Krakow is that it offers exclusive member rates and its members get to earn Starpoints after making a reservation.