Warsaw, Poland, is a vibrant bustling city of almost two million people. It's located on the Vistula River about 160 miles south of the Baltic Sea. Dating back to the ninth century, this historic city was pretty much destroyed in World War II, but has bounced back to keep up with the times. And its Old Town has been restored to its former glory with boutique hotels that pay homage to the Polish capital's history.
Dom Literatury, translated as "House of Literature," is situated in buildings that date back to the 17th century and that overlook Old Town. The hotel beckoned Polish authors over the years, either for a few days or as permanent residents, and today boasts a library of 50,000 books. The hotel is small, having only 13 rooms ranging from single to quadruple rooms, each with basic amenities such as phone, television and hair dryer. The Dom Literatury has an elevator and a restaurant.
Note that the hotel's website is in Polish, but most Internet browsers will give a translation.
Dom Literatury Hotel
Krakowskie Przedmiescie 87/89
Warsaw, Masovia 00-079
Poland
011-48-022-635-04-04
fundacjadl.com
Castle Inn, about 30 feet from the Royal Castle, is situated in one of the few historic buildings to survive World War II. All rooms have views of Old Town, with some overlooking the castle or a nearby cathedral. This also is a small hotel, having only 21 rooms ranging from single to family rooms; some rooms are apartments. Deluxe rooms are bigger than standard rooms, the hotel says. The hotel's website notes the rooms are unique in that each one was designed by a different artist. Room amenities include televisions and Internet access.
Castle Inn
2 Swietojanska St.
Warsaw 00-288
Poland
011-48-22-425-01-00
castleinn.pl/?lang=en
Hotel le Regina Warsaw is a luxury hotel that is part of the Mamaison chain. The hotel is situated in the historic Mokrowski Palace. The Hotel le Regina has 58 rooms and 3 suites. Room amenities include an in-room safe, television, mini-bar and free Internet access. Hand-painted frescoes in an antique motif decorate the rooms, which have views of a garden, Old Town or the hotel's courtyard. The hotel also has an elevator, fitness center, 24-hour room service, indoor swimming pool and wheelchair ramp access.
Hotel le Regina Warsaw
Koscielna 12
Warsaw 00-218
Poland
011-800-7747-7477
mamaison.com/warsaw-leregina-hotel.html
The Hotel Ibis Warszawa Stare Miastro is located near Old Town and the Palace. The hotel has 333 rooms, a restaurant and a bar that also serves snacks around the clock. Rooms are air-conditioned and have Internet access. The hotel allows pets, but does charge a fee for them.
Hotel Ibis Warszawa Stare Miasto (Old Town)
Muranowska 2
Warsaw 00-209
Poland
011-48-22-3101000
ibishotel.com/gb/hotel-3714-ibis-warszawa-stare-miasto-old-town/index.shtml
