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Lonely Planet review
The Grand Hotel: the name evokes elegance, eminence and, well, grandeur, all of which are embodied in this historic institution. The 19th-century building, once the palace of Princess Izabela Czartoryska (or Czartoryski museum fame), is now one of Krakow's finest hotels, hosting the likes of Lech Wałęsa and George Bush.
The 56 rooms at the Grand are individually decorated, many with antique furnishings and fine artwork and tapestries. They feature fantastic high ceilings, shiny hardwood floors and double-paned windows to keep out the noise from the busy street below. Bathrooms are showcases for semi-precious stones, which frame the mirrors and line the countertops. If you do stay here, take a tour to examine the artistry of the place: an exquisite stained-glass masterpiece graces every floor; check out the restaurant, with its bright stained-glass ceiling. And end your tour in the cafe where Joseph Conrad used to seek inspiration and coffee. You may not wish to leave the luxury of this hotel, but when you do, you are steps from Krakow's Main Square, and the many bars, restaurants, museums and churches all packed into the streets of the Old Town.
Services & facilities
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Spa
- Sauna
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- Bar/lounge
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Shop
- Shopping on site
- Gift shops or newsstand
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Cards accepted
- Diners club
- American express
- Mastercard
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Housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
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Luggage storage
- Luggage storage
- Ski storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Non-smoking
- Smoke-free property (fines apply)
- Smoke-free property
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Air Conditioning
- Air-conditioned public areas
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Restaurant/Café
- Coffee shop or café
- Restaurant
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Guest services
- Porter/bellhop
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Express check-in
- 24-hour front desk
- Tour assistance
- Multilingual staff
- Express check-out
- Room service (24 hours)
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Concierge
- Concierge services
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Accessibility
- Elevator/lift attendant
- Elevator/lift
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Family
- Babysitting or childcare
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Pets
- Pets allowed
Description
Location. Located in central Krakow, Grand Hotel is a business-friendly hotel steps from Historical Museum of Krakow, Main Market Square, and Czartoryski Museum. Additional points of interest include Wawel Castle and Town Hall Tower.
Hotel Features. Dining options at Grand Hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Recreational amenities include a sauna. This 5-star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply). This Krakow property has event space consisting of banquet facilities and conference/meeting rooms. For a surcharge, shuttle services include a roundtrip airport shuttle, an area shuttle, and a train station pick-up service. Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and tour assistance are available. Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). Additional property amenities include a library, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. This is a smoke-free property.
Guestrooms. 64 air-conditioned guestrooms at Grand Hotel feature minibars and complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms feature bathtubs with handheld showerheads. They also offer makeup/shaving mirrors, bathrobes, and slippers. Wired high-speed Internet access is complimentary. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer direct-dial phones. LCD televisions have satellite channels. Safes, windows that open, and blackout drapes/curtains are also provided. Guests may request irons/ironing boards, hypo-allergenic bedding, and extra towels/bedding. Housekeeping is available daily.