Radisson Blu Hotel Gdansk

Situated in a refurbished Old Town tenement house, the Radisson Blu Hotel Gdansk has a charming, tiered facade with elegant painted detailing that blends in perfectly with the surrounding historic architecture. The entrance is at the back of the hotel, where an exterior archway leads to a courtyard with an elegant greenhouse-style glass structure that spills into the lobby. This beautiful entryway features white arches and columns finished with curved arms and globe lights. Brown leather couches sit off to the side, while a black-and-white tiled floor ends near a small black marble stairway. The chic bar, restaurant, and lounge areas have natural wood floors, brown tufted-leather bench seating, and cream-colored upholstered dining chairs that pair well with dark-wood tables and accents. Neutral yet chic and sophisticated, this luxury hotel is ideally located for tourists, including families traveling with children, though it has amenities for business guests, too.

This Radisson Blu Hotel has a great location in Old Town Gdansk, right along the city's most popular road -- the pedestrian-only Long Market (Dlugi Targ) -- and it's just a half block (a one-minute walk) from the Motlawa River. Most of Gdansk's tourist attractions are within easy walking distance, as are plenty of shops and restaurants. The hotel can arrange for transportation and has rental bikes on-site. 

• One-minute walk to Motlawa River
• One-minute walk to Neptune Fountain
• Three-minute walk to Mariacka Street
• Four-minute walk to St. Mary's Basilica
• Eight-minute walk to Central Maritime Museum
• Eight-minute walk to Gdańsk Shakespeare Theater
• 20-minute walk to European Solidarity Center
• 20-minute drive to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (without traffic)

Guest rooms range from the entry-level Single Economy Rooms to Standard Rooms, and there are spacious suites for up to four guests with separate living and sleeping areas. Decor is chic and contemporary, with a subdued, neutral color palette. Tan-and-beige wall-to-wall carpeting meets cream-colored walls, while dark-wood furniture and a matching accent walls behind the beds provide rich contrast. Cream-colored upholstered armchairs sit side-by-side next to small glass tables. Amenities include individually controlled air-conditioning, laptop-sized safes, irons and ironing boards, flat-screen TVs, minibars, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Higher-category rooms have additional amenities, namely Nespresso coffeemakers, bathrobes, and slippers. Most rooms also include desks and have small sitting areas. Units facing the main road have better views, but may get more noise with the windows opened. 

Bathrooms are modern and tiled in beige, with stylish faux-wood tiling and heated floors. Most have shower/tub combos and all come with hairdryers, scales, and free individual toiletries. Curling irons, hair straighteners, and diffusers are available upon request. 

The Radisson Blu Hotel Gdansk doesn't offer every expected feature for a luxury hotel, but the ones it does offer are appropriately top-shelf. The hotel has a stylish fine-dining restaurant -- Brasserie Verres en Vers -- which serves decent Polish and international dishes. Outdoor seating is available. There's also a daily breakfast buffet with made-to-order eggs or a grab-and-go option, but it's not included in all room rates. The stylish on-site bar and lounge has a sophisticated-pub ambiance and serves drinks as well as pub fare such as hamburgers. Room service is available 24 hours.

Fitness and wellness amenities include pleasant relaxation areas, a sauna, a steam room and a small but nice gym with modern cardio equipment and free weights. There's no spa, but massage treatments are offered. The hotel also has event and meeting space, including a banquet room that can host up to 220 people, and AV equipment is available. A small but pleasant business center includes work areas and a computer and printer for guest use. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. For families, there's a small play area with toys for toddlers.

The hotel offers 24-hour concierge service and can arrange for transportation, reservations, tickets, and three-hour express laundry service. Bicycles can be rented from the hotel. Underground parking is available on-site, but it costs an extra fee. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and pets are welcome for a fee.