ul. Pawia 3, Krakow, Poland | (888) 273-7116
Upscale hotel with chic decor and a modern-art vibe
About a 10-minute walk to Main Market Square and other hot spots
Modern rooms with stylish decor, chic bathrooms, minibars, and free Wi-Fi
Attractive on-site restaurant and bar with seasonal menus
On-site sauna and spa
Small fitness center
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Breakfast not included in all room rates
Fitness center is limited, with only a few cardio machines
Other hotels closer to Main Market Square
Located in central Krakow, about a 10-minute walk from Main Market Square, the upscale, 159-room Vienna House Andel's Cracow offers stylish decor with chic, clean lines and a modern-art vibe. Set on a city square flanked by a shopping mall and the train station, the hotel is a good choice for both tourists and business travelers. Rooms are stylish and modern, with dark-wood furniture and red-and-orange accents. All rooms include minibars, work desks, flat-screen TVs with international channels, and free Wi-Fi. The dark-gray and red-accented bar and restaurant are sleek, and the hotel also has a spa, sauna, and small fitness center. Guests seeking a location closer to the Main Market Square might want to check out the Venetian House Aparthotel, an upscale hotel with apartment-style rooms that's a minute’s walk from the square.
Scene
Chic style with clean lines and a modern-art vibe
Located in a boxy concrete building on a city square right across from Krakow’s main train station, Vienna House Andel's Cracow announces its style immediately. With chic, clean lines and a modern-art vibe, the hotel is predominated by fresh white walls, bright lights, and red accents. The white lobby has inset lighting, and its white-tile floors show off rich, black leather couches and red-accented ottomans. Abstract art adorns the walls. Andel's is known for promoting the arts, and it's decorated with new artwork throughout the year, and the property hosts art and photo exhibitions to showcase the work of both new and experienced artists. Five well-equipped meeting rooms for conferences, and the hotel’s proximity to local sights, make Andel's popular with business travelers, vacationing couples, and families.
Location
About a 10-minute walk to Rynek Glowny, St. Mary’s Basilica, and Wawel Royal Castle
Situated about a 10-minute walk from the heart of Krakow, Andel's faces a main road on one side and a small city square on the other. The hotel shares the square with the Galeria Krakowska shopping mall and the Krakow Glowny train station, a main transport hub. From the hotel, it’s about a 10-minute walk to some of Krakow’s most popular tourist attractions, such as Main Market Square (Rynek Glowny), St. Mary’s Basilica, and Wawel Royal Castle. The hotel is a 30 minute drive to Cracow’s Balice Airport.- Two-minute walk to Galeria Krakowska (mall)
Rooms
Modern rooms with stylish decor, chic bathrooms, minibars, AC, and free Wi-Fi
Like the common areas, guest room decor is chic and modern. While rooms vary in size, the decor is similar, with white, purple-gray, and dark-brown wood walls. Bright orange accents contrast with crisp, white bed linens, while dark-wood furniture (all new as of 2014) features leathery red detailing. Even the smallest rooms include work desks and chairs, and sitting areas with eclectic modern furniture. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer beautiful city views, especially for those staying in higher-floor rooms that face the square. All rooms are air-conditioned, and come with minibars, coffee and tea facilities, flat-screen TVs with international channels and DVD players, free water, safes, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are chic and roomy, fully tiled in beige and black, some accented with purple strip lighting bright vanities with orange backdrops, and include hairdryers and toiletries. Bathrooms include vessel sinks and wet-room style showers, which sometimes share floor space with toilets. Some bathrooms have small bathtubs, separate from the showers.
Features
On-site dining and spa facilities, plus business and wedding venues
The on-site Delight Restaurant and Oscar’s Bar are the hotel’s most stylish gathering spots. The restaurant has rich black-and-red accents and such modern design details as curved walls and a circular recessed ceiling. It serves a seasonal menu of Polish dishes. Outdoor seating is available in warm weather. Oscar’s Bar is similarly stylish, with moody bar lighting and armchairs with velvety striped cushions. A breakfast buffet is available with hot and cold foods, and while some packages do include it, breakfast is not part of the standard room rate.The hotel has five conference rooms that can fit up to 320 people and are equipped with multimedia technology, and can be broken out to accommodate groups of different sizes. There's also a banquet hall that can fit up to 150 people, and a banquet manager to help with weddings. An on-site spa and sauna includes a massage studio, relaxation area, Finnish sauna, exquisite bright-green tiled showers, and a changing area/locker room. The fitness area is located in a tasteful but small, windowless room, and has only offers a few cardio machines. The hotel provides a free check-in drink, free daily newspapers in the common areas, turndown service, and free overnight shoe shines. Kids’ menus, cribs, and extra beds are also available. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.