The lower-middle-range Castle Inn is a playful property situated in a prime spot directly on Castle Square in the heart of Warsaw's Old Town. Its 22 rooms are uniquely decorated based on different themes that center around artists, locations, eras, or books. Entry-level rooms can be a bit of a squeeze, though, and they have limited amenities -- electric kettles and mini-fridges aren't standard. Also, Wi-Fi doesn't always work on the third floor, and there's no AC. The hotel offers a daily breakfast buffet in the lounge, but it costs an extra fee. There are few other additional features, though, and the hotel doesn't have an elevator. Travelers looking for a few more amenities could consider the MDM Hotel, but it's location south of the city center isn't as desirable for tourists.
The lower-middle-range Castle Inn is a playful property situated in a prime spot directly on Castle Square in the heart of Warsaw's Old Town. Its 22 rooms are uniquely decorated based on different themes that center around artists, locations, eras, or books. Entry-level rooms can be a bit of a squeeze, though, and they have limited amenities -- electric kettles and mini-fridges aren't standard. Also, Wi-Fi doesn't always work on the third floor, and there's no AC. The hotel offers a daily breakfast buffet in the lounge, but it costs an extra fee. There are few other additional features, though, and the hotel doesn't have an elevator. Travelers looking for a few more amenities could consider the MDM Hotel, but it's location south of the city center isn't as desirable for tourists.
Opened at the edge of the Central Business District in 2003, the four-pearl Rialto -- Warsaw’s original boutique hotel -- is a veritable shrine to early 20th-century design. Occupying a meticulously-renovated apartment building from that same era, the property reveals attention to detail in everything from the leaded-glass of its Art Deco entry to its 44 individually decorated guest rooms. Antique furnishings are supplemented by clever reproductions (note the Bakelite light switches) and balanced by modern-day amenities like LCD TVs, Nespresso machines and free Wi-Fi. The Rialto’s size and distinctive ambiance make it a welcome respite from Warsaw’s big brand-name hotels. That said, its relentless theme will not suit all tastes. For an equally intimate but decidedly more modern alternative, try the hip H15 Boutique Hotel: an upscale spot that is about five minutes away on foot.
Opened at the edge of the Central Business District in 2003, the four-pearl Rialto -- Warsaw’s original boutique hotel -- is a veritable shrine to early 20th-century design. Occupying a meticulously-renovated apartment building from that same era, the property reveals attention to detail in everything from the leaded-glass of its Art Deco entry to its 44 individually decorated guest rooms. Antique furnishings are supplemented by clever reproductions (note the Bakelite light switches) and balanced by modern-day amenities like LCD TVs, Nespresso machines and free Wi-Fi. The Rialto’s size and distinctive ambiance make it a welcome respite from Warsaw’s big brand-name hotels. That said, its relentless theme will not suit all tastes. For an equally intimate but decidedly more modern alternative, try the hip H15 Boutique Hotel: an upscale spot that is about five minutes away on foot.
