ul. Chmielna 13A, 00-021 Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland | (618) 248-8274
Strategic location in the city center, close to top attractions
Attractive contemporary accommodations with dining areas and well-equipped kitchenettes
Spacious choices range from studios to two-bedroom suites
Popular on-site Italian restaurant with wood-fired pizza oven
Self-service laundry facilities, handy for extended stays
Airport shuttle and underground parking available at extra charge
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Sleeping areas are typically curtained off rather than walled off
No business center or fitness facilities
Buffet breakfast not included in rate
Part of the Mamaison family (a small Central and Eastern European brand), this upper-middle-range property in the heart of Warsaw combines the comforts and conveniences of an apartment-style hotel with the fresh decor of a boutique one. Residence Diana scores high marks for having a quiet courtyard setting and 46 spacious accommodations that come complete with well-equipped kitchenettes. Unlike many apartment-style hotel, this property does have a handful on-site features, including an Italian restaurant that turns out wood-fired pizzas. However, Mamaison’s Le Regina Warsaw, a sister hotel, occupies a grander building closer to the Old Town and boasts features this place lacks -- most notably a wellness center with an indoor pool and workout room. Not surprisingly, though, it has higher rates and the absence of cooking facilities makes it less appealing to travelers with an independent streak.
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Scene
Tranquil retreat ideal for travelers who want home-like comforts on extended stays
Mere minutes from bustling Nowy Świat, Residence Diana is tucked between streets and entered via a cobbled courtyard. Although originally built in the 1800's, the imposing building’s reincarnation as a modern hotel is evident as soon as you enter the sprawling lobby with its vibrantly colored accent walls and brightly upholstered couches. A long, clean-lined reception desk with a dark wood backdrop adds another contemporary note. (A little computer station for guests sits right beside it.) Multiple conversational clusters invite lingering, but the business and leisure travelers who book in here will also find plenty of room for that upstairs in their private quarters. Because of the space and convenience these provide, many come for extended stays.
Location
In a courtyard near Nowy Świat, with on-foot access to many popular attractions
The city-center location -- in Diana Passage, just off Chmielna Street -- is arguably this hotel’s greatest asset, at least as far as sightseers are concerned. Housed in a lovely 19th-century building, its cobbled courtyard ensures a quiet setting; however, Warsaw's major sights are conveniently close by. Nowy Świat, part of the Royal Route and home to the Polish capital’s’ premiere dining and shopping options, is only a four-minute walk away; top attractions (like the Fryderyk Chopin Museum, the Palace of Culture and Science, and the National Museum) can also be reached easily on foot. Guests can even walk to Old Town, Lazienki Park (the city’s largest) and the Royal Castle in under 25 minutes, though using the efficient public transport system takes about half that time. Note that the airport can be accessed via public transport, too: alternately, guests can take advantage of a hotel shuttle service, which is available for a fee. - Four-minute walk to Nowy Świat
Rooms
Spacious accommodations with kitchenettes and fresh, contemporary decor
Although it's housed in an historic building, there is nothing traditional about the decor at the Residence Diana. On the contrary, it has a crisp contemporary feel with pops of color that brighten an otherwise neutral palette. The resulting style is perhaps best described as “21st-century boutique.” Its ample studios and one- or two-bedroom suites range in size from 484 to 1,098 square feet. Configurations vary, but all have areas for sleeping, dining, sitting, and working (a few also have balconies, which can be requested at the time of booking). All, moreover, have above-average kitchenettes with a stove-top, microwave, mini-fridge and coffeemaker, as well as a solid supply of cookware, dishes, and utensils. The bathrooms -- most with a shower/tub combo, others with a whirlpool bath and separate shower stall -- are big across the board and have a pebbled beach-y look; the hairdryers and towel warmers they contain are welcome extras. Other in-room perks include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs with cable, DVD players and sound systems, plus free Wi-Fi. Such amenities (together with the hotel's handy self-serve laundry facilities) will make any guest feel right at home… assuming their home has daily housekeeping service.
Features
A well-regarded Italian restaurant tops the list of features.
The kitchenettes here are well kitted-out so guests may be inspired to do their own cooking, but it is worth noting that the airy downstairs restaurant -- Mąka i Woda (Flour and Water) -- ranks among Warsaw’s best Italian eateries. Specializing in authentic, wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, it also serves handmade pasta, antipasti, and salads plus a smattering of local specialties. Room service is available for those who want to order something up, and a buffet breakfast is offered each morning for an extra charge. In addition to its restaurant, Residence Diana features a pair of small meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff and concierge services, an airport shuttle and underground parking garage (fees apply), free laundry facilities, a free computer station in the lobby, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Free cribs or for-a-fee rollaway cots are available for families, and babysitting can be provided at extra cost.
