WHERE TO STAY IN POLAND 221SOPOT Villa Sedan h 0
ul. Pulaskiego 18/20, 81762 Tel (058) 555 0980 Fax (058) 551 0617 Rooms 21
In the heart of Sopot, Villa Sedan has the atmosphere of a boutique pension and is very good value. Housed in
a rambling building, its rooms have a personal touch, with wrought-iron beds and wooden floors. The loft suite
makes for a particularly memorable stay. http://www.sedan.pl
SOPOT Haffner h 0 S ÷ z
ul. Haffnera 59, 81715 Tel (058) 550 9999 Fax (058) 550 9800 Rooms 106
Located by the beach, this modern structure houses some of the finest guestrooms in Sopot. Decorated in crisp,
modern style, their suites boast two telephone lines, dressing gowns and plush lounge areas with padded leather
sofas. Other features include a state-of-the-art spa and swimming pool. http://www.hotelhaffner.pl
SOPOT Villa Baltica h 0 ÷ z
ul. Emilii Plater 1, 81777 Tel (058) 555 2800 Fax (058) 555 2801 Rooms 33
This former orphanage now boasts chic cream-coloured rooms (some with views of the sea) and sparkling bath-
rooms. The restaurant, in a hexagonal dining room attached to the hotel, is in a class of its own. The downstairs
spa offers a full range of luxury beauty treatments. http://www.villabaltica.com
SOPOT Sofitel Grand h 0 ÷
ul. Powstanców Warszawy 12/14, 81718 Tel (058) 520 6000 Fax (058) 520 6099 Rooms 127
The Grand is positioned right on the seashore, with Sopot’s 19th-century pier to one side. The hotel’s recent
acquisition by the Sofitel group has seen it fully renovated, with rooms decorated in a splendid Art Deco style
to evoke the interwar years, when Sopot was known as a millionaires’ playground. http://www.orbis.pl
TORUŃ Mercure-Helios h 0
ul. Kraszewskiego 1/3, 87100 Tel (056) 619 6550 Fax (056) 622 1964 Rooms 110
Originally built in the 1960s, the Mercure-Helios is undergoing a timely revamp, ridding itself of its reputation
as a hotel stuck in a Communist-era time warp. Though still unlikely to win awards for charm, it does meet all the
criteria for a pleasant stay. http://www.orbis.pl
WROCŁAW Bugatti h 0
ul. Kosmonautów 328, 54041 Tel (071) 349 3523 Fax (071) 349 1426 Rooms 20
Located on the city limits, this 100-year-old villa is ideal for visitors who prefer to stay removed from the bustle
of the city. Interiors are grand, especially the dining hall with its magnificent chandeliers. Rooms are brightly painted
but still relaxing. There is a golf course nearby. http://www.hotelbugatti.pl
WROCŁAW Dwór Polski h 0
ul. Kiełbaśnicza 2, 50108 Tel (071) 372 3415 Fax (071) 372 5829 Rooms 28
This historic hotel in the centre has numerous legends attached to it; apparently, Poland’s King Sigismund once
held covert meetings here with his future wife. Gloomy corridors lead to decent rooms, many of which have
been spruced up, though the hotel has been eclipsed by more modern rivals. http://www.dworpolski.Wrocław.pl
WROCŁAW Patio h 0
ul. Kiełbaśnicza 24, 50110 Tel (071) 375 0400 Fax (071) 343 9149 Rooms 50
This small, modern hotel with a historic façade offers decent mid-range rooms grouped around a covered atrium
that doubles as a shopping centre. Rooms have high-speed Internet access and are decorated with creamy walls
and the occasional artificial plant; some have original exposed brickwork. http://www.hotelpatio.pl
WROCŁAW Art Hotel h 0 ÷ z
ul. Kiełbaśnicza 20, 50110 Tel (071) 787 7100 Fax (071) 342 3929 Rooms 80
A Neo-Gothic façade hides a modern hotel with luxury trimmings and rooms geared towards both business and
pleasure. Situated on one of Wrocław’s most engaging streets, the Art Hotel is the closest the city comes to a
boutique hotel, while the Wraclawia restaurant, in the vaulted cellars, offers a classy menu. http://www.arthotel.pl
WROCŁAW Park Plaza h 0 ÷ z
ul. Drobnera 11/13, 50257 Tel (071) 320 8400 Fax (071) 320 8459 Rooms 177
A large hotel on the banks of the Odra river, the Park Plaza has rooms overlooking Wrocław’s grand Old Town.
The modern rooms serve their purpose but are short on character; however, the hotel’s popularity with the
business community means that excellent discounts can be found at weekends. http://www.parkplaza.pl
WROCŁAW Qubus Hotel h 0 S ÷ z
ul. św Marii Magdaleny 2, 50103 Tel (071) 797 9800 Fax (071) 341 0920 Rooms 83
This luxurious hotel stands in the shadow of the St Mary Magdalene’s Church. Rooms feature all the modern
amenities that one would expect at this level; the Presidential Suite is one of the finest splurges in town. The hotel’s
restaurant serves both Polish and European dishes. http://www.qubushotel.com
WROCŁAW Radisson BLU h 0 ÷ z
ul. Purkyniego 10, 50156 Tel (071) 375 0000 Fax (071) 375 0010 Rooms 162
Located near Dominikanski Square, the Radisson is surrounded by a park and has brilliant views of the Odra river.
Rooms have a chic, modern edge, and the restaurant stands out as a top dining experience. Wrocław’s biggest
tourist attraction, the monumental painting known as the Panorama of Racławice, is closeby. http://www.radissonblu.com
Key to Price Guide see p218 Key to Symbols see back cover flap