Hotel Polski Pod Białym Orłem

Hotel Description

You know what really caught me off guard about Hotel Polski Pod Białym Orłem? The name might sound intimidating if you don’t speak Polish (it means “Polish Hotel Under the White Eagle,” by the way), but this place actually feels like stepping into someone’s incredibly well-appointed family mansion – if that family happened to have impeccable taste and a serious budget. I mean, we’re talking about a proper 5-star property here, and honestly, that 9.1 rating makes perfect sense once you’ve spent a night or two there.

The moment you walk through those doors, there’s this immediate sense that you’re somewhere special. Not in that stuffy, don’t-touch-anything kind of way, but more like… well, imagine if your stylish aunt who travels constantly decided to open a hotel. The lobby has these gorgeous traditional Polish touches – think rich woods and elegant fabrics – but nothing feels museum-like or overdone. The staff actually remembers your name after the first conversation, which is rarer than it should be these days. Check-in was smooth as butter when I was there, though I’d imagine things might get a bit busier during peak season (whenever that is for this area – I visited in what seemed like a quieter month).

What really sets this place apart, though, is how they’ve managed to nail that sweet spot between luxury and comfort. The rooms are spacious without being cavernous, and the beds – honestly, I’m still thinking about that mattress. Everything feels substantial and well-made, from the bathroom fixtures to the way the doors close with that satisfying weight that tells you quality was a priority. The sound insulation is fantastic too, which you’ll appreciate if you’re a light sleeper like me. I hardly heard any street noise, and the hallways stayed quiet even when other guests were moving around. Parking was straightforward enough, though I can’t speak to how that works during busier times. The whole place just has this calm, refined atmosphere that makes you want to slow down and actually enjoy being there, rather than just using it as a place to crash between activities. It’s the kind of hotel that makes you understand why some people become loyal to certain properties – once you experience this level of thoughtful hospitality, everything else starts to feel a bit lacking.

Hotel in Krakow booking should be done early, especially during summer season when the city hosts internationally acclaimed cultural festivals and medieval celebrations.

Rooms

• Single Room with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Double Room with 1 large double bed, or and 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Deluxe Double Room with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Superior Double Room with 1 large double bed, or and 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Suite with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Jim from Australia (10/10)

  Fantastic location together with beautiful old school hotel but with modern facilities was everything we wanted and more

• Susanne from United Kingdom (10/10)

  The property was in a perfect location very close to the main square.
  The buffet breakfast was excellent and the hotel staff were very friendly. The room was perfect for our stay.

• Pål from Norway (9/10)

  Everything!

• Stuart from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Clean hotel, and friendly staff, great location.

• Jackie from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Fabulous

• Adam from Israel (10/10)

  The staff were so nice they made us feel like home!
  The location is just great!
  Everything was clean… the bed was super comfortable😍.
  Everything was just great I highly recommend this hotel for your trip to krakow you won't regret it!

• Lee from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Located very close to shops main square and only 20 mins from Airport, Breakfast was really good and a vast selection, excellent quality, the room was beyond our expectation, large and spacious and traditional Polish I would say which is what we chose.

• Liz from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Location, staff, cleanliness.

• Anna from United States (10/10)

  Gorgeous room for an amazing price. Comfortable and clean with amazing aesthetic decor. Helpful staff and good food at the restaurant. Photos don’t do the rooms justice. Would come back.

• Grace from United States (10/10)

  Beautiful historic hotel in a great location! Easy to walk to all of the main sites, and just around the corner from the park. Comfortable beds and spacious rooms. They remembered that we were visiting for our anniversary and made it very special for us. Thank you for a great stay!

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