This is a small hotel (35 rooms) in the Jewish Quarter in Krakow with lots going on round about, and within easy reach of the Old Town and Main Square.
We booked 4 single rooms which were all completely different - the hotel was very quaint and charming. My room was on the top floor (5th) with good views, and was quiet being at the back of the hotel. I actually had two single beds. There was a hairdryer, slippers and mineral water provided (daily), and there was a fridge which very efficient and included an ice compartment.
I had read in advance of the strange bedding provided -large square pillow, and sheets which do not fit the bed. The duvet was thick but on the small side. I had experienced strange bedding in Eastern Europe before so was prepared. Bed was actually veru comfortable.
The ensuite was very nice (looked pretty new) with a powerful shower and a good range of complimentary toiletries. Towels are very hard - I had read about this in advance and taken one of my own!
The other rooms I booked were also singles - one had 2 beds, and the other two were true single rooms, but all were quite spacious. Two had balconies - one room at the front and one at the back. The other room didn’t have a window, but a sort of enclosed balcony with a skylight. All were warm and clean.
The breakfast was fine with the exception of the coffee which was rather weak. A selection of bread and rolls, cheese, ham, yogurt, fruit salad, two different types of juice, lots of different teas, sausages and pain au chocolat. Breakfast was available from 7 - 11am.
There was a large fridge in reception which sold juice, wine and spirits and there was a very reasonable room service menu.
Only small niggle for me was that there was no volume on the TV: it did have CNN though!
Staff were lovely - very helpful and pleasant. They preferred you to leave your key on going out, and show your room card on return to get it back. No safe in room, but available at reception, as was a baggage room.
Very good location - lots of bars and restaurants in the vicinity and little shops for essentials like coke for the vodka!
All in all this hotel was excellent value for money and I will definitely stay here on my next visit to Krakow, which I hope will not be too far in the future!
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