10 Best Hotels in Warsaw, Poland

Following decades of faded glory—and a two-year-long complete restoration—this grand dame reopened in 2005 in a condition that is once again worthy of its name. When this hotel opened in 1913, it was the best address in Warsaw. Corner and front rooms have what is, perhaps, the coolest view in town: the socialist realist Palace of Culture and Science, which is right across the street. The rooms are spacious, although they differ in size and layout, with modern, muted decor and comfortable amenities. The breakfast is an adventure in itself, a full splash featuring caviar and champagne or vodka (yes, we mean breakfast); it is served in the elegant space with the windows to the street, allowing you to watch the morning life of the capital.

Soft jazz plays in the lobby of this boutique hotel, which is completely in tune with its wonderfully consistent and tasteful art deco design, the work of architect Michał Borowski. Original period furniture was hunted down in antique fairs all over Europe, then lovingly restored by Polish artisans and supplemented with quality copies: a Charles Rennie Mackintosh lamp here, a Tamara de Lempicka painting there. While rooms are a bit on a small side because of the historical building's architectural quirks, their style is large enough that you won't mind. Each room is different, from cool, classy suite No. 65 (with slanted ceilings) to warm, wild African single No. 29.

One of Warsaw's tallest buildings is also one of its most prominent modern landmarks. The hotel's pride and joy—justly so—is a brilliant swimming pool on the 44th floor, which shares space with the Riverview Wellness Center. Guest rooms are spacious and comfortably furnished, while amenities include tea/coffeemakers. The views from upper floors are spectacular. Residential suites offer ultramodern trimmings for long-term guests (75 long-term apartments for zł 4,000–zł 12,000 per month).

This boutique, luxury establishment is an oasis within the busy capital. With a superb location at the north end of the Old Town, the hotel is a remodeled 18th-century palace that's rich in history, including a stint as the quarters of the U.S. Embassy in the 1950s. Rooms are spacious and serene, but the nicest suites are the "deluxe" category, which include private gardens or terraces; the fun and fashionable, black-and-white penthouse suite (number 303) is stunning. Nice touches include complimentary Internet access—uncommon in this class of hotel—and an umbrella in every closet. However, the sun always shines in Le Regina.

Designed—and later franchised—by Holiday Inn, this gleaming six-story complex opposite Warsaw's Central Station became a Mercure hotel in 2017. It avoids some of the standard chain-hotel impersonality. It's softly carpeted and furnished throughout in shades of gray and blue. A tree-filled, steel-and-glass conservatory fronts the building up to the third floor. The generously proportioned guest rooms have projecting bay windows that overlook the very center of the city.

You won't have to worry about getting a good night's sleep if you stay at this Novotel, as it is some distance away from the hustle and bustle of the city center. However, this is far from an ideal location if you are coming to Warsaw to see the sights. If your flight out is early in the morning, though, this is a perfect location for your last night: it's only five minutes from the airport (fortunately, not under any flight paths), and it's right across the road from a major area of gardens and parks. Though removed from the heart of the city, the hotel is on the main bus routes; Bus 175 will take you downtown in 15 minutes. The atmosphere is friendly, and the rooms are light, clean, and comfortable.

Halfway down the Royal Route from the Old Town, this curved six-story building overlooks plac Trzech Krzyży, while behind it lie the parks that run along the Vistula embankment. Room interiors are bright, and rooms are generously sized; the well-trained staff succeeds in making the Sheraton one of the friendliest of the big business-oriented hotels in Warsaw, one reason why it's also popular among leisure travelers.

Located in the high-rise Lim Center opposite Central Station, the Marriott currently has some of the city's best accommodations, particularly for the price. It's a classy hotel with a well-trained and helpful staff, of whom nearly everyone speaks some English. The views from every room—of central Warsaw and far beyond—are spectacular on a clear day. The Parmizzano restaurant on the second floor promises "the taste of Italy in Poland".

The pleasant, contemporary form of the Westin fits in well with the context of aleja Jana Pawła II, one of the most interesting streets in Warsaw in terms of new architecture. The elevators are fitted within the glass tower, so that you can admire the view while you ride up and down. The lobby, which has a spiral staircase, feels cozy for a big hotel, and you may notice echoes of Mies van de Rohe in the Fusion restaurant, which is famous for its Sunday brunch that even Varsovians often book in advance. Inside the comfortable rooms, Westin's trademark "Heavenly Bed" is not an empty promise.