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Hotel Bristol

Krakowskie Przedmieście 42/44

From PLN 800

If there’s one hotel that everyone in Warsaw knows, it’s the Bristol. Ever since welcoming Emilia Finot – their first guest – back in 1901, the Bristol has set benchmark after benchmark. Hosting a long roll-call of stars and leaders ever since, those that have crossed the threshold include McCartney, Picasso, JFK, Loren, Gates and Thatcher. Following in their footsteps, you understand what the fuss is about. A gilded masterpiece, the Paderewski Suite remains much like it was when Ignacy Paderewski helped give birth to Polish democracy in this hotel. Lovingly refreshed in recent times, pay attention to the Gatsby-style Column Bar or drink world-class cocktails from the sublime Lane’s Gin Bar. Perfectly positioned for a chilly walk around Old Town, check also for their regular deals – for instance, February’s romance package that factors in such perks as champagne breakfast and late checkout.