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Grand Hotel vs Polonia Hotel

Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Grand Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Polonia Hotel. Grand Hotel comes in at 91 with endorsements from 7 sources such as Lonely Planet, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.

Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel
8 / 10
Ul. Stawkowska 5/7, Krakow 31-014, Poland
From $69 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Without question this hotel around the corner from Kraków's main square is the most elegant address for visitors to the city and the one most accessible to the major sights." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Grand Hotel: the name evokes elegance, eminence and, well, grandeur, all of which are embodied in this historic institution." Full review
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Take a tour to examine the artistry of the place: an exquisite stained-glass masterpiece graces every floor.
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"For almost 150 years the Grand has been welcoming guests through its doors and every one of them has admired the stucco exterior."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Classic facade masks a columned lobby with polished parquet floor and grand staircase, and rooms filled with gold leaf and stained glass."
Star Service Star Service
"Under private management, this smart little palace has a belle epoque look, with ornate architectural detail, high vaulted ceilings, thick walls, and marble floors with red carpeting." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Restored in the early 1990s, it boasts a suitably grand lobby dominated by a sweeping staircase. Three eateries, an inviting bar, and a series of event spaces add another layer of luster." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Grand in terms of history and appearance, this venerable establishment was converted from the Czartoryski Palace into the most luxurious hotel in the region." Full review
Polonia Hotel
Polonia Hotel
7 / 10
Ulica Basztowa 25, Krakow 31-156 , Poland
From $35 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Polonia occupies a grand old building near the train station. Though many rooms overlook the noisy main road, they are light and modern." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"One of the most outstanding buildings in Cracow: the balconies are works of art, every one an Art Nouveau gem."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The rooms are a mixed bag of modernized and vintage, though none are tatty and the location on the edge of the Old Town can’t be beat." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The rooms are a mixed bag of modernized and vintage, though none are tatty and the location on the edge of the Old Town can’t be beat." Full review