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Andel's Hotel Kracow
ul. Pawia 3, Krakow 31154, Poland
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Andel's Hotel Kracow

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5 of 5 stars
toptourist 71 contributions
Ipswich, Suffolk
Oct 1, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
8/8 found this review helpful

Just back from a birthday trip to Krakow. We booked this hotel on the strength of having stayed at Andel’s in Prague, and we weren’t disappointed. Everything about our stay was simply great. The transfer from Krakow airport to the hotel is probably the easiest and cheapest that I have had anywhere in the world. Follow the claret and blue signs on the floor of the airport, hop on the bus which takes you to the train – pay your £1:20, hop off the train at Krakow, walk out of the station and Andel’s is right in front of you, or a short walk along the side of the shopping centre, depending on which station exit you use. It truly couldn’t be easier.

Even though we were early, having taken the first ryanair flight out of Stansted, our room was ready which, considering we had been awake since 2.30 am was a real bonus.

Reception was friendly, welcoming and kind. The room was just as others have described, they are a bit on the small side, but so comfortable. A bit more space for clothes would be a bonus – there a v few hangers and no drawers. I kept a load of stuff in my suitcase. The shower is hot and powerful and nice toiletries and a hairdryer are provided. There are tea and coffee making facilities in the room.

The room was also very quiet; you could not hear any noise from outside or within the hotel, so you are practically guaranteed a lie in if you want one.
The location of this hotel is also incredible. Just a quick walk through the underpass, past the bread, shoe and second hand book sellers – (which, incidentally I found fascinating. I was really tempted to buy a copy of Winnie the Pooh in Polish, but what would I have done with it?!!) And hey presto! You are close to the Barbican, a theatre and only a few minutes walk from everything else. The castle is about a brisk 10 minutes walk away, but it didn’t seem far at all.

Also nearby is the traditional local market, really worth a look. (I never knew there were so many kinds of mushrooms in the entire universe)

Breakfast is fine, and lasts till 11 o’clock, which is great if you have a late night, or, like me, are a bit slow to start in the mornings. The buffet has something for everyone, and is kept topped up, so there are no worries about anything running out.

The bar is comfortable to sit in, and I thought the margaritas were more than fine! It is also excellent for peopel watching, as people come up out of the underpass towards the station and teh shopping centre.
Look out for the trendy over sized burnt match sticks at the entrance!

A couple of other things worth mentioning:

Pawel, on reception, organised a days car hire for us. We went up to Ojcow National park. It was well worth it, especially if you like waking or hiking. Beautiful woods and some lovely old buildings to see. Nice to be able to see it under our own steam, rather than on an organised trip. We had a great day seeing the Polish country side.

We tried a few restaurants, including the Orient Ekspres and Paese. Our favourite by far was Farina, lovely ambience and great food. The Crème Brulee was, frankly, every sugar lovers dream.

Buy your vodka in the supermarket in the nearby glitzy shopping centre, but watch out for being charged for excess luggage on the way home! (Speaking from experience, sadly)

If this hotel suits your budget then don’t hesitate – it’s amazing! Here’s to more Andel’s hotels opening across Europe!!

  • Liked — The welcoming staff, the comfy beds, the lovely breakfasts...... the margaritas...
  • Disliked — Rooms a little bit small
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since March 08, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Other
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Andel's Hotel ; a great place to stay

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5 of 5 stars
EnglandSusan 3 contributions
England
Sep 22, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
7/7 found this review helpful

This new, ultra -modern hotel is ideally located for a business trip or for tourists on a city break.It is directly opposite the railway station,and adjacent to the Post Office and the Gallery Crakowska [a big shopping complex].
Less than 2 minutes on foot takes you to the park surounding the Old City .The Old Market Square can be reached within 10minutes.[ It feels safe to walk ,even at night.]
The service at the hotel is very good and the buffett breakfast is excellent.
Oscar's bar provides reasonably priced drinks and snacks.
Great value,last minute deal secured through:gtahotels.com

This hotel is not for those of you looking for traditional ,old Polish ambiance.

  • Liked — Modern facilities [bedrooms]
  • Disliked — Nothing
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2007
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since July 31, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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A great boutique hotel

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5 of 5 stars
centurian100 1 contribution
Anchorage, Alaska
Sep 11, 2007
8/10 found this review helpful

This is my first review on trip advisor. Our family was in love with this hotel, the staff and the location. Hotel opened 4 months ago and is worth every penny of the $200/day. Great service at check in, restaurant, bar and room service. The hotel is very modern, like the "W" hotels in the USA but more bright. The hotel is very close to the train station from where you can catch a shuttle to and from the airport.

The breakfast buffet is nice, if not exceptional. The hotel is across the newly built Galeria Krakowska and next to a large open square. If you like people watching, the hotels out door cafe is the place to hang out. The hotel is 10 minute walk from the main market square.

  • Liked — The decor
  • Disliked — none
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2007
  • Member since September 10, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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Eccellent Staff Very Enjoyable Stay

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5 of 5 stars
andreamerri 6 contributions
West Yorks, UK
Sep 5, 2007
7/7 found this review helpful

Stayed 2 nights in August and found the staff extremely pleasant and helpful. Welcome drink on arrival was a nice touch. Rooms not overbig but very comfortable and everything we needed. The hotel is very convenient for buses, trains and the Old Town. You can take the train from the airport - very cheap and arrive just a few minutes walk from the hotel.

Nice atmosphere at the hotel, light and airy bar and area to sit outside for a drink too. There is also an excellent new shopping centre adjacent to the hotel. We would stay here again, Krakow is well worth a visit, staying at this hotel makes it easy to visit Auschwitz [very moving], salt mines etc without the need for taking organised tours. Cracow-life.com is a handy website for tips.

All in all excellent value for money.

  • Date of stay August 2007
  • Member since September 05, 2007
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If the price is right then book it: you won't get better

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5 of 5 stars
2wrist 5 contributions
Dublin, Ireland
Aug 30, 2007
12/12 found this review helpful

Getting There
Get a free shuttle bus from the airport to the nearby, tiny railway station. We waited only a few minutes for the train which took about 15 minutes to get to the main Krakow Train Station. It cost 6 PLN (1 PLN = 0.27 Euro) and we bought our tickets on the train. Andels Hotel is situated about 100 m from the station on the other side of a newly-developed, pedestrianised and very attractive plaza.

Location
The hotel is a comfortable, pleasant 10-minute walk from Krakow's main square. Right next to the hotel there is a brand new 4 storey shopping centre, Galleria Krakova, with over 250 shops and restaurants, including a supermarket.

Bedroom
The double bed was about 7 feet square. There was a large, flat-screen TV and a Philips DVD player: bring your own DVDs and don’t forget “Schindler’s List”, which was set and filmed in Krakow.
I asked for, and got, a room with shower and bath. All rooms have shower but not all have a bath. Clear glass partitions surround the shower and WC: don’t walk into them.
There was a safe and mini-bar in the bedroom.

Food
Breakfast was a buffet, with a wide and tasty choice of cereals, fruit, cheeses, yogurt, hot and cold meats and several varieties of bread. It was eaten in a ground-floor dining-room overlooking the plaza. There are some tables outside.
We had lunch and dinner in the hotel, too. Here, the food was good but the choice was very limited. There are, however, many good restaurants within 10 minutes walk in the town.

Service
Service was friendly, polite, helpful, professional and efficient.

General
The hotel was brand new and designed and decorated in an attractive, ultra-modern manner. If the price is within your budget then book it: you won’t get better.

  • Date of stay August 2007
  • Member since August 30, 2007
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Address: ul. Pawia 3, Krakow 31154, Poland