Balthazar Design Hotel
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#28 of 304 Hotels in Krakow
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Grodzka, 63, Krakow 31-001 Poland
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The Balthazar Design Hotel is located at ul. Grodzka at the foot of the Wawel Castle. It is opposite the church of St. Marcin and near the baroque church of St. Peter and Paul, in a beautifully restored tenement house from the 19th century. This hotel has no equal equivalent in its category. The charmingly designed and equipped interiors with attention to detail bring to mind New York or London boutique hotels, in which the eclecticism of design, the very best materials, a palette of colours and tasteful details create an atmosphere of particular chic and luxury. A unique feast for the eyes. The hotel is located on the Royal Route, next to the Wawel Hill, a few hundred meters from the Main Market Square.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Hiking
Babysitting
Children's television networks
Airport transportation
Secured parking
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Bicycle tours
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Car hire
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Makeup services
Manicure
Massage
Massage chair
Neck massage
Pedicure
Baggage storage
Concierge
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
ATM on site
Doorperson
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Sofa bed
Bath / shower
Interconnected rooms available
Room service
Safe
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
On-demand movies
Radio
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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English, Polish
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Grade: 100 out of 100
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Grodzka, 63, Krakow 31-001 Poland
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Amazing boutique hotel. Perfect in everything.... right near the main Square, a unique design, just beautiful.... the staff is amazing, always ready to help you.... the breakfast is one of the best we had.... With any doubt we recommend
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Traveled with friends
3 Helpful votes
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Response from Aleksandra Skwara, Dyrektor generalny at Balthazar Design Hotel
Responded Oct 28, 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing Balthazar Design Hotel for your recent stay in Kraków. We are delight to see such an amazing review from you. We are happy to read that you enjoyed the time you spend with us :) We hope that we will be able to welcome you again to create new extraordinary memories! Best regards, Aleksandra Skwara Hotel Manager
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CocoNorthernIreland wrote a review Oct 2020
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom143 contributions104 helpful votes
From the moment I booked through to departure this hotel continued to wow me! The hotel arranged for a very professional pick up at the airport where the driver walked us right to the door. Even with it being a pedestrian street he want to make sure we got there. We checked into a beautiful room, spotlessly clean with welcome drinks and Fantastic amenities which included a great coffee machine. The hotel assisted us with restaurant bookings, we decided as things where so good at the hotel we would try all the affiliates, Mama Mia, The Spagetti, Bianca, Wiesel and the beautiful restaurant at our hotel, each and everyone of them displayed the same superb levels of service. The hotel helped book our trips and arranged transportation which again was an exceptional standard. The food in the fine dining restaurant was absolutely epic! Whoever is the manager of this fine group needs an honorary medal for the epic levels of staff training and service we received! The best way to describe this fantastic team is “no is never their first response” this is the epitome of seven star 🌟 service! Well done guys see you soon I hope!…
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Traveled with friends
3 Helpful votes
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Response from Aleksandra Skwara, Dyrektor generalny at Balthazar Design Hotel
Responded Oct 21, 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience with other travellers. Our Guests are our priority and we constantly strive to exceed their expectations. We really appreciate your nice comments. As a team Main Square Hospitality Group, we do our best to make our Guests feel special. We hope that nice memories from your visit to Krakow will remain with you for a long time. Looking forward to welcoming you again at Balthazar Design Hotel. Best regards, Aleksandra Skwara Hotel Manager
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This hotel is fantastic. The rooms are spacious. have lots of character, and very clean. All the staff are lovely and friendly, in particular, Hector, who looked after our room daily. We would love to return and miss it already. We also must mention the restaurant, which is also amazing
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Aleksandra Skwara, Dyrektor generalny at Balthazar Design Hotel
Responded Oct 5, 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us such a brilliant review. We truly appreciate your great comments, and I hope to have the chance to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, Aleksandra Skwara Hotel Manager
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The rooms have real character. There are individual paintings in each room - some distinctly bizarre. The service is good. A receptionist always seems to be available and helpful. The location is good - between the top sights of Wawel Castle and the main square. The only reason I don't give it five stars is the lack of a good long view. The receptionist tried to get the best one she could but we had to look sideways to see it. The breakfast is a little eccentric and rather expensive so we gave it up after the first morning.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Room Tip: Ask for a view of Wawel Castle. Only a few rooms have this.
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Response from Aleksandra Skwara, Dyrektor generalny at Balthazar Design Hotel
Responded Oct 5, 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience with other travellers. Our Guests are our priority and we constantly strive to exceed their expectations. Looking forward to welcoming you again at Balthazar Design Hotel. Best regards, Aleksandra Skwara Hotel Manager
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With all the lockdown restrictions in force for most of EU travelling. I cancelled my original trip to Spain with friends and decided I would go to Poland on a solo travel. Always wanted to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Salt mines. So had a good scour through the local hotels in Kraków and found this absolute gem. Essentially the hotel is what my title describes. For a solo traveller or couples , this hotel is perfect. LOCATION : It’s enough of a distance away from the main square that you don’t have any of the main centre noise. Yet it’s literally 5 minutes on the dot to walk there. Even then you aren’t in the middle of nowhere. As soon as you walk out the main entrance there’s a beautiful historic church right in front of you. 20 seconds further up there’s either a woman signing operatic pieces or a man on the violin. So accompanying your stroll to centre are some lovely sights and traditional buskers. PRICE: This hotel is on the upper end of the price range , but you’re paying for 5star quality so I can’t complain to much. Overall 4 nights stay without breakfast was £460. You can find cheaper throughout Kraków but it’s all preference really. HYGIENE: This is genuinely the cleanest hotel I’ve ever stayed in. You expect this quality anyway but given Covid-19 it was reassuring to come back every afternoon to find my room completely clean, tidy , fresh towels and as pictured online. Looked a new untouched room each time I came back. STAFF: Honestly as a solo traveller you can sometimes feel isolated. So it was a very lovely experience each time I returned from my day or night excursions to find a member of staff stopping and engaging in a conversation to how I was, how my day had been, along with offering advice on other activities you could do. But this wasn’t forced, all staff were genuinely engaging and wanted to know about your day. Just very relaxed and this is honestly one of the main reasons I’ll be returning because I just felt completely at ease and looked after here. RESTAURANT: If you fancy a burger and chips seek another restaurant for the evening. The restaurant at the Balthazar is a gastronomy restaurant of sorts. Very posh , very much an experience instead of a “stuff your face”. Wonderful if you want to be wined and dined and I must say very affordable. I was expecting an £80 bill on my lap. I had 4 servings with 2 beers including starter , Main and desert. All came to £28! Can’t complain there. CRITICISMS: My only gripes about the entire stay at the hotel was there was no bar to accompany to the restaurant. Sometimes I like to get ready on a night out and a have a quick beer before leaving the hotel. As beautiful as the restaurant is , would have been nice to see a bar to have a quick drink before heading out. Secondly if you stay in a room overlooking the public walking area be aware of any loud characters that may be using the way to walk home. Only had one issue with waking up and it was a Saturday night so can’t complain too much. If you’re easily woken request an inner facing room or a castle view which is located around the back. Lastly, I don’t think this hotel would be ideal for a large family who will be spending a lot of time in the hotel. This place as beautiful as it is, is more of a “drop your bags in and head straight out” kind of place. OVERALL: My stay here was nothing short of perfect. Wonderful staff , excellent location 5 minutes walk from centre along beautiful architecture roads and buildings , affordable for a 5 star and made me feel right at home at somewhere I’ve never even been to. Great for solo or couples and if you fancy feeling posh for the night , head to the restaurant. Will be heading back here in November. Definitely recommended.…
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Aleksandra Skwara, Dyrektor generalny at Balthazar Design Hotel
Responded Sep 23, 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing Balthazar Design Hotel for your recent stay in Kraków. We are delight to see such an amazing review from you.As a team, we do our best to make our Guests feel special. We are happy that we can exceed your expectations. Because of the location in a historical building in a heart of the old town we don't have enough space for a bar. But you are always welcome in our restaurant Fiorentina for a drink or a glass of wine. We are looking forward to welcome you back on your next visit. Kind regards, Aleksandra Skwara Hotel Manager
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PRICE RANGE
$123 - $261 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
PolandSouthern PolandLesser Poland ProvinceKrakowStare Miasto
NUMBER OF ROOMS
25
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Balthazar Design Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Balthazar Design Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Axe Nation - axe throwing club Kraków (0.1 miles), VR Studio (0.3 miles), and Krakow Pinball Museum (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Balthazar Design Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Balthazar Design Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Balthazar Design Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Balthazar Design Hotel?
Yes, paid private parking nearby, paid public parking nearby, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Balthazar Design Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Art Restaurant, Amarylis, and Old Town Restaurant Wine & Bar.
Does Balthazar Design Hotel have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Balthazar Design Hotel offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Balthazar Design Hotel located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.4 miles away from the center of Krakow.
Are any cleaning services offered at Balthazar Design Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Balthazar Design Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Balthazar Design Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Polish.