Balthazar Design Hotel

Ul Grodzka, 63, Krakow 31-021 Poland
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#21 of 329 hotels in Krakow
Location
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Service
4.8
Value
4.6
Travelers' Choice
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 buffet
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
Spa
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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Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
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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
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Boutique
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Languages Spoken
English, Polish
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Bottomle wrote a review Aug 6
203 contributions173 helpful votes
Great hotel, wonderful service, delicious food. All the staff are very accommodating and helpful, the hotel is right in the town centre and the restaurant is worth a visit too! A few let downs : - no bar area , so you have to either sit in your room or go out , it would be great if they converted a small area to a bar that was open all day , it seems crazy a hotel of this level doesn’t have this - we had premium rooms with windows up high so you can’t see anything , this is a little uncomfortable to sit in the room with not been able to see outside, we were on the top floor so perhaps 1st or 2nd floor would be better
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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vlr759 wrote a review Aug 2
Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom54 contributions23 helpful votes
We stayed for 2 nights in this lovely hotel. The room was not large but was beautifully decorated, stylish and comfortable. Mini bar and tea and coffee. Robes and slippers. Good toiletries. We had breakfast in the hotel outside courtyard. There is a breakfast "starter" of cold meats, spreads, cheese and pickles, pastries and cake, it comes on a cake stand. This is followed by your choice from the menu, and you can choose several items. A good start to the day. The hotel is located in a pedestrian street, near the castle and in the old town. Many restaurants, cafes and shops all the way down to the main square, a short walk away. Ideal spot. Hotel staff all polite and helpful.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Room Tip: Do not expect the rooms to be large. Lovely but on the small side.
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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 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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Bug_Traveller wrote a review Jul 2023
Houston, Texas27 contributions18 helpful votes
It was our first trip to Krakow, and Balthazar hotel was the excellent choice. For the airport transfer to the check out, it was great experience. The central location allowed us to visit the evening concerts at the churches near by. The hotel is beautifully decorated, the bed was comfortable and the breakfast was plentiful and tasty. The staff was very helpful.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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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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Kelly030 wrote a review Jun 2023
Brentwood, United Kingdom50 contributions16 helpful votes
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Hotel arranged transportation from airport approx £25 in a smart clean Mercedes. Check in was seamless. Hotel is amazingly decorated very warm and welcoming. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and very comfortable with Molton Brown toiletries. Coffee machine, hairdryer, iron and board, bottled water and safe in room. Breakfast was very tasty ordered from menu. Would not hesitate to stay in any other of their hotel if they had others in different countries
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Jun 30, 2023
Dear Kelly, Thank you for the lovely review after you recent stay with us. We are glad we have managed to meet your expectations. As a team, we do our best to make our Guests feel special. Hope to see you again! Best regards, Aleksandra Skwara Hotel Manager
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JayCeesNo1 wrote a review May 2023
Chorley, United Kingdom105 contributions84 helpful votes
What a fabulous hotel!! Just returned from a 4 night stay at the Balthazar, a group of 3 couples. Starting from the airport shuttle pick up, which was waiting for us as soon as we came through arrivals, ending with a drop off for our return there was not one problem throughout our whole stay. The attention to detail in the hotel was second to none. Check in was easy and relaxed and very informative and all of our rooms were beautiful and immaculately clean. Excellent location with a short walk to the main square in the Old Town, just beside the castle. The staff were excellent and very friendly and helpful with absolutely anything we asked for. Restaurant recommendations from the hotel and booked via them got us some special treatment... bottle of wine for free and other little niceties. Breakfast boxes prepared for early start which were plentiful and very fresh. There is not one thing that I could fault from our stay here and I know I speak for all the group of friends I travelled with. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Responded Jun 30, 2023
Dear Guest, We are really glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us at Balthazar Design Hotel and we hope that nice memories from your visit to Krakow will remain with you for a long time. We really appreciate your nice comments. Hope to see you again! Kind regards, Aleksandra Skwara Hotel Manager
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L7384VCdeborahh wrote a review May 2023
Fairfield, Connecticut118 contributions99 helpful votes
We booked this very special boutique hotel after reading the reviews. The ease of booking was followed by timely pre-visit responses to our questions. The actual stay was fabulous in so many ways. This may be my longest review yet. Arriving by train from Warsaw, we were greeted, literally on the platform, as we departed the train, by the hotel arranged transfer. The person meeting us was wonderful, including providing us with a mini tour of sorts on the way to the hotel. It seemed even before we crossed the threshold that Charles had warmly invited us into the Balthazar. He, too, was wonderful, in so many ways, least of which were restaurant recommendations. Our room was very nice, warm, inviting and incredibly functional. We had stayed at lovely hotels in Gdańsk and Warsaw, but Balthazar Design subtly integrates accoutrements missing in the other hotels. How nice to have wall hooks upon entry in addition to a spacious closet. How nice to have shelving in the bathroom with plenty of space for toiletries and then some. How nice to have a towel bar at the sink on which to hang hand towels. Operator controlled heated bathroom floors, 2 way opening windows. Welcoming (full size) bottles of water, amaretto biscotti treats and caramels. The bed is very comfortable, with a fabulous oversized upholstered head board. Lighting is plentiful, with lighting level options galore, easily controlled on either side of the headboard. Charging outlets located on both sides of the bed, and then some. Breakfast is scrumptious, served in a lovely seating area. Croissants and breads baked just right. A wonderful 3 tier tray option with cheeses and vegetables and fruits and meats, and quite plentiful. A yummy, very full sized glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. There are also several warm offerings - fried eggs with house made sausage, omelettes, eggs Benedict, pancakes and more. Last, but far from the least, is the wonderful staff. With their wonderful attitudes and service, I have to believe the management sets the tone, Thank you, Aleksandre. Dear Katarzyna, who was always there to help in any way. Always pleasant and service focused Marcin, Lazia and Nicole, holding up the overnight shift. Smiling Paulina in the restaurant. And the piece de resistance? We had an early flight, 4:30 am transfer from the hotel. We were each bestowed with a full bag of goodies upon our departure - fresh yogurt, granola, fresh fruit, croissants, pastries, and water. Need I say more….
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Jun 30, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for the lovely review after you recent stay with us. 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 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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Arlie k wrote a review Apr 2023
Warsaw, Poland3 contributions
Great place to stay due to location, design and staff. This place is much better than some overfluffy international brands. There was only one thing missing some spa and swimming pool. Very good breakfast.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Responded Jun 30, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for the lovely review. We are delighted to read you had a wonderful time at Balthazar Design Hotel. We are located in a small historical building and we don't have SPA and swimming pool, but we cooperate with the mobile SPA, they make massage in the room. We have also pass for our Guest to the nearest gym. 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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Penthelesia wrote a review Apr 2023
London, United Kingdom53 contributions44 helpful votes
What a wonderful hotel! Welcoming and helpful staff, beautiful decor and immaculately clean . On top of this it was perfectly located. I’d highly recommend staying here . The breakfast was fabulous and had the best eggs Benedict I’ve ever had, and my husband said the same about his pancakes!
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Apr 30, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing Balthazar Design Hotel as a place to stay in Kraków. We permanently strive for exceeding Guests' expectations. We are pleasured to hear that you are satisfied with our location, cleanliness & staff service. We are glad that you enjoyed your breakfast. We truly recommend breakfasts served at Fiorentina Restaurant to everyone. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back, soon! Warm regards, Rafał Rabenda Front Office Manager
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Lindsay C wrote a review Apr 2023
Swansea, United Kingdom16 contributions5 helpful votes
Beautiful small quirky hotel. Rooms at so elegantly decorated with wonderfully comfy bed - I would highly recommend. Everything about our visit here was perfect- one of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed in. The staff could not have been nicer or more helpful.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Dear Lindsay, Thank you for taking the time to share with us such a brilliant review after your most recent stay at Balthazar Design Hotel. We do our best to exceed our Guests' expectations. We are proud that you appreciated our decoration and atmosphere. We are satisifed that you found your stay perfect. We will try to keep your opinion and be one of the nicest hotels. We are looking forward to see you in our hotel when your travels bring you back to Kraków! Kindly regards, Rafał Rabenda Front Office Manager
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chris wrote a review Mar 2023
9 contributions1 helpful vote
Beautiful boutique hotel situated just off the Main Square. Beautiful rooms. Impeccable, efficient and very friendly service. Special mention to Toby. Hotel Restaurant lovely. Being picky, after we’ve had a long day exploring we like to return to our hotel for a nightcap, unfortunately this hotel does not have a lounge bar, only the restaurant. Regardless we would stay here again.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Mar 23, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for the lovely review. We are delighted to read you had a wonderful time at Balthazar Design Hotel. As a team also with Toby :) we do our best to make our Guests feel special. Because of the location in a historical building and limited space we don't have bar. But we have 11 restaurants around the old town, feel welcome if you would like to make reservation for lunch, dinner or just cocktails! Looking forward to welcoming you next time! Kind regards, Aleksandra Skwara Hotel Manager
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€140 - €199 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
PolandSouthern PolandLesser Poland ProvinceKrakowStare Miasto
NUMBER OF ROOMS
25
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balthazar Design Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Balthazar Design Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Axe Nation - Axe Throwing Club (0.1 miles), Krakow Pinball Museum (0.2 miles), and Krakil Museum of Illusions (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 Nago Sushi & Sake, Amarylis, and Czarna Kaczka The Black Duck.
Does Balthazar Design Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, Balthazar Design Hotel offers airport transportation 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.