Doubletree By Hilton Krakow Hotel & Convention Center, Krakow

Upgrade to an Executive Room or suite on the fifth floor with lounge access; the extra cost is worthwhile if you use the lounge.

Use Bolt or Uber instead of taxis; fares are cheaper and Uber pickups are usually quick.

Avoid rooms facing the shopping mall; the opposite side offers a better outlook and avoids delivery activity.

Request a higher-floor room, preferably overlooking trees, for better views and less disturbance.

Ask for a Hilton Honors room or floor if you have access to that benefit.

Request a fourth-floor room for a particularly quiet stay.

Use the clean, uncrowded pool, preferably between 8 and 10 p.m. when fewer children are around, and bring swimming shorts.

Arrive early for parking, as the walk into town is long and parking can be expensive.

Request a quiet third-floor room facing Krakow Plaza, although the view is limited.

Visit the nearby shops for convenient shopping.

Use the spa facilities during your stay.

Take the tram to Tauron Arena al. Pokoju for the most convenient walk to the hotel.

Have breakfast early to avoid parking pressure later in the morning.

Choose the restaurant only if you want à la carte dining, as there is no buffet.

Expect standard rooms to be compact but comfortable for two, with a king bed in some rooms, a small fridge, coffee, tea, and a safe.

Consider booking the one-bedroom suite for extra space.

Book an adjoining room for friends or family traveling together.

Request a walk-in shower if climbing into a high-sided bath would be uncomfortable.

Avoid the second floor if possible, as the air conditioning may have problems there.

Request room 534 for a quiet top-floor stay, but expect a limited view.

Ask for room 515 if you want a quiet room on the Hilton Honors floor.

Book taxis through reception if you prefer a traditional taxi.

Compare the hotel and nearby city parking; prices are the same, but city parking cannot be added to the hotel invoice.

Use the Hampton car-park exit and avoid the barriers if possible, as parking beyond them is chargeable.

Avoid the fifth floor during warm weather, as top-floor rooms can become very warm.