Hotel Mercure Kraków Stare Miasto, Krakow

Request a rear, courtyard, south-side, or otherwise quiet room to reduce street noise, accepting that the view may be limited.

Choose a Privilege room, especially on the fifth or sixth floor, for more space, walk-in showers, views, and quieter surroundings.

Ask for a higher-floor room for better views and, potentially, less noise.

Choose a street- or mall-facing room for shopping-centre views and people-watching.

Request a street-facing room for the view or front balcony; double glazing generally limits outside noise.

Ask for a top- or sixth-floor room if you want a balcony, and avoid balcony or terrace rooms if that feature is not useful.

Make time for breakfast, especially in summer when the buffet can become crowded.

Use the hotel’s position beside the main railway and tram station, about a 10-minute walk from the Old Town.

Use the hotel’s garage next door, or compare rates with the adjacent car park for a cheaper option.

Book well in advance and mention your room preferences, as the hotel often fills up.

Pay extra for a Privilege Room; these are located on the sixth floor.

Request a quiet courtyard- or rear-facing room away from the lifts.

Use the small fitness centre on the sixth floor, which is typically quiet and functional.

Leave your luggage at the hotel after checkout or before your room is ready.

Ask the concierge for help arranging trips and local transport directions.

Buy city travel passes and use the trams to explore Kraków cheaply.

Use the mall across the street for restaurants, groceries, essentials, and Polish cherry jam from Carrefour.

Try local Polish food and visit Judah food market for street food.

Eat elsewhere if you want to save money, as hotel food and drinks are expensive despite good quality.

Pay extra for a larger room, or choose the Junior Suite for considerably more space.

Add breakfast when booking, as it costs less than paying the daily rate.

Request room 547 if available.

Reserve a table if you plan to have dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Choose a top-floor room with a balcony for summer stays.

Bring hair conditioner, as it may not be provided.

Use first-floor rooms if you prefer lift-and-stair access during busy periods.

Confirm that a double room has two proper beds rather than one bed and a pull-out.

Ask for room 605 for the largest layout, a balcony, and air conditioning.

Request room 619 for its balcony and people-watching outlook.

Consider a Superior room for a more comfortable stay.

Bring an extra suitcase for shopping at the nearby central market.

Exchange money before arrival or use a card.

Remove overpriced minibar items before providing a credit card for minibar charges.

Bring a coat in winter, when Kraków can be very cold.

Pay extra for a Premium Room if you want upgraded accommodation.

Use electric scooters to get around Kraków.

Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau respectfully to remember those murdered there.

Request a sixth-floor Prestige Room with a balcony.

Request a higher-floor room to reduce potential tram noise.

Avoid rooms near room 545, whose lower- and upper-floor views face offices about three metres away.

Take the train to Wieliczka Salt Mine and the bus to Auschwitz from the hotel area.

Take a Bolt transfer from Kraków airport, costing approximately €10–12.

Buy public-transport tickets from the machine left of the hotel on the corner, without crossing to the station.

Use the hotel’s location near Kraków’s center and the Krakow Galleria shopping mall.

Follow the station exit signs across the road instead of relying on Google Maps’ longer route.

Refuse room 122 if assigned.

Join Accor membership for potential booking benefits.

Ask at breakfast for special scrambled eggs.

Request Room 305.

Share restaurant portions, which can be particularly large for two people.

Order the hot chocolate as a warm pick-me-up after sightseeing.

Try the waffle maker and cloud eggs at breakfast.