Ascot Premium Hotel, Krakow

Request a front, street-side room—preferably on a higher floor and away from lifts; rear rooms face the railway, while triple rooms are at the back.

Request a front-facing room above the first floor, away from the railway; it is generally quieter than the rear side.

Walk to Krakow’s Old Town, castle, town square, and railway station; each is only a few minutes away.

Use Uber or Bolt for airport transfers and taxis; they are considerably cheaper than the hotel’s overcharged taxi.

Choose a rear room only if railway noise will not bother you; keep the windows closed because double glazing minimizes the sound.

Keep windows shut and use air conditioning, or bring earplugs, if your room overlooks the railway.

Choose a back room on the fourth or fifth floor for city views and morning sun, or to avoid street revellers.

Avoid ground-floor rooms, which may be noisier because of the bar, service rooms, or roadside activity.

Book breakfast—it is excellent, and the dining room is quieter early in the morning.

Choose a rear room on the fifth or top floor for a potentially quiet stay; trains stop running at night.

Bring a travel kettle or use the reception coffee bar, as rooms lack tea and coffee-making facilities.

Ask reception for a bathrobe and slippers if you need them.

Expect a very tight bathroom layout.

Choose a twin room if you need separate beds, as not every room has a double bed.

Ask for the right-hand side of the corridor to stay farther from the railway track.

Consider room 203 for a street-facing room; rear rooms overlook the railway.

Choose room 107 for a comfortable twin room.

Request room 407 if you want a front-facing room.

Avoid room 507 or similar rooms.

Pre-book attraction tickets because queues at venues can be long.

Take the train from the airport to Krakow; it is inexpensive and convenient.

Bring a travel kettle because rooms may not include one.

Avoid showering between 7 and 9 a.m. when the hotel is busy, as water availability may be limited.

Walk to the far side of the Old City and try the Scandale Royal’s Chopin potato vodka cocktail.

Ask the hotel to arrange a trip to the Wieliczka salt mines.

Request a larger room if you need more space.

Ask for a lower-floor room if that is your preference.

Request an upper-floor room if you are a light sleeper.

Consider room 408 if you want a railway-side room where trains are barely audible.

Consider room 403 for a front-facing location with no reported noise.

Request room 507 for a quiet outlook over the park and street.

Consider triple room 501; double glazing keeps railway noise minimal, and trains stop before midnight.

Request room 406 for a quiet, compact room with a spotless bathroom and powerful hot shower.

Specify your preferred room location when making the reservation.

Take bus 125 to the Krakow shooting range.

Take the train from platform 1, number 11, for the Wieliczka Salt Mines.

Allow about 30 minutes for a taxi journey from the airport.

Chat with Dawid at the bar if you would enjoy a conversation.

Ask reception for directions when needed; the staff can help with local navigation.

Check for discounts and special offers before booking.