Grand Hotel, Krakow

Request an interior, rear, or courtyard room away from the street and nightclub, especially for weekend stays; street-facing rooms can be noisy late.

Request an interior or back-facing room away from the main street and music bars; street noise is worst at night and on weekends.

Walk to the main square in about one minute, and find a supermarket directly across the road.

Choose a higher floor for less street noise and better views, especially on weekends.

Prefer a room on St Tomasz Street rather than the main street, though some bar noise may remain.

Avoid third-floor rooms because water pressure may be weak.

Choose a second-floor room if possible for a quieter stay.

Ask when breakfast and dinner start and finish.

Consider room 58 for a quiet top-floor stay.

Request room 15B for a particularly quiet stay.

Book junior suite 207 for a spacious room near the elevator, where elevator noise is barely noticeable.

Consider room 57 for a beautiful room.

Choose room 28 for a large, quiet room.

Choose room 26 for a huge, peaceful rear room, although it has no view.

Request room 27 for a peaceful, comfortable, spacious stay overlooking the inner court or roofs.

Plan without a pool or spa; the hotel has only a small gym.

Head to the main square for nightlife or people-watching.

Arrange an airport taxi when you arrive at the hotel.

Book two rooms when three people are sharing; the extra space is worthwhile.

Book directly with the hotel or through its website.

Expect spacious, clean, warm rooms with daily housekeeping.

Choose one of the larger rooms for extra space.

Request room 24 when traveling as a couple.

Choose a front-facing room if quietness is your priority.

Request an inner-courtyard room for the quietest outlook.

Avoid rooms facing the Lizzard King nightclub because noise can continue until early morning.

Avoid room 29 because the nightclub opposite can be noisy.

Ask for room 53 if you want a quiet room.

Request room 56 if available; it is reported to be particularly quiet.

Consider room 106 for a quiet stay; it faces away from the road.

Ask to see at least three rooms before choosing one.

Close the windows at night to reduce street noise.

Ask for a back-facing room on the third floor for a quieter stay.

Leave a tip for helpful service.

Reserve a parking space before arrival because parking is limited.

Explore the city on foot or by tram.

Book the Chopin Concert directly opposite the hotel.

Explore Krakow’s restaurants instead of limiting every meal to Polish food.

Try the dumpling restaurant two doors from the hotel.

Use mobile data or another connection because the complimentary Wi-Fi may be unreliable.

Bring your own English-language entertainment because the television has no English channels.

Bring earplugs because nightlife near the square can continue until approximately 5:30 a.m.

Avoid the minibar because prices are high.

Check the room size and included features before accepting the room.

Ask for a bathroom door lock if one is missing.

Ask reception how to lower the heaters because rooms can become excessively hot.

Ask for a refurbished room because some rooms may not have been updated.

Choose a suite for extra windows if air conditioning is inadequate.

Avoid Suite 24 if you are noise-sensitive because the corner restaurant can be heard.

Keep the window shut in room 16 to reduce outside noise.

Avoid rooms 41 or 43 if you want to stay away from the nearby gentleman’s club.

Choose a higher floor for possible views of the town-square buildings, but expect more evening noise.

Avoid top-floor rooms if attic ceilings could be inconvenient, despite their potentially better views.

Avoid rooms numbered 50 and above because they connect to the bars.