Hotel Batory, Krakow

Request a second- or third-floor room for quieter nights; ground- and reception-level rooms can pick up street or outside noise.

Request a double, queen, or king bed when booking; otherwise, beds may be arranged as two singles.

Request a room facing away from the hospital or toward the back to reduce possible ambulance noise.

Ask for an air-conditioned room in warm weather; air-conditioning may cost extra, while rooms also have fans.

Book breakfast, and consider a superior double room; superior rooms are more spacious and often have air-conditioning.

Request an inside room to reduce street noise, and close the windows at night if needed.

Book airport transport through the hotel only for convenience; the direct train costs 17 PLN per person versus 130 PLN for the hotel transfer.

Choose a top-floor room if you want a balcony suitable for smoking.

Request Room 37 for a large layout, plentiful storage, a comfortable bed, and a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower.

Ask for Room 18 and request a kettle; one can be provided.

Book a deluxe room for air-conditioning, extra space, and separate sleeping and living areas.

Ask about the newer annexe, which may offer better accommodation.

Avoid rooms above the outside meeting area unless you sleep heavily.

Contact the friendly staff before your stay with any questions or special requests.

Visit the Jewish Quarter if you want a lively area away from the main tourist crowds.

Explore the city on foot; major sights are within walking distance.

Use the hotel’s free parking if you are arriving by car.

Ask whether the restaurant offers a 20% discount on evening meals.

Book a triple room if needed; it includes three proper beds.

Ask for Room 23 if you want bright natural light from windows on two sides.

Choose Room 34 for a quiet, clean, spacious ensuite room.

Request Room 17 for a particularly good room.

Ask for Room 3 if you want a quiet ground-floor room near the car park, but bring tea and coffee because facilities may be absent.

Avoid downstairs rooms overlooking the side street because the windows may be thin.

Ask for a room on the opposite side if construction is taking place around the hotel.

Request Room 33 if you want the reportedly largest room on the top floor.