Hotel Stary, Krakow

Request a higher-floor room for better views and less street noise, but note that the top floor can have air-conditioning noise.

Request a quiet room away from the street, nightclub, restaurant, lifts, functions, and construction; ask for floors 1–3 if noise-sensitive.

Request a rear or courtyard-facing room for quiet; expect less natural light and a limited view.

Make time for the spa and pool, including the jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, and available massages.

Request a street- or front-facing room for more light and an outside view; street-facing balconies can still be quiet.

Choose an interior or courtyard-facing room for quiet and a pleasant outlook, but avoid it if you need bright natural light.

Request a room in the older part of the hotel for more character and the rooms shown in the brochure.

Request a room in the old part of the hotel for its distinctive character.

Skip renting a car because the main downtown sights are within walking distance.

Consider upgrading to a junior suite for extra space and value.

Use the gym for light workouts, but do not expect a large weight-training facility.

Visit the spa late in the evening or outside weekends because it can be busy early evening and on weekends; it stays open until midnight.

Have breakfast before 9am to avoid the busiest period, then order cappuccino, scrambled eggs, and pancakes before visiting the buffet.

Request a front-facing room with a balcony if you smoke or vape.

Request a room with a terrace or balcony, especially on the top floor.

Request a room with a skylight if you want more natural light and an attractive outlook.

Request a bath if you need one, since some rooms have showers only.

Ask for the A wing.

Specify your room preferences before arrival, including light, views, baths, and distance from lifts or bars.

Consider room 601 for a highly regarded room.

Request suite A118 for a particularly enjoyable suite.

Choose room 307 if you are traveling alone and want a super-single room.

Choose junior suite 311 for extra space, a jacuzzi, and a stylish bathroom without doors between the sleeping areas.

Request room 102 for a twin room with a balcony overlooking the inner courtyard.

Avoid room 410 unless you sleep heavily.

Avoid the fifth floor if possible because the air-conditioning unit may be noisy and rooms can feel dark.

Avoid room 402 if you dislike a wall view.

Choose your room with help from the hotel because the website does not show the rooms clearly.

Use the rear lift by reception to reach the spa and pools, especially when the main glass lift is busy.

Request room 100 if you want an unusually large room.

Request an iron and ironing board if needed; they can be delivered promptly.

Ask reception to change your room if it does not meet your needs.

Request room 308 for a private-wing feel.

Consider room 501 for a quiet fifth-floor stay with some views, but do not expect a direct view of the Square.

Avoid rooms directly beneath the rooftop bar if you are a light sleeper; moving chairs can be noisy.

Use the spa even if you are not staying at the hotel.

Avoid rooms 401 and 402 if you are a light sleeper.

Choose the lobby bar rather than the Sky Bar for better-run service.

Eat away from the main square to avoid expensive, tourist-oriented restaurants promoted on TikTok.

Eat at the lower-level restaurant for an outstanding meal.

Ask for a room with a spa bath.

Include breakfast in your room rate if possible.

Use a 30% meal voucher only at the restaurant where it is valid; it does not apply to the à la carte restaurant.