Residence B&B La Fontaine Aparthotel, Krakow

Confirm your room location and choose a lower-floor or superior room to reduce stair climbing; even superior rooms may involve four flights.

Request a room overlooking the main square, preferably a superior room with non-ceiling windows; expect excellent views but street noise.

Ask for a quiet rear or courtyard room if you are sensitive to noise, although even non-street-facing rooms may be noisy at night.

Ask for a second-floor room, balancing potentially noisy square views against quieter inner-courtyard options.

Tell the hotel if you will arrive after 6pm so they can arrange key collection.

Look for private rooms with private bathrooms on Florianska Street as an alternative nearby.

Shop before Sunday or bank holidays, when many stores are closed.

Check photos or ask the hotel for them before booking so you can verify the room.

Bring coffee or tea bags and shampoo, as they may not be provided.

Try the ground-floor French-inspired restaurant if you want something other than Polish cuisine.

Eat a substantial breakfast to keep you going through the day.

Choose an apartment if you need enough beds for a larger group.

Choose La Fontaine II for larger apartments, but expect less quiet.

Avoid the deluxe studio.

Ask to stay in the main building if possible.

Consider the apartments across the road for more modern rooms and lift access.

Request Room 6.

Request Room 25 for peaceful views and good value.

Avoid Apartment 29 and expect more stairs than anticipated.

Avoid Apartment 7.

Ask for a room away from the first floor if that better suits your preferences.

Check that the bedroom has air conditioning and is not too close to the street.