Hampton by Hilton Krakow, Krakow

Request a higher-floor room for scenic old-town or river views; one report also noted a soft bed.

Confirm parking charges and use the hotel lot; the private lot behind costs the same, while charges may be unexpectedly high.

Eat the included breakfast before 9am to avoid the busiest period.

Request a room with a view to avoid facing a wall.

Choose a room with a sofa; rooms 421 and 427 accommodated a double bed plus double sofa bed.

Choose a corner room or suite for extra space; suites may also offer good views.

Collect meals yourself and take them to your room because room service is not offered.

Request a rear-facing room for less noise and a view toward the park.

Plan transport rather than walking nearby, as the location is not ideal for exploring on foot.

Use the swimming pool and spa shared with the other Hilton hotel; reasonably priced swimwear is available.

Use the hotel when attending concerts at Tauron Arena.

Use the hotel as a base for day trips to Auschwitz and Zakopane.

Book an Uber for journeys to and from the hotel.

Download Bolt for an inexpensive trip into the city centre.

Ask for a different receptionist than Martina.

Empty the room safe before leaving.

Request extra pillows when booking in.

Ask the hotel to store your luggage after checkout if you have a later flight.

Exchange money at the mall next door rather than near the main square.

Visit the mall behind the hotel for an hour of shopping.

Consider a room opposite the mall for a quieter stay.

Avoid rooms overlooking the mall if early-morning delivery and bin-collection noise would bother you.

Request room 526 if it is available.

Avoid room 528 because it reportedly smelled of sewage.

Request room 315 if it is available.

Request a second-floor room for a quiet stay.

Consider a room near the elevator, as one report found it quiet.

Request an upper-floor room away from the elevator for a quiet stay.

Pack light: rooms provide air conditioning, an iron, kettle, TV, hairdryer and basic toiletries.

Ensure your room has an opening window.

Request room 527 for a quiet, upper-floor location.