Hotel Matejko, Krakow

Request an internal, rear or courtyard-facing room away from the church, main roads, elevator and stairs for the quietest stay, accepting a less attractive outlook.

Request a front-facing room overlooking Matejki Square for attractive views and morning sun, preferably on a higher floor to reduce traffic noise.

Choose a higher or top-floor room for better views and less traffic noise, especially on the fourth floor or above.

Choose a church-facing room for a beautiful church view and distinctive chimes, but avoid it if you are sensitive to the 6 a.m. bells.

Request a corner room such as 105, 205, 305 or 405 for more space, sunshine and larger balconies.

Expect brief 6 a.m. church bells and close the windows at night to limit street and delivery noise.

Use the hotel as a central base: the Barbakan, Rynek Główny and a shopping centre are only a few minutes away on foot.

Choose an apartment or suite for more space, and consider a corner suite for a large, sunny room.

Use the provided kettle for tea or coffee, or bring one if you want a morning drink in your room.

Choose a lower floor if you are short on time because the lift is slow.

Request air conditioning during summer.

Request a room above the restaurant for potentially stronger in-room Wi-Fi, while avoiding the side road because of bells and buses.

Visit House of Beer, about 10 minutes from the hotel, for a recommended pub.

Buy the bread sold by cart vendors on the street.

Eat breakfast elsewhere if you want a particularly good breakfast.

Email the hotel before arrival with any special room requirements.

Request a double bed explicitly when booking as a couple.

Ask for a room with blinds if you need better light control.

Ask for extra pillows because the standard pillow may be too small.

Request room 205 if you specifically want a balcony.

Avoid room 202 if space matters, as it may be smaller than the other double rooms.

Avoid room 310 because its shower tray has been reported to leak.

Avoid room 108 if you are a light sleeper because the nearby bus stop can be noisy overnight, despite the double glazing.

Check that your room matches the type you booked when you arrive.