Hotel Poleski, Krakow

Request a river- and Wawel Castle-view room in advance—insist if needed, as the view is the hotel’s main attraction and worth paying extra.

Bring a travel kettle because rooms lack tea and coffee facilities.

Avoid rooms at the back of the hotel and request one without a tree blocking the window.

Avoid room 11 because it has no view.

Avoid room 6—the river view is obstructed by a large tree that makes the room gloomy.

Choose room 7 for views of Wawel Castle and the river.

Book room 14 for excellent views.

Request room 12 for spaciousness, a good view, and quiet.

Choose a third-floor room numbered 16–20 for a river view.

Request room 16 for a spacious, quiet room with good views.

Consider second-floor rooms 4 or 5 for river views.

Use the reception-area safe-deposit box because rooms have no in-room safe.

Request a hairdryer from reception because rooms do not include one.

Bring extra hangers because the wardrobe has limited supplies.

See the room before finalizing your booking.

Book trips before arriving in Krakow, as popular excursions may be fully booked.

Consider room 8, a second-floor corner room with an excellent view; the third-floor room above may offer an even better outlook.

Choose room 10 for a family room with a folding sofa bed.