Pijarska 13 , 31-015 Krakow
Centre->Old Town->Florianska Gate (mapview map)
Price range: 300 - 1500 PLN
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ARRIVAL DATE
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HOTEL LOCATION & DESCRIPTION
The Francuski is in a quiet spot just a few metres from the old medieval city wall and the Barbican. There are plenty of specialist jewellery and art galleries nearby as well as an open air art market held in high season, which uses the ancient boundary walls as 'hanging space'. The main market square is five minutes walk away and the main train and bus stations are only a five minute taxi cab ride away.

The Francuski has a definite touch of old world elegance about it, evident from the moment you step inside the lobby with its sweeping staircase, colonnades and cute little private telephone kiosk. The hotel holds a footnote in Krakowan history - when it opened in 1912 it was the first purpose built hotel in the city. There are original art deco features throughout the hotel. Rooms and suites are decorated in flock wallpaper with paintings and prints of yesteryear Krakow and their furnishings are satisfyingly old-fashioned and sturdy giving a certain chintz appeal. Bathrooms are well-equipped and spotless. Some suites are interconnecting making the Francuski ideal for families. From the beginning of the hotel, there always used to be an extraordinary restaurant run by the best Polish chefs. Sitting in the lobby listening to the chime of the grandfather clock it's easy to conjure up the era of dukes, duchesses and grand dowagers plotting while taking tea.
This hotel has been visited by our reviewer in January 2010. 
DETAILS
  • Check In/Check Out:
    14:00 - 12:00
  • Languages Spoken at the Reception:
    English, Polish, German
  • Breakfast Info:
    A buffet breakfast is served at restaurant from 7:00 - 11:00 and costs an extra 50 PLN per adult. Room service is open 24 hrs.
  • Children:
    Children under 16 years old (max. 2) sharing room with parents and using existing beds stay for free. Extra bed available in suites only. Chidren under 16 in separate room - 50 per cent discount.
  • Smoking Policy:
    The Francuski Hotel first floor is for smokers (9 rooms). 33 out of 42 rooms are for non-smokers.
  •   Number of Rooms:
    42
  • Accepted Credit Cards:
    Visa, MasterCard/EuroCard, JCB, Diners Club, American Express
  •   Internet:
  • Parking:
    Guarded parking is 500 metres away and costs 50 PLN for 24 hours.
  • Access for the Disabled:
    There is a lift which goes to all floors, but no rooms are specially adapted for disabled guests. A wheelchair is available.
  • Pets:
    Pets welcome charged at 60 PLN/day.


DISTANCES
Sights
km
  • Czartoryski Museum
    0.0
    E
  • The fortifications, the Barbican and Florian's gate
    0.2
    NE
  • St. Mary's Church
    0.3
    S
  • Cloth Hall
    0.4
    SW
  • Collegium Maius
    0.5
    SW
  • Main railway station
    0.6
    E
  • Dominican Church
    0.6
    S
  • Franciscan Church
    0.6
    SW
  • Main bus station
    0.8
    NE
  • St. Paul & Peter's Church
    0.9
    S
  • Wawel
    1.1
    SW
  • Vistula River
    1.4
    SW
  • Remuh Synagogue & Cemetery
    1.6
    SE
  • Manggha Japanese Centre
    2.2
    S
  • Kościuszko Mound
    6.6
    W
  • Balice Airport
    9.8
    W




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