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Podewils This relatively small, old-fashioned villa across the river from the
town center is widely regarded as the city's finest hotel, though for less money you get
more amenities at the Hanza and a better view at the Królewski. The Podewils's loca-
tion will be much improved once the apartment buildings under construction next
door are finished. Be sure to ask for a city view—not one that looks out onto the
building site. That said, each of the rooms is meticulously decorated in beautiful
antiques, and the professional staff will look after your every whim. Don't pass up the
chance to have a meal or a glass of wine on the terrace overlooking the canal and the
Old Town.
Szafarnia 2. & 058/300-95-60. Fax [phone]. www.podewils.pl. 10 units. 800 zl ($266/£140) double. AE, DC,
MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant; sauna; concierge; room service; nonsmoking rooms. In room:A/C, TV, dataport, mini-
bar, hair dryer, safe.
Expensive
Kamienica Goldwasser You couldn't ask for a better location at a bet-
ter price. Seven nicely furnished apartments, right on the waterfront and above one of
the city's nicest restaurants. Each room is furnished individually, in a tasteful mix of
modern and traditional styles. Some rooms have fireplaces; ask to see a couple before
choosing. That said there isn't much in the way of amenities or facilities. The recep-
tion is located inside the restaurant.
Dlugie Pobrze9e 22. & 058/301-88-78. Fax [phone]. www.goldwasser.pl. 7 units. 340 zl ($113/£60) double.
AE, DC, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant. In room:TV, hair dryer.
Królewski This sleek, modern hotel is in a tastefully remodeled former gran-
ary just across the canal from Gda ^ sk's town center. If you can get it, ask for room no.
310—a corner double with drop-dead views of the riverside and all of Gda ^ sk's spires
and gables. The rooms are tastefully modern, some with hardwood floors and bath-
tubs. The restaurant and breakfast room look out over the river, through a round lit-
tle window like you're on a cruise. A special place.
Olowianka 1. & 058/326-11-11. Fax [phone]. www.hotelkrolewski.pl. 30 units. 360 zl ($120/£65) double.
AE, DC, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant. In room:A/C, TV, dataport, minibar, hair dryer.
Villa Eva Overpriced for what it is, but nevertheless a clean, comfortable hotel
within relatively easy reach, via tram, of the Old Town. The owners seem to be going
for a “boutique hotel” ambience, but little things like the sparsely furnished rooms
and the lack of hair dryers in the bathrooms make it feel more like a high-end pen-
sion. The restaurant downstairs is very good, and a nice welcome if you arrive late and
tired. The location, in the tony suburb of Wrzeszcz, is about 3km (1 3 ⁄ 4 miles) from the
center (a 20-30-min. walk or a 10-min. tram ride from the train station).
Batorego 28. & 058/341-67-85. Fax [phone]. www.villaeva.pl. 15 units. 360 zl ($120/£65) double. AE, DC,
MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant. In room:TV, dataport.

Value

Wolne Miasto The first thing you'll notice is the beautiful antique reception
desk. That sets the tone for a well-run, attractively appointed in-town hotel. The decor
is a restrained traditional look, with rooms fitted out with red carpets and antique
wardrobes. The restaurant dabbles in relative exotica like tapas dishes and gets good
marks from local critics.
2w. Ducha 2. & 058/305-22-55. Fax [phone]. www.hotelwm.pl. 43 units. 340 zl ($113/£60) double. AE, DC,
MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant. In room:TV, dataport, minibar.