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and kitchen. The kitchens haves fridges, stoves, microwaves, and full sets of pots and
pans if you'd ever want to whip up a meal during your stay. The presentation is high-
end, with sleek modern furnishings, crisp uniforms for the staff, and lots of high-tech
gadgetry throughout. But some of the suites are already showing a little wear and tear,
so ask to see a couple before deciding on one. Popular during fair time.
Sw. Marcin 2. & 061/859-05-90. Fax [phone]. www.dominahotels.com. 41 units. 450 zl ($150/£80) dou-
ble. AE, DC, MC, V. Amenities: Concierge; business services; salon; nonsmoking rooms. In room:A/C, TV, fax, data-
port, kitchen, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe.
Hotel Royal The Royal is widely considered one of Pozna ^ 's best hotels, though
with the option of the Brovaria (see below), the rates look a little high for what's on
offer. The location is excellent, on one of the city's main arteries not far from the Stary
Rynek. The hotel is tucked away in a little courtyard away from the street, so noise is
not a problem. The Royal has a distinguished pedigree, dating from the turn of the
20th century, and was the first hotel in the city to open for business following World
War II. Now under new management, the rooms are classy looking, with floral-print
spreads and high-quality woods throughout. The reception desk is more than happy
to book restaurant reservations or advise on city tours.
Sw. Marcin 71. & 061/858-23-00. Fax [phone]. www.hotel-royal.com.pl. 31 units. 420 zl ($140/£75) dou-
ble. AE, DC, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant; concierge; business center; limited room service, dry cleaning; nonsmok-
ing rooms. In room:TV, dataport, hair dryer.
Expensive
Hotel Brovaria For the money, probably the best bed (with a view) in town.
The hotel's location, occupying three tastefully renovated town houses on the Stary
Rynek, cannot be beat. The decor is a restrained modern—somewhere between 1930s
“modern” and contemporary—with beige bedspreads and dark woods. The hotel's
restaurant is one of the finest in the city, and the in-house pub even brews its own beer.
Stary Rynek 73/74. & 061/858-68-68. Fax [phone]. www.brovaria.pl. 22 units. 300 zl ($100/£55) double.
AE, DC, MC, V. Amenities: 2 restaurants; limited room service; nonsmoking rooms. In room:TV, dataport, hair dryer.

Moderate
Hotel Stare Miasto A new hotel and a great choice for the price; the
rates are lower than you might expect for the quality of the facilities because of the
hotel's location in a slightly dodgy, but still safe neighborhood, about 10 minutes'
walk from the Stary Rynek. The stylish reception area is open and airy. The rooms are
on the small side, but nicely furnished in a contemporary look. The inevitable break-
fast buffet is more inventive than most, and the chef will cook some eggs on the spot
on request. The doubles are not uniformly furnished, so ask to see a couple of differ-
ent styles before choosing.
Rybaki 36. & 061/663-62-42. Fax [phone]. www.hotelstaremiasto.pl. 23 units. 295 zl ($98/£55) double. AE,
DC, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant. In room:A/C, TV, dataport.
I nexpensive
Hotel Lech A modern high-rise on a busy street, not far from the central square.
The rooms are plain but clean. Not a bad deal, given the location and in-room ameni-
ties like free Internet access. Pulls in a lot of bus-tour packages, and even offers
reduced rates for students. Avoid the restaurant downstairs; there's much better food
just a short walk away.
Sw. Marcin 74. & 061/853-01-51. Fax [phone]. www.hotel-lech.poznan.pl. 80 units. 244 zl ($81/£45) dou-
ble. AE, DC, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant. In room:TV, dataport, hair dryer.

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