Novotel Warszawa Centrum

One of the most imposing buildings on the capital's skyline is surely the gigantic Novotel Warszawa Centrum hotel, which is tall enough to exchange the time of day with passing cumulus clouds. Thankfully the building enjoyed a much needed face-lift recently, meaning it looks less like an enormous coffee wafer and more like the state-of-the-art hotel that it is. Once you get bored of the creature comforts in your room stroll down to the bar, imaginatively named 'Le Bar', for a drink and some live music!

We stayed here last year and liked it so much that we returned this year because this hotel does everything right. The lobby, restaurant, and bar are first class and very comfortable. The service is prompt, polite, and polished. Plenty of smiles, jencooyoo's and proshe bardzo's (yes, my Polish is this bad and I can't spell at all). Literally everyone I interacted with did their utmost to serve our needs and made our stay a very pleasant one. Monolingual English speakers will be happy to hear that everyone speaks some English--and most speak it very, very well. The rooms are spotless, well appointed, and quite comfortable. It is right on the bus line and metro line--with a lot of restaurants and clubs an easy walk. To top off this wonderful experience--the room rates are half of what one expects to pay in central Warsaw--a great bargain. I highly recommend the breakfast buffet (pricey but extensive selections) and the incredible club sandwich with perfect french fries! Needless to say, we'll be back.