An artisan lakeside hotel
The hotel operates as a living showroom, where the artist-owners fill every space with furniture crafted in their workshop.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Handcrafted furniture, lighting, and textiles shaped by the owner-designers in their workshop.
Notable
Warmian freshwater fish and house sourdough served overlooking the waters of Lake Wulpińskie.
Listed
An indoor counter-current pool and Finnish sauna beside a private lake swimming pier.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Galery69 is as much a showroom for their modernist, locally sourced handiwork as it is a hotel.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
A private wooden pier extends into Lake Wulpińskie, set along quiet Warmian countryside ten kilometres south of Olsztyn.
The rooms
All twenty-one rooms have distinct layouts, and twelve look directly over Lake Wulpińskie from panoramic terraces.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The mosaic-tiled indoor pool has hydro-massage jets, set beside custom wooden loungers and a recessed fireplace.
The spa
At the table
Lakeside terrace tables look across the water, serving marinated trout tartare and organic regional dishes.
How it began
The building was once a rural schoolhouse before the furniture-making owners stepped in to complete an abandoned hotel conversion.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.