Restored neo-Renaissance palace
Public spaces evoke a serene salon atmosphere, where afternoon art tours seamlessly give way to evening cocktails and discreet hospitality.
“Original details from cornicing to ceiling roses have been restored and updated with contemporary décor.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Carved burl headboards and blackened oak floors set off nearly five hundred Polish artworks.
Remarkable
Twenty-four-hour butler service attends every guest room, complete with silver-clad soaking tubs.
Remarkable
Enrico Marconi's 1857 palace on the Royal Route retains its soaring 19th-century proportions.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Wallpaper*.
the building dates back to 1857, and is as grand and ornate as anything in the Polish capital.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Facing Piłsudski Square along the historic Royal Route, the hotel sits steps from the Presidential Palace, Saxon Garden, and Old Town.
The rooms
Silver-clad bathtubs rest before grey marble walls etched with the city skyline, complemented by blackened oak parquetry and curated libraries.
Pool, sauna and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A subterranean counter-current pool sits beneath golden mosaic arches, beside a timber Finnish sauna and a fitness studio.
The spa
Private treatment suites with amber glass chandeliers host therapies drawing on European, Asian, and Middle Eastern traditions.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Europejski Grill
Charcoal-cooked Polish classics are served under brass geometric chandeliers, or out on the terrace facing Piłsudski Square.
Meticulously restored and reopened in 2018, the hotel balances its grand bones with contemporary restraint…
At the table
The Long Bar mixes Warsaw Slings along a marble counter, and café Lourse serves pastries in an ivory salon.
How it began
Inaugurated in 1857 as a neo-Renaissance palace, the building hosted legendary salon concerts before surviving wartime devastation and undergoing careful restoration.
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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.