Grottger Luxury Boutique Hotel City

Hotel Grottger Luxury Boutique - Krakow This "luxury" hotel was booked by our friend, who lives a few steps from the aforementioned Hotel Grottger Luxury Boutique City. The reservation was made for two people for the period 07.03.2025 - 10.03.2025. We showed up at the hotel on Friday, March 7, at 2:30 p.m., and although the hotel day starts at 4:00 a.m., we were greeted at the reception by a cleaning lady, explaining that the receptionist would arrive in about two hours. The lady handed us the key to the room and that was the end of the "welcome". When we returned from our walk in the evening, the receptionist, who was already there, demanded immediate settlement of the bill for our stay at this hotel. (The hotel advertises that it is enough to show only an ID and a credit card for inspection). Slightly surprised and disgusted by such a request, I refused, explaining that I was tired after the journey and that it was late. The next day, when I returned from breakfast, I was once again asked to pay the bill immediately. When I pointed out that we were not leaving the hotel yet, the receptionist stated that such procedures were used in all hotels in the country, as well as abroad. Wanting to avoid unnecessary and pointless discussion, as well as to hide my ignorance on the subject (until recently I flew a lot professionally and stayed in hotels almost all over the world), I paid the entire bill presented to me (PLN 1,170) by credit card. However, the "nicest" surprise that this "luxury" hotel gave us took place on Sunday. When we went for breakfast and when we returned from breakfast, no one expressed any wishes for us. However, when we went out for a walk, dressed appropriately, the receptionist informed us that it was necessary for us to pack our things by 4:00 PM, because we had to change rooms. When I asked if it was necessary, we were told that it was, which was dictated by the illness of the second receptionist and that part of the hotel would be closed from 4:00 p.m. Of course, I expressed our dissatisfaction, explaining that we had theater tickets and could not fulfill this request. However, the receptionist found a way out of this impasse, telling us that we could pack right now and they would move our luggage later. Wanting to avoid further stress, and in fact having no other choice, we bothered to return to our room and packed our “unfortunate” luggage. I gave the key back to the reception, in return I received another one from the replacement room and, a little nervous, we finally set off for a walk. How great was our surprise, however, when after a few hours, while having dinner in the company of our friend, the “bloodcurdling adventure” continued. The manager of the Grottger Hotel called (on our friend’s phone), complaining that we were exceptionally rude guests. After another half an hour (this time on my phone), the receptionist called with the offer that the hotel would gladly refund us the money for one night, and that we would le

We arrived late at night and check in was swift and easy. The room was large and spotlessly clean. The bed was very comfy with extra blankets available in the wardrobe if necessary. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was ample and varied on the first day as the hotel was busy. As we were one of only two couples in the hotel after this they gave us a variety of breakfasts to choose from after, so that they could prepare without waste. The breakfasts were very good too! It is a 20 minute walk to the old town, which is easily found, therefore the location was ideal for us. All in all, good value for money, clean and friendly hotel in a close enough location to the old town to easily walk it.