Located on the Vistula River in east-central Poland, the ancient city of Warsaw has emerged from the devastation of World War II into a major economic, cultural and political hub and is the destination of thousands of business and leisure visitors every year. As a new and up-and-coming city in the European Union, large investment has been made in the city including that of many hotel chains. The Hotels Warsaw offer provides plenty of budget and mid-range hotel accommodation as well as fabulous grand old and modern new four and five star hotels.
With a history dating back to the 9th century as a small fishing village, the modern city was established in the 13th century with an economy based of craft and trade. Under siege and subjected to foreign invasions many times over the ensuing centuries, the city flourished in the late 19th century and eventually emerged as the capital of the newly-independent Poland in 1918. The thriving European capital known as the "Second Paris" vibrant and alive, rich in culture, architecture and music was invaded by the Nazis at the start of World War II and six years later after successive bombings and destruction, little remained of the once glorious city center. However, the modern city pays tribute to the resilience of the Polish people as stone-by-stone buildings were restored and today, visitors could almost forget the tragedy that befell this beautiful city.
The Centrum is the area that most tourists will make their way and many of the best hotels Warsaw offer are conveniently located here. This area lies predominantly on the left bank of the Vistula River which divides the city rather neatly into two. It is here that the Old Town Market Square that was once the thriving bustling hub of the city with market stalls and craftsmen's workshops with the Town Hall in the center that much of Polish life played out. Although completely rebuilt after the war, elements of Gothic and Renaissance architecture remain and the new center which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site has been built with a 17th and 18th century look. The cobbled streets are once again packed with tourists, restaurants and artists.
From the town center, visitors have easy access to many other magnificent palaces, churches and buildings representing almost every European architectural style. Gothic churches, renaissance houses and early Baroque columns as well as rococo and neoclassical-style palaces, the Great Theatre and buildings on at Bank Square will delight any student of architecture. The ever rising skyline with modern skyscrapers has blended the ancient city full of culture and tradition into a thoroughly modern and favorite European city.
Guests to any of the hotels Warsaw offer have easy access to the vast selection of cultural entertainment offered by the city. From contemporary music festivals and film festivals, a jazz jamboree and professional theatres in the winter months to the Multimedia Art Festival, Open-Air Theatre and the Chopin Piano Competition in the summer, there is entertainment galore. Museums and art galleries, National Opera and cinemas all contribute to the city's rich and high-quality cultural program.
The hotels Warsaw offers include plenty of budget and mid range hotels both in the center of the city and near the airport and lovely gracious grand old hotels combined with high-rise modern four and five star hotels. From the stunning 1913 Polonia Hotel with its fresh revitalized sense of charming history located opposite the famous Palace of Culture and Science to ultra-modern hotels, the choice is overwhelming. Superbly located in downtown close to the business, financial and shopping districts, the railway station and within easy access of the airport, the hotels Warsaw offer are perfect for both leisure and business guests.
Guest rooms and suites are spacious and superbly comfortable with a variety of rooms available from Deluxe King and Executive Suites to a period style-English apartment. Furnished to the highest standards and beautifully decorated in muted tones with high accent colors, guest rooms at any of the hotels Warsaw offer provide all the essential room facilities. Business rooms provide complimentary access to the Business Center while suites with stunning panoramic views over the city include a living room and a guest's bathroom. Other benefits include a welcoming drink, wine, fresh fruit platter and fresh flowers in-room, tea and coffee maker, complimentary high-speed internet access, bottled water and a lap-top size safe.
Fabulous bathrooms include separate shower and bath with luxurious bath amenities, soft robes and slippers and are a perfect place to prepare for a night at the Opera or one of the vibrant nightclubs, bars and restaurants. Room service, a turn-down service, wake-up calls and babysitting services are all included.
The hotels Warsaw offer are wonderful meeting facilities for small intimated functions or grand large-scale conferences or banquets. The Hilton Warsaw Hotel and Convention boasts one of the largest meeting facilities capable of holding a meeting for 1850 delegates theatre-style. With multifunctional rooms and foyers, breakout rooms and boardrooms, state-of-the-art modern audio-visual equipment and hospitable and professional staff, all events are guaranteed to be a success. In between meetings, guests can enjoy a fitness center with exercise equipment and a Jacuzzi and sauna and sumptuously decorated restaurants with European cuisine to match that will delight every gourmet.
The hotels Warsaw offer are a tribute to the indomitable spirit of the Polish people who have helped their "phoenix" rise from the ashes. Blending tradition and culture with modern amenities and facilities, the hotels Warsaw offer plays a pivotal role in the reestablishment of Warsaw as one of the most exciting and dynamic capitals of the world.
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