Staying in Lodz
For many years the hotel sector in Lodz didn’t reflect its position as the country’s third biggest city. While the skyscraping 5-star international brands have still yet to arrive here, the sector has seen a marked improvement in recent years with a series of new and renovated hotels opening their doors. And with the improved rooms you can expect improved service as well with English much more widely spoken and with extras such as wireless internet, spa, swimming pools and gyms now coming as standard in many places. Hotels will list their rate in either local currency, dollars or euros. Either way your bill will be calculated using the exchange rate of the day and presented to you in złoty. With rates tending to fluctuate it’s well worth taking a look at the
hotelcalculator price comparison function on the pages of lodz.inyourpocket.com to see what rates the major booking engines are offering.
Here are a few suggestions depending on what you are looking for:
Splurge – The city lacks the five star skyscrapers of neighbouring Warsaw, or the honeymoon retreats of twee little Krakow, but finding decent lodgings is no longer the mission impossible of yesteryear. Topping the lot is the
Andels, an internationally acclaimed behemoth set in a former factory. Further afield
Stacja Nowa Gdynia is a great country club style retreat set in a wooded area with lakeside views. Finally, big applause for the
Qubus, a reliable, high-standard biz favourite.
Couples – One choice really, and that’s the
Revelo, a great boutique hotel with rooms themed on the inter-war period. It’s not as luxurious as the prices suggest, but it’s still a place with oodles of character and plenty of charm. If you’re in town for a naughty weekend then you won’t find any better. If you have the kidlets in tow consider
Aparts, where you can rent a flat with separate bedrooms and a full kitchen to boot.
Bargain –
Linat Orchim offer beds from 120 zlots upwards and while the accommodation is nowhere near as character-filled as the building it’s nonetheless a great deal.
Hostels have finally arrived in Lodz, and you can find sparkling new western style hostels right in the heart of the city now with
Flamingo or
Music hostels.
Groups – Check the
Focus, a super mid-range option that’s both modern and mass-market in style. Plenty of space, and a reliable option. For something closer to town there’s the
Campanile. Newcomer
Arrivia has two full apartments that can accommodate a variety of small group sizes. And newly renovated
Boutique has large rooms ready to accommodate those who travel in numbers.
History – No hotel boasts a finer history than the
Grand, a hulking art nouveau building overlooking Piotrkowska. Famous guests aplenty here, from Tito to... Himmler. And don’t forget the
Centrum, itself famous for its associations with David Lynch – book into his suite, why not.
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Linat Orchim Dom Gościnny
I was there with my school from Israel/Its very nice hotel. very Recomended for the mid range hotels...Linat Orchim Dom Gościnny
Very nice and clean. The size of the room was o.k. The stuff are very very friendly , and willing to help....