Praised recently by the New York Times, no less, which is no surprise considering the effort invested in Łódź’s top hotel. Set in a former red brick factory the first thing to strike the visitor is the size – namely a huge, white lobby manned by young staff dressed like Bond villains. Never-ending corridors, decorated with leftover machinery, lead off to chic, modern rooms sketched out by designers Jestico + Whiles, with features including flatscreen TVs, bay seating and bathrooms complimented with purple dash lighting, walk in showers and generous bathtubs. Downstairs there’s a full range of facilities that range from dry cleaners to a beauty salon, though to really enjoy this treasure head upstairs for the glass covered rooftop pool.