The exterior promises little, and you’ll be splashing out on taxis if you’re planning frequent trips to the centre, but Adria is an oasis in an area that is a black hole for accommodation. The modern rooms offer superb value with solid wood beds, bright colours and brand new bathrooms. [...]

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Stuck way out in the south of the city the Ambasador’s location isn’t ideal, but it does happen to be one of the best hotels in Łódź. Rooms come in all varieties from respectable singles to sumptuous suites, complete with posh sofas and a small office. Classy in a [...]

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Opposite the bus and train stations and a five-minute walk from the centre, the epic Centrum hotel was once one of the pride and joys of communist Poland. Currently transforming itself into a modern business class hotel to be proud of, find a galaxy of charming receptionists, wireless internet, a choice of renovated and partially renovated singles and doubles with a mix of baths and showers, gym, sauna, casino and last but not least the splendidly sumptuous David Lynch Suite. This is where the director chooses to unwind when he’s in town, coming with its own kitchen, office, guest bathroom, living room, a bath the size of some of the single rooms downstairs and access to a sauna just down the corridor. Prices may increase in April.
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The Sheraton this ain’t, but neither is this the standard hotel experience. Arrival is via hair razing roads that twist and turn inside the depths of the Łagiewnicki nature reserve, with entrance barred by an electronic gate guarded by some WWII artillery. Interested? Read on. Dating from 1896 this ivy clad residence isn’t unlike the spooky house in Scooby Doo, and complete with stuffed animals and antique detritus clogging the reception. From there creak up the wooden stairs to find cheerful rooms decorated with spindly plants and wonky lampshades. This isn’t so much a hotel as a trip back in time, and definitely worth a look if you fancy a departure from the regular hotels downtown. It’s far from plush, certainly, but recommended for something utterly different.
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Perfectly acceptable rooms found behind a modern brick exterior. Way out of town, but a superior deal compared to many of your more central options. Rooms meet all two star requirements and come with neat modern fittings and sparkling bathrooms, while the apartments are worth the extra outlay for those who want space, sofas and plastic trees. Note that not all rooms have air-conditioning.
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Putting people to bed for almost 120 years this splendid hotel in the heart of the city contains enough charm and panache to make you stand up and step back. Bursting with elegance, the fact that it’s a bit tatty in places matters little, especially considering half of it is closed as part of a renovation campaign that hopes to conclude with the award of five stars. This first phase of improvements is expected to be realized by the end of 2010, with second half sketched in for 2012. In the meantime find a decent mid-range effort brimming with bellboys and some breathtaking period flourishes.
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A direct cut and paste from the Ibis formula as replicated across the world. Rooms, surrounding a central atrium, are plain and basic, but it works well in a city not spoiled by reliable brands. The breakfast is worth the extra, and perhaps the biggest boon is the location – right across the road from the top of Piotrkowska.
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Bargain hunters rejoice. Linat Orchim offer tidy lodgings overseen by the local Jewish community inside a restored building dating from the 19th century. You’ll need to be buzzed through an iron gate if returning at night, and don’t make the mistake of dive bombing onto the bed – mattresses here are iron sheet hard. But these are small niggles; rooms in Linat represent a smashing deal, and range from pristine twins that share immaculate bathrooms, to large sized suites with private balconies. Check out the stairwell, preserved from days yore when Łódź was a Jewish stronghold, as well as the yellowing newspapers hung on the corridor walls.
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A marble floored lobby comes replete with huge supporting columns, chandeliers and a grand staircase. Accommodation comes with plastic flowers and clean, basic fittings strictly from the medium-market price range. Spotlessly clean all rooms come with fridge, satellite TV and private bathroom. While [...]

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Renovated rooms come with a typically clinical three star style and should match most criteria, though the few older rooms that remain feature the sort of beds you find in a hospital and open drainage holes in the bathroom. Nonetheless, what was once a last-gasp option is showing signs of logging on and joining the 21st century. Prices to change in April.
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A charming hotel inside a modern Polish villa. Rooms feature armchairs, plastic palms, pinkish colour schemes and garish paintings of forest scenes.
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