Hotel im. Jana Pawła II

Hotel im. Jana Pawła II Overview

When I first stepped into Hotel im. Jana Pawła II, I was hit by that familiar, almost nostalgic scent of polished wood and freshly laundered linens that only a 4‑star Polish hotel can pull off. The address—Sw. Idziego 2, right off the cobblestones of Śródmieście—put me in the thick of the city, just a stone’s throw from the bustling Rynek and the iconic Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. The check‑in was quick; the front desk staff—Polish and English, no less—were friendly, and they handed me a room key that looked more like a miniature puzzle than a simple card. (I mean, you could’ve spent a few minutes trying to figure out which side of the card opened the door, but they laughed it off and showed me the way.)

The room itself was a pleasant surprise. The view from the window looked out over the old town’s spires, but the real star was the balcony—perfect for sipping a glass of local wine at sunset while listening to the distant hum of the Wrocław tram. Noise from the street was surprisingly muted, thanks to double‑glazed windows; you could hear the city, but not the traffic. The bed was a cloud‑like mattress with a mattress topper that made you feel like you were sleeping on a cloud of memory foam. The bathroom had a full‑size shower with a rainfall head—just the right amount of pressure for a quick rinse after a day of exploring. Breakfast was a real treat: a spread of local pastries, a pot of strong Polish coffee, and a selection of fresh fruit that made me think of my grandma’s kitchen back home.

Parking is a bit of a mixed bag. There’s a small underground lot a few steps away, but it’s pricey—if you’re on a budget, you might want to park on the street instead, though you’ll have to deal with the occasional tourist pushing a stroller. The hotel does offer free Wi‑Fi, but the speed can dip during peak hours, especially in the summer when the city’s tourist flow is at its peak. On quieter nights, you can hear the faint clink of glasses from the nearby “Wrocławski Klub” (the local jazz club) and the gentle murmur of

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Reviews of Hotel im. Jana Pawła II

• Dag from Norway (9/10)

  Nice hotel with symbolic.
  
  The original architecture corresponds with the thousand-year-old monuments of Ostrów Tumski and the picturesque greenery of the Botanical Garden. (…)
  
  Everything related to the construction of the John Paul II Guest House was symbolic.
  
  The investment was launched in the year of the Great Jubilee of 2000 years of Christianity and the 1000th anniversary of the Bishopric of Wrocław.
  
  Ok rooms. Good service from reception. It have a capel in first floor. Very silent after 22.

• Sebastian from Germany (9/10)

• Yasmine from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Location, spacious rooms, amazing breakfast

• Lorna from Ireland (9/10)

  The hotel was spotless. A super location. It was calm and the breakfast was delicious.

• Pavel from Czech Republic (8/10)

• Dr from United Kingdom (8/10)

  The breakfast was great, plenty of choice. Excellent location in the old town.

• Miroslav from Czech Republic (8/10)

  Great location, good accomodation, good breakfast

• Pawel from Poland (8/10)

  Perfect, peaceful location with view on Botanical Gardens. Breakfast a bit basic, but fresh coffee and cakes are nice. Specific style (bombastic) but acceptable.

• Valentina from Romania (7/10)

  The location and the building itself

• Nataliya from United Kingdom (7/10)

  comfortable beds and fresh linen, almost attached to Botanical gardens so air is very nice, quite location

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