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I have not had the pleasure to stay in a room at the Bonerowski Palace; HOWEVER, the Restaurant is AMAZING! Alesk, a restaurant greeter (who speaks VERY good English) introduced me to their menu. That night I was looking for a steak. I took the recommendation from Alesk on which cut of meat and the waiters' recommendation on which Merlot Wine would go nicely with the steak. BOTH ALESK and the waiter were SPOT ON! I have been traveling Poland for a month and had steaks at other hotels; but this steak, WAS AMAZING! IT WAS THE BEST STEAK I HAVE HAD SINCE BEENING IN POLAND! The Steak was cooked perfectly! Compliments to the chef(s)! I would categorize this steak as FORK TENDER! From the Service to the presentation to the first bite, it was heavenly! The wine paired perfectly. Both these men presented themselves professionally, with a very strong understanding of the menu, selections of wines, and how to serve their guests. I was so impressed with the food and the service, I had dinner there the following night. Again, I was greeted by Alesk. I was so impressed with my dining experience that previous night, I simply asked Alesk to order me a fish dinner (whatever he recommended) and a glass of wine. He sat me at a table and I was greeted by the server who confirmed my order. I was set for another night of remarkable food and service. If you are in Krakow (Cracow) and miss the dining experience with Alesk and the staff at the Bonerowski Palace, you have missed the best part of Krakow!

The apartment was excellent overall. A short five to ten mins walk from the main square you are right where you need to be. The apartment (I was in No21) was equiped with a full kitchen including an oven and a fridge-freezer. Oddlyenough there was no microwave. No 21 has no windows andso tends to get very stuffy. There are three skylight windows but I only ever managed to open one of them. The fan supplied does help but I had trouble sleeping. The bed is shoe-horned into a small l space and is surrounded on three sides by walls. No big deal if you are young and mobile. The apartment is not sign posted from the lobby and there are at least four flights of stsirs in the building. Take the fisrt one. Now then , the only real bugbear. There are nearly 90 steps to the apartment .With heavy bags it’s a real pain. There is no lift. This is understandable as it is a very old building that is undergoing refurbishment but this should be pointed out during the booking process. All in all though excellent and very good value for money..

This is not your typical review. Much must be revealed about our experience. We have never been anywhere in the world where the entire staff made every day very special. If you are inclined to make friends with a hotel staff this is the place with open arms. The hotel was magnificent along with accommodations, the Gavi Restaurant should qualify for a Michelin Star, so should the bedding and pillows,but again, it was the staff that truly made our stay. These are our friends; the receptionists are Zofia,Weronika Natalie,Ilona,Rafal,Michal. The bellboys are Michal,Dominik,Wojciech,Jakob,Max Breakfast staff,Claudia,Gabrysia,Joanna The extraordinary Gavi restaurant Staff includes Krzysztof,Manu and the Third level Sommelier Mateusz. Yes they have the Wine Spectator Award for excellence the last three years. If you wish for the ultimate in enjoyment and relaxation Bachleda Luxury Hotel is the place. Plus you get to meet the fantastic Martha who put together such wonderful people. We hope to experience this joy again. Mark and Gail Aylward

A pleasant spa zone, a large swimming pool with attractions, e.g. counter-current, waterfall. There is a jacuzzi for several people. Unfortunately only 6 sunbeds and a sauna with a glass door in view. Delicious breakfast, a large selection of dishes from the a la carte and in the buffet (there is even sushi). It's worth coming for the breakfast alone. The air conditioning in the room resets to 22 degrees every time you leave, it's a bit too cold.