Night 1 & 2: Le Royal Méridien Bristol Warsaw, Poland A Warsaw landmark since 1901, Le Royal Méridien Bristol is situated on the “King’s Walk,” the city’s most elegant street, just a short walk from the historical Old Town, the Royal Castle and the Opera House. The readers of both Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure deem this fine hotel among the best in the world. The hotel combines gracious 19th-century ambiance with 21st-century luxury and technology throughout. Guestrooms have been individually designed and offer deluxe amenities. The Fitness Center has an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam bath, and fitness equipment, and sumptuous Polish cuisine is offered in the award-winning Malinowa Restaurant.
Night 3, 4 & 5: Sheraton Krakow Hotel Krakow, Poland The Sheraton Krakow Hotel is ideally located on the Bank of the Wisla River near world-famous Wawel Castle and offers lovely views of both. The spectacular Atrium, with its glass roof, evokes the traditional feel of the Old Town square. Guestrooms are nicely decorated in contemporary Krakow style and feature sought-after amenities, to include Sheraton’s signature SweetSleeper® bedding. A waterfall enhances the indoor swimming pool and a fully equipped gymnasium is available for guests. Sample Polish vodka in a glass made of ice at QUBE, the hotel’s popular vodka bar and café.
Night 6 & 7: Budapest Marriott Hotel Budapest, Hungary Located in the heart of Budapest, “The pearl of the Danube,” the Budapest Marriott lies on the banks of the Danube River. The hotel offers an extraordinary blend of comfort and convenience. Stylish guestrooms have a sophisticated feel and offer all the amenities that today’s world travelers seek. The Fitness Center features the most modern equipment. Choose from an impressive variety of beers in the Beer Garden and enjoy it on the outdoor terrace, weather permitting.
Night 8, 9 & 10: Hotel Bristol Vienna, Austria The elegant Hotel Bristol is among the best hotels in this city of sophisticated hostelries. The readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler continually rate it as one of the finest hotels in the world. This proud member of The Luxury Collection artfully combines a sense of its historic grandeur with a warmly welcoming atmosphere in ways that are sure to impress. Ideally located next door to the Vienna State Opera in the heart of the city, Hotel Bristol has served as an elegant meeting point for Vienna’s cultural life for over a century, and features state-of-the-art amenities, exquisite cuisine, impeccable service, and opulent guest rooms furnished with precious antiques.
*Hotel Imperial Vienna, Austria Built on the magnificent Ring Boulevard in 1863 as the Vienna palace home of the Prince of Württemburg, the sumptuous Hotel Imperial still reigns in regal fashion. Tastefully furnished guestrooms, with silk-covered walls and marble baths, feature individual climate control, air conditioning, mini-bar, satellite or cable TV and in-room safe. Keep up with your workout routine in the Health Club or relax in the sauna at the end of a busy day. Enjoy a coffee at the Café Imperial, a favorite spot of many writers past and present or seek out a cozy niche at the stylish Bar Maria Theresia to indulge in your favorite libation. *Tours of May 7 & 21, Sep 17 & 24, and Oct 1 & 8 will stay at the Hotel Imperial
Night 11, 12 & 13: InterContinental Praha Prague, Czech Republic Set high on the hilly banks of the Vltava River in the center of Prague, InterContinental Praha enjoys an enviable location very close to the historic Old Town. Leisure facilities include a full-service fitness club with a heated swimming pool, a golf simulator, a gym, saunas and massage services. The views from the rooftop Ziatá Praha restaurant are extraordinary.