Warsaw ready for new openings

Both the tourism industry, tourists and Varsovians were eagerly awaiting the opening of several new Warsaw facilities. Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic thwarted these plans and postponed them. Now Warsaw is ready. Long-awaited hotel facilities, giving hope for a new dimension of events, as well as new attractions on the tourist map of Warsaw, can finally open.

Warsaw has been ranked 7th on the list of the world's most developing markets, becoming a new important place on the map of Central and Central-Eastern Europe in the area of business, art, design and cuisine, as well as alternative multi-day cultural trips. Poland, in turn, has recently become the center of attention of the global community due to the rapid closure of borders in connection with the coronavirus, which has allowed it to become one of the countries in Europe least affected by the pandemic. As we reported recently, according to the American magazine Forbes, Warsaw was ranked among the safest places in Europe that we can visit this summer. At the same time, from July 1, LOT Polish Airlines resumed regular international passenger flights. Warsaw is ready to welcome the first international tourists, and the long-announced facilities can finally inaugurate their operations and prepare for the autumn season of events and conferences. We are lifting the veil of secrecy about new hotel facilities and event venues in Warsaw.

Elektrownia Powiśle

Elektrownia Powiśle is a perfect place to organize a multimedia conference, interactive training, elegant banquet or unforgettable special event. Combining historic spaces and elements of the equipment of the former power plant with completely new architecture allowed to preserve the industrial character of the place and give it a unique style. Thanks to this, it was possible to create a harmonious space that is ideal for work and relaxation.

The unique location, proximity to the center of Warsaw and convenient access by public transport make Elektrownia Powiśle accessible quickly and easily from any point in the city. The multifunctional nature of the project, combining a number of functions, makes Elektrownia Powiśle a practically self-sufficient place, and its unique architecture can be an inspiration for many events.

More at: www.elektrowniapowisle.com

Nobu Hotel Warsaw

Nobu Hotel Warsaw opens its doors on August 3, 2020. It will be the first hotel of the group Nobu Hospitality in Poland, and the 12th hotel and 43rd restaurant of this luxury lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert de Niro and Meir Teper in the world. The hotel will have 117 elegant and spacious rooms, an intelligently designed space for organizing meetings and events, a large fitness club and the iconic Nobu Restaurant & Café. 

Nobu Hotel Warsaw, the first truly designer hotel in the city, consists of two wings – the “classic” one, located in the former Art Deco Rialto Hotel, which dates back to the 1920s, the interwar period, and the “modern” one, the result of the intercontinental collaboration between the Polish architectural firm Medusa Group and the Californian Studio PCH. Respecting the history and unwavering spirit of the city, the result of the collaboration between the two companies tells the story of today’s Warsaw – open, modern and diverse. The rooms are decorated in various styles, from classic to ultra-modern, referring to the dynamic development of Poland, allowing guests to choose one that perfectly suits their tastes. However, each of them exudes calm with a touch of Japanese design. Those located in the modern wing are equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, thanks to which they offer a wonderful view of the city panorama or the surrounding area. Modern works by Polish artists from the Jankilevitsch Collection can be found in all common areas of the hotel.

As in other Nobu hotels around the world, Nobu Hotel Warsaw will feature the signature Nobu Restaurant & Café run by chef Yannick Lohou, who will come to Warsaw directly from Nobu Hotel Barcelona. Its opening is scheduled for July 17, 2020. The Nobu restaurant concept is based on chef Nobu’s innovative cuisine, characterized by the use of high-quality products, as well as unique colors and textures – it is classic Japanese cuisine created with ingredients from South America. The menu will consist of such Nobu classics as Toro Tartare with Caviar and Beef Toban-Yaki, as well as Nobu Now – dishes inspired by Polish cuisine composed by chef Yannick Lohou and created based on fresh, local products, which will certainly raise the bar on the culinary scene of the capital. Due to its location near the vibrant Hala Koszyki, the hotel is located in the center of a district that is quickly becoming the culinary heart of Warsaw.

The hotel’s 438m² flexible event space on the first floor offers a stylish setting for large conferences and meetings. It can be divided into two fully self-contained rooms separated by a movable, soundproof wall – the 266m² Sakura room and the 171m² Hikari room. The crushed glass walls allow for plenty of natural light, while a separate lobby with terrace provides complete privacy. Additional meeting rooms are also located on the same floor – all equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. These can be used in conjunction with a full range of services to choose from, including planning, catering, and business services and technology, including Wi-Fi and audiovisual equipment.

The health and safety of guests and employees is a priority for Nobu Hotel Warsaw. The hotel's design is distinguished by luxury and simplicity, and also allows the hotel to open after the peak of the pandemic thanks to carefully developed rules of stay, including the rules of use of the restaurant part. Safety and hygiene will be the most important. Hotel employees will perform their work in a way that will minimize contact between staff and guests, both in the hotel itself and in the restaurant. The preventive measures that the hotel has taken include remote check-in to limit direct interaction and shorten waiting times, access to private elevators, the option of eating meals in rooms delivered by the staff to the door, as well as introducing a limit on the number of people using the restaurant and cafe, which will allow for maintaining safe distances between hotel guests. Rooms and common areas will be disinfected after check-out using UV light, and guests will have access to disposable gloves and disinfectants placed around the hotel. Every employee will wear a mask and gloves - they will also be available to guests. In response to the ever-changing global situation, the hotel’s booking and cancellation policy will be flexible, risk-free and allow guests to make reservations with confidence.

One night's B&B rates at Nobu Hotel Warsaw start from €199 per room.

More at: www.nobuhotels.com/warsaw

Crowne Plaza® Warsaw and Holiday Inn Express® Warsaw – The HUB

In the centre of Warsaw, in the dynamically developing business district at Rondo Daszyńskiego, a dual-brand hotel facility is being built. Crowne Plaza® Warsaw – The HUB and Holiday Inn Express® Warsaw – The HUB belong to one of the largest hotel chains in the world – IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group). The opening of both facilities is planned for November 2020.

Hotel Crowne Plaza® Warsaw – The HUB, the first hotel of this brand in Poland, will offer a modern, different than all other, conference space. It will contain 31 functional rooms, from intimate boardrooms to a spacious ballroom, designed so that the surroundings provide comfort for work, encourage action and stimulate creativity, while at the same time allowing for spending free time. Plaza Workspace is a space created for modern travelers and business guests who are looking for new opportunities, and a business trip is to be an inspiring break from everyday routine. The "Dare To Connect" service style is based on values such as empathy, cooperation and flexibility, encouraging warm and natural interactions between staff and guests.

Lovers of good food will also find something for themselves. The new hotel will have two bars and a restaurant. Paweł Suchenek, who has been involved in gastronomy for over twenty years, became the Head Chef in April. He gained experience in luxury hotels in Switzerland, Belgium, Great Britain and Armenia, and honed his skills in the Emir's palace in exotic Qatar. The Signature Bar in the hotel lobby will offer energetic breakfasts, healthy and strengthening snacks and cocktails, and delicious dinners. The all-day menu consists of trendy products of the highest quality, whose rich nutritional value will help you get down to work with enthusiasm or regenerate after a long day. Nova Wola is a restaurant with authentic Polish cuisine, based on the highest quality ingredients from local suppliers. The menu based on organic and fresh raw materials and vegetables from ecological crops will change with the seasons. Nova Wola will be a great place for business lunches, Sunday family brunches or casual dinners with friends and loved ones or evening corporate events. On the top, 21st floor, with an outdoor terrace and a captivating view of the center of Warsaw and world-class bartenders, The Roof bar is an experience of urban space and the best place to meet friends, have a drink with live music or hold corporate events.

Holiday Inn Express® is a well-known brand in Poland created for travelers who value a simple and comfortable place to rest and work. Thanks to the appropriate organization of space in the lobby and guest rooms, all visitors get what is really important to them. The hotel provides quick check-in, EXPRESS Start™ Breakfast always included in the price of the stay, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, comfortable beds with a choice of pillows and conveniently located USB charging sockets.

Complex The Warsaw HUB is investment by Ghelamco Poland, a unique combination of office and commercial space, a conference centre and two hotels, with friendly communication provided by a direct connection of the building with a metro station via a tunnel.

The hotels will offer a total of 430 comfortable rooms, a conference center with an area of over 1,400 square meters and an interesting gastronomic offer.

More at: www.warsawhubhotels.com.