Former Castle Hotels in Poland

The very first watchtower of Zamek Reszel was built in 1241, but the rest of the castle was constructed about 100 years later. Although it was initially built with heavy fortification for military purposes, by the 16th century it had turned into a hunting residence. In the early 19th century, the entire castle was destroyed by a fire and when it was rebuilt, most of its medieval elements were removed. After various renovations over the years, in 2001 it opened as a hotel with a restaurant, an art gallery and a museum.

Kliczków Castle is a majestic medieval castle teemed with history. Nestled in a forest near Bory Dolnośląskie, it creates a mysterious and enchanting atmosphere for all guests. Today, it has been restored in its full glory as a conference and recreation center and hotel. Its Castle Chambers are elegantly decorated and able to transport any guest back in the time of chivalry and romance. Guests can also benefit from the castle hotel's numerous romantic and relaxing packages, spending the most dreamy and fairytale like vacation.

Castle Dubiecko was built in the mid-16th century and has been renovated many times since then. Today, the castle houses a hotel which boasts chambers decorated in a classical 18th-century style and emanates a unique and sophisticated atmosphere, reminiscent of the old times. From romantic getaways to lavish conferences and relaxing stays, this castle hotel is nothing short of ideal for the most exciting and unique vacation.

The first written records of the Gniew Castle date as far back as the 13th century. Initially, it belonged to the Teutonic Order, and was used as their political and economic centre due to its strategic location that allowed the Order to oversee the entire town. In the 15th century it came to the hands of the Kingdom of Poland and it was used as the seat of the local governor. Having undergone many wars and changes of hands, the castle has been restored many times since, until it reached its current state and opened as a hotel.

The building in which this historic hotel is housed today was built on the ruins of a knight's fortress on the Biała Lądecka River, which later became the foundations of the Renaissance mansion. Over the past 500 years it has changed ownership countless times, becoming home to great Slavic, Prussian, Welsh and French families. Due to its multicultural ownership, the castle was renovated many times, according to the style and preferences of each owner and the era they lived, resulting in the unique architectural mosaic it is today.

The castle in which today's hotel is housed was built around 1270 by Prince Ladislaus the First of Opole, but the first written record acknowledging its existence was found in 1379. After a fire that occurred in 1650, the building was renovated following the Baroque style. It was renovated once again during the 18th century, when it attained its current neoclassical look. In 1893, the castle was made into a hospital for the mentally ill and operated until 1975, but fell into disrepair afterwards. In 2010, after 5 years of continuous renovations, the castle opened as the hotel it is today.

The castle in Korzkiew is set in a 14th century Romanesque knight's stronghold. Strategically built on top of a hill, the castle was initially used to help in the defense against enemy forces. Having been part of so many wars, though, resulted in the castle being destroyed and rebuilt once in the 15th and again in the 18th centuries. In 1997, a famous architect purchased the castle and began intensive restoration processes in order to restore the castle to its full previous glory. Now turned into a hotel, the castle carries 650 years of history in between its walls and guests are invited to visit and discover it on their own.

Located right at the Czech-Lusatian border, the castle was initially built in 1247 by the Czech King Wenceslas I and was used as a stronghold. Until the 14th century, the castle changed hands many times, always coming to the possession of various noble families. In 1909, a German cigar manufacturer purchased the castle and began renovations that restored its previous grandeur from the 18th century. During WWII, the castle was used as a cryptography school by the army, but after the war came to an end, it was ransacked numerous times. In 1952, it was taken over by the Polish Army and used as a military holiday resort, resulting in its being erased from all official maps. It was turned into a hotel in 1996 and until today it offers the richest accommodation to all its guests.

The castle in which the hotel is housed has a history that runs deep through the centuries. The building was severely damaged during the wars it went through, but it was always repaired, carrying its history on every brick and crevice. In 1974, it was named The House of Polish Diaspora along with its surrounding areas and it officially opened its gates as a hotel in 1989, offering accommodation steeped in history and period charm to all its guests.