The Michelin Guide, considered an authority in the culinary world, will also recommend hotels as from next year. Facilities offering the most exceptional experience will be awarded a new distinction – the Michelin key. The first hotels awarded with Michelin keys are to be announced next year, but the recommended facilities are already known. Krakow is the city with the highest number of distinguished venues, confirming the high quality of accommodation in the capital of Polish tourism.

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The idea behind the newly created categorisation is to expand the culinary experience of travellers with an unforgettable stay at a venue offering much more than just accommodation. Complementing the electronic version of the guide is a mobile app that allows you to select a hotel and share your experiences.

The Michelin team of experts is working across the globe to create a guide to the best hotels, and their evaluation is based on five core criteria:

a location that is a tourist attraction in itself

excellent interior design and architecture

unique atmosphere and ambience

the highest quality of guest service and comfort during their stay

consistency between the experience and the price paid.

Recommendations for 13 Krakow hotels

The first hotels awarded with Michelin keys are to be announced next year, but the recommended venues are already known. The list includes 30 hotels from Poland, 13 of which are located in Krakow. The distinguished hotels are: Mercure Fabryczna, Ester, Warszauer, Indigo, Bachleda Luxury MGallery, Stary, Sheraton Grand, Copernicus, Bonerowski, Pod Różą, Puro Stare Miasto, Puro Kazimierz and Queen Boutique. Krakow has the highest number of distinguished facilities for any city, confirming the high quality of accommodation in the capital of Polish tourism. Well done!